# International Chemistry Olympiad

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** International Chemistry Olympiad (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/international-chemistry-olympiad)
- **Subjects:** Chemistry
- **Age groups:** Senior
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** UK students normally start with the UK Chemistry Olympiad and any subsequent team-selection stages.
- **Entry badges:** invitation
- **Qualification note:** IChO is a national-team competition. Direct family registration is not the route; selection runs through national chemistry olympiad organisers.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2026-07-10
- **End date:** 2026-07-19

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://www.ichosc.org/
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/international-chemistry-olympiad/international-chemistry-olympiad
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/international-chemistry-olympiad/international-chemistry-olympiad.md

## Summary

IChO is one of the major international science olympiads for secondary-school students. Teams compete in theoretical and practical examinations in chemistry. The steering committee coordinates host selection and regulations. It is usually a national-team or invitation-based event rather than something families enter directly.

## Context

An international chemistry competition for selected school-age students.

## Guidance

### Parent advice

Start by identifying the UK or national selection route for International Chemistry Olympiad. The international event itself is too late in the process to be the first step.

### Student advice

Treat International Chemistry Olympiad as a long-term target. Build strong fundamentals, practise official-style problems, and use national olympiad rounds as your proving ground.

### Teacher advice

If a student is aiming at International Chemistry Olympiad, point them towards the relevant national olympiad or selection body and help them prepare with past papers and extension work.

## How to prepare

- Work through past International Chemistry Olympiad papers or sample problems from the official site where available
- Build depth in chemistry beyond normal school specifications
- Practise under timed conditions and review full solutions carefully
- Follow the relevant UK national selection route rather than waiting for international registration to open

## FAQ

### What is International Chemistry Olympiad?

International Chemistry Olympiad is an international chemistry competition for selected students. IChO is one of the major international science olympiads for secondary-school students. Teams compete in theoretical and practical examinations in chemistry. The steering committee coordinates host selection and regulations.

### Can parents register a student directly?

IChO is a national-team competition. Direct family registration is not the route; selection runs through national chemistry olympiad organisers.

### How do UK students usually get considered?

UK students normally start with the UK Chemistry Olympiad and any subsequent team-selection stages.

### Where should we check the official rules and dates?

Use the official site for the current host, rules, and timetable: https://www.ichosc.org/

## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue; Olympiads editorial frontmatter (content/events)
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-13
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** no / not applicable

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