# International Geography Olympiad

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** International Geography Olympiad (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/international-geography-olympiad)
- **Subjects:** Geography
- **Age groups:** Senior
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** Entry is normally through national selection in geography and earth science. Students do not usually register for International Geography Olympiad directly; national organisers select the delegation.
- **Entry badges:** invitation
- **Qualification note:** This is a national-delegation event. UK students should first find the relevant national olympiad or selection process in geography and earth science.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2026-08-11
- **End date:** 2026-08-17

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://geoolympiad.org/
- **Registration:** https://www.igeo2026.org/
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/international-geography-olympiad/international-geography-olympiad
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/international-geography-olympiad/international-geography-olympiad.md

## Summary

iGeo combines written, multimedia, and fieldwork exercises. National teams of students compete annually in a rotating host country. It is usually a national-team or invitation-based event rather than something families enter directly.

## Context

An international geography and earth science competition for selected school-age students.

## Guidance

### Parent advice

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

### Student advice

Treat International Geography 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 Geography 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 Geography Olympiad papers or sample problems from the official site where available
- Build depth in geography and earth science 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 Geography Olympiad?

International Geography Olympiad is an international geography and earth science competition for selected students. iGeo combines written, multimedia, and fieldwork exercises. National teams of students compete annually in a rotating host country.

### Can parents register a student directly?

This is a national-delegation event. UK students should first find the relevant national olympiad or selection process in geography and earth science.

### How do UK students usually get considered?

Entry is normally through national selection in geography and earth science. Students do not usually register for International Geography Olympiad directly; national organisers select the delegation.

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

Use the official site for the current host, rules, and timetable: https://geoolympiad.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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