The International History Olympiad, organized by International Academic Competitions (IAC), is a biennial event bringing together primary and secondary school history students from across the world for a week of academic competitions, field trips, historical games, and social activities. The 2025 edition was held in Paris, France, with 61 affiliated organizations across 24 countries, 3 regions, and 34 US states. The next Olympiad is scheduled for Summer 2027.
Competitions include buzzer-based quiz rounds, multiple-choice exams, and other medal events, with students placed in divisions from Elementary through Varsity. Students qualify by performing well in IAC History Bee and History Bowl tournaments or by passing the Olympiad Qualifying Exam. Registration fees cover all Olympiad events, field trips in and around the host city, and a souvenir package; meals and accommodations are booked separately.
The 2027 Qualifying Exam became available in September 2025, and registration for the 2027 event is expected to open in the latter half of 2026.