International Biology Olympiad e.V.
International Biology Olympiad
Overview of International Biology Olympiad
The International Biology Olympiad (IBO) is the world's largest biology competition for secondary school students. It takes place every year in a different country, typically in July, and lasts for one week. Participation requires winning a National Biology Olympiad competition and being selected to represent your country or region internationally.
📍Location
In-Person, Worldwide🌎
💸 Costs & Aid
- No information on program fees or costs is available on the website.
Eligibility Requirements
📋 General Requirements
To participate in the IBO, students must win their National Biology Olympiad (NBO) competition and be selected to represent their country or region internationally. Participants should be students of a regular secondary school for general education. Home-schooled students and most students from international schools are not eligible. Nationality does not play a role in determining eligibility; it is based on attending a regular school in an IBO member country/region.
👥 Age Requirements
Not older than 20 years of age at 1 July of the year of the competition.
📚 Grade Requirements
Secondary school students.
🌍 Eligible Countries
High school student of Worldwide🌎
Application Process
Students cannot register for participation with the IBO directly. They must participate in their National Biology Olympiad (NBO). Students should contact their high school teacher, look at the website of their national/regional competition, or contact their national coordinator.
📅 Summer
Duration
one week
Program Dates
Jul 20 - Jul 27
📅 Summer
Duration
one week
Program Dates
Jul 12 - Jul 19
📅 Takes place in July
Duration
one week
📅 Takes place in July
Duration
one week
📅 Takes place in July
Duration
one week