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.
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About the Program
Eligibility
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. Not older than 20 years of age at 1 July of the year of the competition. Secondary school students.
Eligible Countries
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How to Apply
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.