The International Psychology Olympiad (IPsyO) is a free annual online competition for high school students, running since 2021 with 4,000+ participants from 80+ countries. It is designed to introduce students to psychology as a scientific discipline and to recognize exceptional performance in the field.
The competition follows a two-stage format. The Qualification Module consists of 300 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 150 minutes, covering topics drawn from the official preparatory materials available free on LearningFirst. Students who score highly in the qualification advance to the Final, which has two parts: Module 1 (100 questions based on provided reading materials, 120 minutes) and Module 2 (a team research proposal presented in a 7-minute oral defense). Winners receive recognition across multiple honor categories.
Registration for the 2026 competition closes July 1, 2026. The competition is fully online and open to any high school student worldwide.