The IOL is an annual international competition that challenges high school students to solve complex linguistic puzzles and problems without requiring prior linguistic knowledge. Participants analyze unfamiliar languages and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Humanities | Social Studies and Sciences
International Linguistic Olympiad (IOL)
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 206
- Cost: Varies
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Exam
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Very Small
Participation Information
Students qualify through national linguistic olympiads or selection processes. Finalists compete in individual and team-based problem-solving events, focusing on linguistic analysis and logic puzzles.
Open to high school students worldwide
Medals, certificates, and global recognition for linguistic problem-solving
Students qualify through national linguistic olympiads or selection processes. Finalists compete in individual and team-based problem-solving events, focusing on linguistic analysis and logic puzzles.
1. Qualify through national linguistic olympiads. 2. Compete in individual and team-based problem-solving events at the IOL.
Study materials, problem sets, logical reasoning tools
Based on problem-solving accuracy, creativity, logical thinking, and linguistic analysis.
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