British Informatics Olympiad (BIO)

Name: British Informatics Olympiad (BIO)
Start: 2026-04-12T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: United Kingdom

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 12 - 18

School level: Secondary and sixth form; under 19 in full-time pre-university education

Competition stages: Round one in schools, then invitational final in Cambridge

Registration method: School Only

Fee: Free

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Official Links

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Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 23 Jan 2026

Registration closed

Competition date start: 12 Apr 2026

Competition date end: 14 Apr 2026

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Competition Evaluation

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Suitable level: Expert Level

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Entry requirement: Light entry requirement

Skill demand: Expert skill demand

Output: Mature or multi-part output

Preparation: Long-term preparation

Selection process: National selection

Recognition: International recognition

Why this level

6 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

Last evaluated: 12 Jun 2026

Our Take

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BIO 2026 round one can be set any date from 8 Dec 2025 to 23 Jan 2026; final takes place in Cambridge at Easter 2026.

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 12 Jun 2026

Verification status: Verified

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Why this listing is included

BIO 2026 season runs December 2025 to January 2026 and Easter 2026.
Round one window is 8 Dec 2025 to 23 Jan 2026.
Round one is a 3-hour paper/test in schools.
Top performers are invited to a final in Cambridge.
Entry is free and via school/college application form.

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Age 10-19

Expired / Completed

Deadline: Unknown · Competition: 2 Mar 2026

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