BPhO Round 1

Name: BPhO Round 1
Start: 2026-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-12T23:59:59.000Z
Location: United Kingdom

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 16 - 18

School level: Year 13 or below; entry now through BPhO Round 0

Competition stages: Round 0 qualifier, Round 1 school sitting, marking by BPhO; high scorers may be invited to Round 2

Registration method: School Only

Fee: GBP 18 per student; four free papers for UK non-fee-paying schools; later rounds free

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Official Links

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Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: Unknown

Registration status unknown

Competition date start: 12 Nov 2026

Competition date end: 12 Nov 2026

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Competition Evaluation

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Suitable level: Expert Level

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Entry requirement: Restricted entry

Skill demand: Expert skill demand

Output: Standard complete task or submission

Preparation: Long-term preparation

Selection process: International 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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International schools sit the paper after the UK date; schools outside UK/Europe are directed through ASEEDER/ASDAN channels.

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 12 Jun 2026

Verification status: Verified

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Why this listing is included

Official BPhO Round 1 page says the 2026 competition date is Thursday 12 November 2026.
Official BPhO Round 1 page says the paper is sat within school and entered by registered teachers, not students.
Official BPhO Round 1 page lists cost as GBP 18 per student and says results determine invitations to Round 2 and ultimately the IPhO/EuPhO pathway.

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Age 11-18

Registration closed

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025 · Competition: 25 Mar 2026

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