STEAM AHEAD - International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO)

STEAM AHEAD - International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO)

The International Junior Informatics Olympiad Global Finals (IO) is a prestigious global competition designed to inspire and challenge young students in the exciting fields of computer cience, computational thinking, and problem-solving. Bringing together bright minds from around the world, IlO provides an opportunity for junior participants to showcase their talents, creativity, and logical reasoning through engaging informatics challenges.

Unlike traditional exams, IJIOGF emphasizes both algorithmic thinking and practical application, encouraging students to explore how computing concepts can be applied to solve real-world problems. The competition fosters innovation, teamwork, and perseverance, empowering students to develop skills that will prepare them for the digital future.

With participants representing diverse cultures and educational systems, IJIOGF is not just a competition— it is also a global platform for collaboration and learning, where young talents can exchange ideas, broaden their horizons, and build lasting friendships.

Mode of competition: Onsite

Competition Date: IJIO on 12 Dec, Award Ceremony on 16 Dec 2026

Eligible for Grades: Primary 1 to Secondary 4 (Grades 1 to 10/11)

Entry Requirements: Bronze and above winners for UJIO 2026 and UCO 2026 from each country are invited to

represent their country.

Bronze and above winners for UPO 2026 from China are invited to represent their country.

Silver and above winners for BEBRAS 2026 from Singapore and Cambodia are invited torepresent their countries.

We also invite all IJMO 2026 participants to participate in the prestigious UIO, where they can proudly represent their countries.

Awards: Medal and Certificate - Individ ual - Top 10% Gold, 15% Silver, 25% Bronze, and 20% Hon Mention.   plus Overall Champion, Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up                          Team - Top 8,12,20% for Gold, Silver, Bronze