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It has both online and in-person parts.

How can my child prepare for British Informatics Olympiad?

The key skills are algorithms, programming. CodingChamp courses that build them: C++ & Competitive Programming, Python. Regular practice on real projects matters more than last-minute cramming.

Olympiad

British Informatics Olympiad (BIO)

A 3-hour programming exam taken at school in any language, with a final in Cambridge for the top 15. Part of the UK's IOI selection.

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Key dates

The next dates haven't been announced yet. It usually runs round 1 in schools December–January, final around Easter.

Last edition: BIO 2026 final, Cambridge, 3 Apr – 5 Apr 2026.

Who can take part

Under 19. Students under 19 in full-time secondary education in mainland Britain.

Skills it needs, and how to prepare

Key skills: Algorithms, programming.

Questions parents ask

It usually runs round 1 in schools December–January, final around Easter. The next dates haven't been announced yet; the last edition was BIO 2026 final, Cambridge, 3 Apr – 5 Apr 2026. Always confirm on the official site.

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Details were checked on the official site in October 2026. Please confirm dates and rules with British Informatics Olympiad before entering. CodingChamp is not affiliated with this event.

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