Overview

The International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) is a global competition for students aged 16-19 participating to test their knowledge, skills, and appreciation for geography. Spanning over multiple days, it is the premier competition for high school geographers.

For more info visit https://geoolympiad.org/

Format & Testing

The iGeo tests candidates through three primary assessments:

• Written Response Test: Assessing general and comprehensive geographic knowledge.
• Multimedia Test: Focused on map, image, and data interpretation dynamically.
• Fieldwork Task: Testing candidates' practical ability in unknown geography and mapping.

Participation & Eligibility

Participation involves rigorous tiered qualification:

• Open primarily to the top high school participants winning the National Geography Olympiads for their respective nations.
• Usually four students form part of each international participating team representing their country.