The International Olympiad in Informatics is one of the most prestigious annual scientific competitions in the world for school students. It is designed for exceptionally talented young individuals to refine their skills in algorithm design, data structures, problem analysis, and programming.
Key objectives:
Identifying, encouraging, and recognizing outstanding talent in informatics
Promoting informatics as a discipline among young people
Format:
Each country is represented by a team of 4 students. The competition lasts two days, during which participants individually solve 3 challenging algorithmic problems per day within 5 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Olympiad for?
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The Olympiad is intended for school students under the age of 18.
Where is the selection Olympiad held?
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The selection Olympiad is organized by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia, in collaboration with team leaders and commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.
The Tech Olympiads Hub supports both previous participants and newly selected students through winter and summer training camps.
Where is the international Olympiad held?
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The international Olympiad will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Date: August 9–16
How many stages are there?
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The selection stage consists of two rounds. In each round, participants are given 3 problems and 5 hours to solve them.
The same format is used in the international Olympiad.
What kind of tasks are included in the Olympiad?
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Participants are given complex algorithmic problems designed for large datasets, requiring optimal solutions.
They must:
Design an efficient algorithm to solve the problem
Implement the solution programmatically
How and when can I register?
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Registration is completed by filling out a Google Forms application. The form link will be available on the TBC Bank website once national Olympiad registration opens.
Registration period: March 1–15
How are team members selected?
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The national team is selected based on results achieved in the selection rounds.
How many members are on the team?
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After two selection rounds, the team is formed with:
4 main members
4 reserve members
How does the team preparation process work?
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Team members are trained through a 20-day intensive camp organized before the international Olympiad. Training follows international standards and includes both main team members and reserves.