{YEAR} International Business Olympiad
For high school/secondary students graduating in the next year or after. Entirely online competition with two-round format.
Important Dates {YEAR}
Mark your calendar for these key milestones
Registration Opens
Begin your journey to the International Business Olympiad
Registration Closes
Final deadline for team registration and submission
Global Grand Test
Individual round testing business knowledge and literacy
Case Analysis and Presentation
Team-based case analysis and presentation phase
Material-Based Objective Exam
Final examination based on provided business cases
Competition Structure
Two comprehensive rounds testing different business skills
Global Grand Test (Individual)
Tests core business theories, methodologies, and fundamental understanding of business concepts. Also acts as the qualification round for the International Final.
International Final (Team)
Advanced business case analysis requiring teamwork, strategic thinking, and presentation skills. The final round consists of two modules conducted entirely online.
Important Note
All modules are conducted ONLINE. The test is a virtual test and the presentation is submitted in video format.
Awards & Recognition
Excellence recognized at multiple levels
Qualification Round (Global Grand Test)
Grade Certificates
Based on Grand Test scores
International Final Round Awards
Gold Medal
According to overall team rankings
Silver Medal
According to overall team rankings
Bronze Medal
According to overall team rankings
School Team Awards in the Global Grand Test
Starting in {YEAR}, we are introducing a new international recognition system for schools and institutions that organize their students to participate in the Global Grand Test.
Recognition Recipients
This recognition will be given to the school, the advisors, and the top 6 students representing their school.
Eligibility
Schools and institutions with 6 or more students participating in the Global Round are eligible for School Team Awards
Scoring System
Team scores are calculated using the top 6 students' scores from each school
International Rankings
The top 30 schools worldwide will receive internationally ranked awards
Award Tiers
Golden Schools
Top 10
The highest achievement in school team excellence
Silver Schools
Top 11-20
Outstanding school team performance
Bronze Schools
Top 21-30
Excellent school team achievement
Eligibility Requirements
Who can participate in the {YEAR} IBO
Student Status
Students enrolled in high school/secondary/pre-collegiate education at time of competition and must be graduating in the next year or after
Registration Process
Schools/institutions submit Organization Registration Form; Individual students submit Student Registration Form
Ineligible Participants
Fresh graduates, gap year students, and college students are not eligible to participate
Ready to Register for {YEAR} IBO?
Registration opens soon. Don't miss your chance to compete with the best business minds globally.
For Schools/Institutions: After you submit the school registration form, we will manually verify your registration and come back to you within 3-5 business days with dedicated school/advisor accounts and exclusive student registration links for your school to enter students.