International Academic Competitions organizes the following world championship-level competitions in history, geography, and science. We encourage all students to qualify for and attend these amazing competitions that provide a chance to compete on the world stage!
International History Olympiad
The International History Olympiad is our biennial competition for the world’s top history students. Held in odd-numbered years, the History Olympiad brings together the top history students from over twenty countries for an unforgettable week full of competitions, field trip and sightseeing opportunities, and a chance to meet students with similar interests and talents from around the world. Canadian students compete for Team Canada at the History Olympiad and have historically done very well, winning numerous medals and several world championship titles. Any student who qualifies for the Canadian Championships of the International History Bee or International History Bowl in the two school years prior to the History Olympiad is eligible to attend. Students may also qualify by taking the International History Olympiad Qualifying Exam. The most recent International History Olympiad was held on July 20-26, 2025, in Paris, France. 38 Canadian students participated and did very well. For results, look here The next International History Olympiad will take place in the summer of 2027. For questions on the History Olympiad, please see the FAQ page or email olympiad@iacompetitions.com.
International Geography Championships
The International Geography Championships is our biennial world championship-level event for the world’s best geography students. Held in even-numbered years, IGC alternates with its sister competition, the International History Olympiad. As with the History Olympiad, IGC is a week-long event which features dozens of geography-themed competitions, as well as field trips, social events, and much more. Students in Canada can qualify for IGC by taking part in the International Geography Bee, Online Geography Bowl, or through the IGC Qualifying Exam. All students who qualify for the International Geography Bee Canadian Championships in the two school years prior to IGC are eligible to attend. The 2026 International Geography Championships will be held July 5-12, 2026 in Khao Lak, Thailand! Registration will open in the Fall of 2025. For more information, go to International Geography Championships
International Environmental Science Olympiad
International Academic Competitions organized the inaugural International Environmental Science Olympiad (IESO) for our Science players and their families in beautiful Puerto Rico from December 27-31, 2024. The International Environmental Science Olympiad is similar to the History Olympiad and IGC, but its theme is specific to environmental science. IESO likewise consists of competitions, field trips, ceremonies, and other events, all with an environmental science theme.
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