Australian Informatics Olympiad (AIO) Registration

The AIO is a yearly programming contest organized by the Australian Maths Trust (AMT). It is open to all students worldwide. Click one of the buttons below to get started:

FAQ

• Who can participate in the competition?

  While it is an Australian national contest, anyone affiliated with a school may participate, regardless of grade level or nationality. Schools like KTBYTE order and distribute contests to their participating students.

• When is the competition? What is the format?

  The AIO is held yearly, and the next competition will be held at KTBYTE on August 23, 2023 at 7 pm ET (4 pm ET). Students have 3 hours to work on a total of 6 questions, but it's very common to only solve a few of them in that time. Students will be automatically placed either the Intermediate or Senior division based on grade level, but the level only affects awards for high performance - the problems themselves are the same.

• What level of difficulty is the competition targeted towards?

  The contest is designed for students in high school with a wide range of computer science background. The first 2-3 problems are relatively beginner friendly for students with high school level introductory programming experience, while the hardest problems require advanced knowledge of algorithms..

• What are the benefits of the competition?

  The competition fosters problem-solving skills and furthers students' interest in computer science. It can also be an impressive addition to a college application.

• Does the competition cost money?

  Practicing for the competition is free and only requires registering for an online account. Participation in the 2023 competition has a small fee to cover the cost of ordering the contest, which you can pay while registering to take it

• Can I get more info on the contest?

  See the main contest site for general information and the contest practice hub for specifics on format and sample problems. Also check out our blog posts about it!

• How can I prepare for the contest?

  You can find past problems and commentary AIO training page You can also contact us for help getting started with contest preparation.