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IGO Benefits of Participation

Why Participate in IGO?

IGO is an extensive process designed for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Discover the extensive benefits of this great opportunity below.

Key Benefits of Participation — International Greenwich Olympiad
International Greenwich Olympiad
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Your medal is an admission letter in disguise.

Every IGO participant unlocks a network of scholarships spanning secondary school, university foundation, undergraduate study and language immersion — before a single application is filed.

153Partner Universities
40%Max Foundation Discount
5Countries Represented

Your Achievement, Priced

See what your medal is worth.

Every tier of achievement carries its own scholarship weighting across two admission routes at North London Grammar School. Select a tier to see it applied.

Gold Achiever
Highest recognition tier at IGO.
Secondary School · Year 7–1020%
University Foundation Programme40%

In Partnership with Happy Education

153 universities, one scholarship pool.

Participants aged 16 and over qualify for up to a 10% scholarship discount across this partner network.

10%
Max scholarship discount · Age 16+

Applies across every affiliated university listed here, on top of any institutional aid you already qualify for.

Successful IGO graduates

Study Pathways

From Year 7 to undergraduate, mapped out.

Four routes into UK education, each with its own discount ceiling and entry terms.

Learning context and teacher engagement
20%

Secondary School

Years 7–10 at North London Grammar School. Progression each year depends on assessment results.

First 10 applicants
40%

University Foundation

NLGS's University Foundation Programme, the bridge year into UK undergraduate study.

First 15 applicants
40%

A Level / College

Prominent UK colleges and A Level schools, for participants building toward university entry.

All participants
30%

Language School

Immersive English study at prestigious UK language schools — idiom and fluency, not just grammar.

All participants

Life Beyond the Classroom

A small island, an easy weekend away.

Britain's compact geography and dense transport network mean a free weekend can become a trip — by bus, train, or plane — to a different city entirely. Living the language, not just studying it, is what separates fluency from grammar drills.

GlasgowCardiffNorthern Ireland EdinburghLiverpoolManchester
Edinburgh Glasgow Liverpool Manchester Cardiff Bristol area London

Recognition

Every participant leaves with proof of the work.

Participation Certificate

Awarded to every student who takes part in IGO, regardless of placing — recognition that the effort itself was real.

Award ceremony and individual recognition

Winners' Medals & Certificates

Top performers receive a special certificate and a medal at the closing awards ceremony.

GOLD
SLV
BRZ

Personal Statement

IGO experience is a genuine example of interest beyond the classroom — proof of time management, research, record-keeping and public speaking, exactly what an admissions tutor is trying to find between the lines. What to draw on when applying to university

Terms & Conditions

The fine print, in plain terms.

The scholarship covers tuition fees only. It does not cover visa charges, flights, accommodation, or any other expenses.

Ready to turn a medal into a place at university?

Discounts are first come, first served on the school and foundation tracks — the earlier you register, the more of the network is still open.

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