Q: Where and when will IGO 2025 take place?

International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO) will be organised by North London Grammar School at Queen Mary University , Mile End Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 4NS Registration will remain open until 10 March 2025, The actual event will take place on 22-28 June 2025,

Q: Who are the judges?

The IGO j udges are science, engineering, and /or industry professionals who are committed to evaluating each project fairly. Most of the judges are PhD holders or holders of an equivalent degree and/or a minimum of one-year relevant experience.

Q: What will happen if the parents accompany the student(s)?

Parent/sibling/relative as a supervisor : If any student is accompanied by one of their parents/sibling/relatives etc., they are required to pay the same amount as other supervisors do. In this case, the designated supervisor has to have the related qualifications to be proven. In the case of parents/siblings/relatives accompanying the participant without the desired qualifications, we will then be unable to provide an invitation letter for a visa. Parent/sibling/relative as a visitor : If a parent decides to arrange their accommodations and accompanies their children with their arrangements: 1) North London Grammar School will not provide an invitation letter for a visa 2) We will not cover their travel costs in London or Cambridge, accommodation, meals, entry tickets, expenses/ facilities at Queen Mary University or any other cost.

Question 1

Where and when will IGO 2025 take place?

Accepted Answer

International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO) will be organised by North London Grammar School at Queen Mary University, Mile End Rd, Bethnal Green, London E1 4NS
Registration will remain open until 10 March 2025,
The actual event will take place on 22-28 June 2025,

Question 2

Who can participate?

Accepted Answer

Students aged 10 to 18 years old
There should be a maximum of three members in each team
Throughout the event days, each team must be accompanied by a mentor. Anyone who is over the age of twenty years can be a mentor. The same person cannot be a student participating in the event and a mentor accompanying a team as these are two different roles.

Question 3

Can I participate with more than one project ?

Accepted Answer

You may only register with one project. If you submit multiple projects, your application will be rejected.

Question 4

What awards and prizes can we expect?

Accepted Answer

First place (Gold Medal)
Second place (Silver Medal)
Third place (Bronze Medal)

Question 5

What kind of projects can I prepare?

Accepted Answer

Visit our Get Started Section for more details.

Question 6

Who are the judges?

Accepted Answer

The IGO judges are science, engineering, and/or industry professionals who are committed to evaluating each project fairly. Most of the judges are PhD holders or holders of an equivalent degree and/or a minimum of one-year relevant experience.

Question 7

Who organizes the event?

Accepted Answer

IGO is an international Project Olympiad that is organised and hosted by North London Grammar School, which is an independent school located in the north of London, UK.

Question 8

What will happen if the parents accompany the student(s)?

Accepted Answer

Parent/sibling/relative as a supervisor: If any student is accompanied by one of their parents/sibling/relatives etc., they are required to pay the same amount as other supervisors do. In this case, the designated supervisor has to have the related qualifications to be proven.

In the case of parents/siblings/relatives accompanying the participant without the desired qualifications, we will then be unable to provide an invitation letter for a visa.

Parent/sibling/relative as a visitor: If a parent decides to arrange their accommodations and accompanies their children with their arrangements:
1) North London Grammar School will not provide an invitation letter for a visa
2) We will not cover their travel costs in London or Cambridge, accommodation, meals, entry tickets, expenses/ facilities at Queen Mary University or any other cost.

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