UNITED KINGDOM · GLOBAL EXCELLENCE
International British Science & Mathematics Olympiad
Empowering future scientists, mathematicians and innovators through global academic excellence.
A new standard for international academic competition.
THE IBSMO STANDARD
A competition built on knowledge, character and possibility.
IBSMO brings together British educational heritage, rigorous assessment and an international community of ambitious learners. We recognise academic potential with integrity — and give it a global stage.
Mission
Create meaningful opportunities for exceptional young minds.
Vision
Build a trusted global benchmark for future innovators.
Integrity
Fair, transparent and independently-minded assessment.
Heritage
British academic values, shared with a worldwide community.
THE OLYMPIAD
Pathways for every ambitious mind.
From first discovery to elite international challenge, the IBSMO pathway meets students at the level where their curiosity can thrive.
Mathematics
Reasoning, proof and the art of problem solving.
Science
Scientific thinking for a changing world.
Future Olympiads
Artificial intelligence, robotics and coding.
Junior · Intermediate · Advanced · Senior · Elite
GLOBAL IMPACT
A world of bright minds, connected.
An international community built across classrooms, cultures and continents.
70+
Countries
2,400
Schools
40k
Students
120
Academic Partners
RECOGNITION
Honouring achievement with distinction.
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
World Champion
Hall of Fame
Past champions, top schools and leading countries will be recognised here as the IBSMO community grows.
News & announcements
Competition dates, academic updates and partner announcements — coming soon.
Join the global academic movement.
For schools, country partners and students seeking an internationally respected academic challenge.