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IChO

International Chemistry Olympiad

International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) Steering Committee and International Jury
Olympiad stage (national/international)
Annual

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About This Exam

Talent Certifications Chemistry Olympiads
Conducted byInternational Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) Steering Committee and International Jury
Exam typeOlympiad stage (national/international)
FieldChemistry
Who can applyCompetitors are secondary-school students or recent graduates who have not started university education.
Age / classUnder 20 years old on 1 July of the competition year
How oftenAnnual
StagesFinal stage: each country is expected to send four competitors who take a theoretical and a practical examination over several days.
Talent categoryOlympiads
PathwayNSEC > INChO > OCSC (Chemistry) > IChO
RecognitionOfficial / statutory body
LevelInternational
AchievementGold, silver and bronze medals and honorable mentions.
OCSC Chemistry→ IChO

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Details checked against official sources on 25 Sep 2026. Always confirm against the current official notification before applying. [1] [2]

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