UNITED KINGDOM · GLOBAL EXCELLENCE
International British STEAM Olympiads
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
Champion logic, reasoning and fresh perspectives—because education should develop how students think, not simply what they know.
Vision
Over the next five years, build a leading global education network with university partners creating scholarship pathways for exceptional students.
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 Examination — March 2027
The first IBSMO examination window opens in March.
Science Examination — March 2027
Held one week after the Mathematics examination.
STEAM Examination
Integrated science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics challenges.
International Art Competition
A global showcase for originality, visual expression and creative achievement.
World Final — England, July 2027
An international final week culminating in the awards ceremony.
March 2027 · Mathematics → March 2027 · Science → July 2027 · World Final in England
FIVE-YEAR OUTLOOK
Where IBSMO aims to grow.
Our five-year ambition is to build a thoughtful international community across classrooms, cultures and continents.
70+
COUNTRY TARGET
2,400
SCHOOL TARGET
40k
STUDENT TARGET
120
PARTNER TARGET
RECOGNITION
Honouring achievement with distinction.
The World Final in England
In July 2027, finalists will come together in England for a purposeful programme combining competition, learning and cultural discovery.
Final Competition & Awards
Students will compete on the global stage before the IBSMO awards ceremony recognises exceptional achievement.
International Steam Summer Academy
The IBSMO International STEAM Summer Academy is an immersive educational experience in England where talented students from around the world explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics through hands-on activities, challenges and collaborative projects.
English Learning Discover England
A dedicated English-language learning element gives finalists an opportunity to grow in confidence and communication.
Alongside the academic programme, finalists will experience England through thoughtfully planned cultural discovery.
Exam announcements
Key dates and programme updates for the 2027 IBSMO calendar.
MARCH 2027
EXAMINATION
Mathematics Examination — March 2027
The IBSMO Mathematics examination opens the 2027 competition calendar.
MARCH 2027
EXAMINATION
Science Examination — March 2027
The Science examination follows the Mathematics paper one week later.
JULY 2027
WORLD FINAL
World Final in England — July 2027
Finalists will gather in England for competition, learning and the awards ceremony.
Let’s make opportunity global.
For registration support, school partnerships and programme enquiries, our team is here to help.
CONTACT IBSMO
Speak with our international team about participation, partnerships or academic support.