The Coding Olympiad is four competitions in one, and you choose the track that fits how you code.
The tracks
- Arena Battles — write a Python or JavaScript AI that fights in CodeCombat's arena. Grades 4 to 12. You get a 36-hour window and can resubmit as often as you like.
- Challenges — solve a run of coding puzzles on Codementum in Scratch, Python or JavaScript. Grades 1 to 12, starting with block-based code for the youngest.
- AI Prompt Engineering — timed tasks where the skill is asking an AI the right way. Grades 6 to 11. No coding experience needed.
- Computer Science — a free multiple-choice test on how computers and programs work. Grades 3 to 11.
Each track has its own qualification rules, and the best results lead to the Grand Final, held in person.
Who can take part
Students in grades 1 to 12 — which grades depends on the track. Schools can register groups at a discount.
What you need
A laptop, desktop or Chromebook with a camera; the coding tracks run in the browser on the partner platforms. Our exam-day guide walks through the camera setup.