New Zealand International Biology Olympiad

NZIBO fosters interest, participation, and excellence in biology through participation of secondary school students in the New Zealand Biology Olympiad Programme. The programme provides University level education in Biology to those students selected to participate in the online tutorial programme.

NZIBO ensures that the students who participate have the necessary knowledge to compete successfully at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) should they be selected to represent New Zealand at this prestigious international competition.

For more information, visit our Programme page.

Registrations for the 2024-25 programme are now closed.

What’s happening with NZIBO currently?

Good luck if you are sitting the National Entrance Exam on Wednesday 21st August 2024. We hope to see you in the 2024-25 tutorial programme. Don’t forget, the 2025 IBO will be in the Philippines.

Important Dates

  • 14th Oct 2024 - Term 4 Starts 
  • 28th Oct 2024 - Labour Day 
  • 26th Feb 2025 - Selection Exam for the 2025 Practical Training Camp 
  • 12th Apr 2025 - Practical Training Camp (dates tbc in April school holidays) 
  • 13th Jul 2025 - IBO 2025 in Quezon City, Phillipeans