NZIBO fosters excellence in biology through participation of secondary school students in the New Zealand Biology Olympiad Programme (NZIBO). The programme provides University level education in Biology to those tauira selected to participate in the online tutorial programme.
NZIBO prepares students to compete successfully at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) should they be selected for the New Zealand team. Additionally, NZIBO allows students to excel in their secondary school biology studies.
We celebrate the acheivements of our NZIBO alumni and New Zealand’s continued excellence on the international stage.
Important dates for your diary. Dates for the upcoming year will be posted here once they are confirmed.
| 2025 / 2026 Programme Dates | |
| School hols April 2026 | Practical Training Camp (dates to be confirmed) |
| 12-19 July 2026 | IBO 2026 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| 2026 / 2027 Programme Dates | |
| 20 July 2026 | Online registrations OPEN |
| 10 August 2026 | Online registration CLOSES |
| 19 August 2026 | National Entrance Exam |
| 20 September 2026 | Online Tutorial Programme begins |
| 3 March 2027 | Selection Exam for the Practical Training Camp |
It’s true – without our sponsors NZIBO would not be where it is today. If you would like to become a sponsor please contact us. You can read more about our Sponsors here.
