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 OPEN HERE
What’s happening with NZIBO currently?
Get your registration in if you want to be part of the 2024-2025 programme. The 2025 IBO will be in the Philippines.
Latest News
Textbook study pays off for biology tutor
Fantastic to see one of our alumni, Executive Committee member and recent team leader for the 2024 IBO in Kazakhstan, Mr Liam Hewson, profiled in the ODT. Liam is a key figure in our summer tutorial programme, supporting students to learn advanced biology content at a distance and through the practical laboratories on the April […]
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Success in Kazakhstan
The New Zealand Biology Olympiad team are celebrating their success in Kazakhstan at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), in Astana. The team of Anika Hayes (Waitaki Girls’ High School), Luca Ririnui, Ngai Te Rangi (Mount Maunganui College), Jifei Shao (St Cuthbert’s College), and Sophie Webber (Woodford House) achieved international success against the top 4
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Support Our Team
Congratulations again to Sarah Ellis (St Peter’s School, Cambridge), Janet Guo (Hillcrest High School, Hamilton), Jacob Miller (Mount Albert Grammar School, Auckland), & Richard Li (Rangitoto College, Auckland) who have successfully earned their spots to represent New Zealand in Armenia at the 33rd IBO this July, following their outstanding performance at our recent NZIBO Team
Important Dates
- National Entrance Exam, 2024-25 NZIBO Programme on 21st Aug 2024
- Term 3 Ends on 27th Sep 2024
- School Holidays on 28th Sep 2024
- Term 4 Starts on 14th Oct 2024
- Labour Day on 28th Oct 2024