Olympiad · In person · United Kingdom
UK Linguistics Olympiad 2026–27 — Intermediate Round 1
UK Linguistics Olympiad (UKLO)
- Year 10–11
- Cost not published
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Olympiad · In person
UK Linguistics Olympiad 2026–27 — Advanced Round 1
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Crack puzzles in unfamiliar languages in the Advanced round of the UK Linguistics Olympiad; no prior language knowledge needed.
- Grade
- Year 12–13
- Same as Grades 11–12 in the US
- Age
- 16–18
- Residence
- Not published
- Entry
- Open application
UKLO problems ask students to work out how a language works from small data sets, using logic and pattern spotting. The Advanced level is the top tier; strong Round 1 scorers are invited to Round 2, which leads towards selection for the International Linguistics Olympiad.
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HumanitiesLanguage puzzlesIOL pathway