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Rounds & Structure
From the State Qualifier to the Global Round — a three-stage journey that rewards sustained excellence at every level.
3 Stages2026–2027 CycleGlobal Round 2027: United States
Competition Stages
Each stage is independently significant. Achievement at every round is officially recognised.
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Step 1
Round 1
State Qualifier
December 2026
- ✓Held at registered partner schools
- ✓All registered participants compete
- ✓Multiple-choice format (MCQ)
- ✓Results published within 4 weeks of completion
- ✓Top performers advance to Round 2
Round 1 is the entry point for all participants. Schools coordinate sitting arrangements through the National Partner.
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Step 2
Round 2
National Finals
March 2027
- ✓Conducted at designated National Championship centres
- ✓More challenging open-ended questions
- ✓Individual and analytical assessment format
- ✓National rankings produced per subject and division
- ✓Top performers nominated for Global Round consideration
Round 2 participants are those who qualified from Round 1. National Finals venues are determined by each country's National Partner.
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Step 3
Global Round
United States
June 2027
- ✓Approximately one week of international competition
- ✓Individual assessments, cultural exchange, STEM workshops
- ✓Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals awarded
- ✓Official ceremony and cultural programme
- ✓Participants from all member countries compete together
The Global Round is the pinnacle of the AMSIO cycle — bringing together top performers from every participating country for approximately one week of world-class competition and cultural exchange.
2026–2027 Timeline
Key dates for the inaugural AMSIO competition cycle.
October 2026
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the State Qualifier through National Partners and amsio.org.
December 2026
Round 1 — State Qualifier
All registered participants sit Round 1 at their school.
4 weeks after R1
Round 1 Results
Scores and achievement tier certificates distributed.
March 2027
Round 2 — National Finals
Qualifiers compete at designated championship centres.
4 weeks after R2
Round 2 Results
National rankings and Global Round nominations communicated.
June 2027
Global Round — United States
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals; opening ceremony, competition, cultural programme.
Eligibility & General Rules
What every participant and school coordinator should know.
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Who Can Participate
- Students from Grade 1 through Grade 12+
- Computational Intelligence: Grades 3–12+
- Age/grade eligibility per subject division
- No nationality restrictions
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Registration
- Registration through a National Partner or member school
- Independent entry available if no National Partner in the student's country
- Deadlines set by each country's National Partner
- Multiple subjects permitted in a single registration
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Assessment Rules
- No calculators permitted
- Papers available in English and other languages (subject to National Partner)
- Individual assessment — no collaboration during exam
- Results are final; appeal process available via the organiser
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