Academic Olympiad Council

We prepare Pakistani students for international academic olympiads, from linguistics and earth science to astronomy, geography, philosophy, history, logic, and mathematics, and take them to compete on the world stage.

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Olympiads We Prepare For

Eight international academic olympiads, spanning language, science, mathematics, and the humanities.

IOL

International Linguistics Olympiad

Solve self-contained puzzles in languages you've never seen before.

IESO

International Earth Science Olympiad

Investigate the planet, from geology to the atmosphere and oceans.

IAO

International Astronomy Olympiad

Astronomy and astrophysics problem-solving for school students.

iGeo

International Geography Olympiad

Physical, human, and applied geography, tested in the field.

IPO

International Philosophy Olympiad

Write your way through the biggest questions in philosophy.

IHO

International History Olympiad

Buzzer rounds, exams, and field trips for history enthusiasts.

ILO

International Logic Olympiad

Formal reasoning skills, from set theory to real-world logic.

ITYM

International Tournament of Young Mathematicians

Team research on open maths problems, defended in live mathematical debates.

About AOC

AOC identifies and trains talented students across Pakistan, guiding them through preparation, national selection, and international competition. Our goal is to give students the chance to test their abilities on the world stage and build a lasting culture of academic excellence.

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The road to Team Pakistan

Selection Process

Three stages take a student from the National Test to the international stage.

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Stage 1
National Test
All registered students
Students participate in the National Test to demonstrate their knowledge and problem-solving skills.
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Stage 2
National Camp Selection
Top 10 students
The 10 highest-scoring students from the National Test are selected to attend the National Camp.
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Stage 3
Team Pakistan Selection
5–6 students
Following the National Camp, 5–6 students are selected to represent Pakistan at the International Competition. Selection is based on their National Test performance, progress throughout the camp, and final presentation, as assessed by the coaches and mentors.

International Competition