Eligibility

Who can compete.

Open to secondary and pre-university students nationwide, competing through their registered school.

Age
20 and under
As of the start of the competition year — matching IOI eligibility rules.
Enrollment
Currently in school
Enrolled in a Tanzanian secondary school or equivalent pre-university program.
Registration
Through your school
Individual students register under a registered school — schools not yet registered can sign up first.
How selection works

From registration to Round 1.

Step 1
School registersAny secondary school in Tanzania can register
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Step 2
Students registerUnder their school's account, no cap on entries
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Step 3
Round 1 opensOnline, remote, at a scheduled time
Step 4
Top scorers advanceTo Round 2, regional in-person contests
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No school yet?

Prior programming experience isn't required.

Round 1 problems start accessible and rise in difficulty — our training tracks are built for students starting from zero.

Start with training

Meet the requirements?

Register your school to get your students into the 2026 cycle.

Register your school