International Junior Informatics Olympiad 2026: Results and Eligibility
IJIO 2026 dates, released results, format, and the grade-range conflict between SIMCC's current overview and its official result lists.
Q: Are IJIO 2026 results out, and which grades can enter? A: Yes. The official IJIO site says 2026 results have been released. However, SIMCC's current overview says Primary 1 to Primary 6, while the official 2026 result page publishes divisions through Grade 11 to 12 or JC. Confirm the next cycle's eligible grade directly instead of relying on one summary.
IJIO 2026 is complete
For Singapore schools, the official registration page gave a competition window from 20 April to 15 May 2026, with the school choosing its date. Singapore private candidates sat a paper-format contest on 9 or 10 May 2026.
The official 2026 results page says results are released and reports approximately 1,893 students from 236 schools across 26 countries and territories.
A first-party grade-range conflict
The SIMCC competition overview describes IJIO as eligible for Primary 1 to Primary 6 and focused on computational thinking and block programming. Yet the official 2026 results page includes result lists from Grade 1 through Grade 11 to 12 or JC.
Possible explanations include different national routes, expanded divisions, or an overview that has not been updated. The pages do not resolve the discrepancy. Therefore:
- use the result page to understand who participated in 2026;
- use the next registration page or country-partner notice for future eligibility; and
- do not claim that IJIO is permanently limited to primary pupils.
What the competition develops
The current materials emphasise computational thinking, structured logic, and programming foundations. Younger divisions may use block-based ideas, while current grade-specific syllabus and platform instructions should control preparation.
A useful preparation routine is to practise:
- writing a clear sequence of steps;
- tracing loops and conditions;
- breaking a problem into smaller parts;
- testing edge cases; and
- explaining why an answer or program works.
Checking results
Use the official IJIO 2026 results page and the account or school channel used for registration. Preserve the exact grade division and award shown on the official result.