NZIBO fosters excellence in biology through participation of secondary school students in the New Zealand Biology Olympiad Programme. The programme provides University level education in Biology to those students selected to participate in the online tutorial programme.
We celebrate the acheivements of our NZIBO alumni and New Zealand’s continued excellence on the international stage.
Important dates for your diary. Dates for the upcoming year will be posted here once they are confirmed.
| 2025 / 2026 Programme Dates | |
| 15 June 2025 | Online registrations OPEN |
| 6 August 2025 | Online registration CLOSES |
| 13 August 2025 | National Entrance Exam |
| 15 September 2025 | Online Tutorial Programme begins |
| 25 February 2025 | Practical Training Camp (dates to be confirmed) |
| 12-19 July 2026 | IBO 2026 Vilnius, Lithuania |
It’s true – without our sponsors NZIBO would not be where it is today. If you would like to become a sponsor please contact us. You can read more about our Sponsors here.
