The 6th International History Olympiad
Paris, France- July 20-26, 2025
Normandy & Brittany Pre-Trip: July 16-18 & South of France Post-Trip: July 27-August 2
2025 Olympiad
The 2025 International History Olympiad will take place from July 20-26 in Paris. All students will need to arrive in Paris by the evening of the 19th and plan on staying through the morning of the 27th, as the Olympiad will conclude in the evening on the 26th. Further details will be posted to this site on an ongoing basis in the months leading to the Olympiad. For questions, please email olympiad@iacompetitions.com.
About IHO
The International History Olympiad is a biennial celebration of history attended by the best primary and secondary school history students from around the world, featuring competitions, field trips, social activities, and much more.
Organized By IAC
The International History Olympiad is organized by International Academic Competitions, which administers academic competitions for primary and secondary students around the world.
Event History
The inaugural International History Olympiad was held in Williamsburg, VA in 2015 and the second Olympiad was held in Honolulu in 2016. The 3rd Olympiad was held in Berlin in 2018, the 4th Olympiad was held in Princeton, NJ & New York City in 2022, and the 5th Olympiad was held in Rome in 2023.
News & Announcements
- Published On: October 27th, 2024
International Academic Competitions is delighted to announce that the 2025 International History Olympiad will take place in Paris, France from July 20-26! This will be the first time the Olympiad [Read More]
- Published On: August 9th, 2023
One of our favorite elements of the International History Olympiad is the opportunity to incorporate sites in our host cities into the program of competitions and activities. At past Olympiads, [Read More]
- Published On: August 3rd, 2023
The 5th International History Olympiad took place in Rome, Italy from July 23-30 with 258 students in attendance, representing 30 US states, 20 other countries, and 4 territories. This was [Read More]