This is the archived 2025 NOAI season (Round 1 → Round 2 → Beijing), kept for reference. All registrations described here closed in 2025 and the dates have passed.
For current-year information, see the NOAI section on the home page and New Here? Start Here.
Start your IOAI 2025 journey: compete in Round 1 and win accommodation to Beijing
The International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) was gearing up for its second edition, set to take place in Beijing, China, from August 2–9, 2025. Following the success of the inaugural event in Burgas, Bulgaria, in 2024, this prestigious competition for high school students would once again bring together young AI enthusiasts from around the globe. Hosted in a city renowned for its technological innovation, IOAI 2025 promised to be an exciting opportunity to explore artificial intelligence on an international stage.
Here was an exciting twist: among the participants, one lucky winner would be selected through a lucky draw to receive an exclusive observer prize. This prize offered the chance to join the Australian team at the 2nd IOAI in Beijing as an observer — a unique opportunity to witness the competition up close, connect with top talent, and immerse yourself in the world of AI.
The prize package was comprehensive, covering accommodation, meals, and access to workshops during the event. Airfare was not included. From August 2–9, 2025, the winner would enjoy full support and hands-on workshops alongside the Australian team in Beijing. This all-inclusive experience ensured the lucky observer could focus on learning, networking, and fully engaging in the IOAI atmosphere.
Round 1 Qualification Registration 12 March – 12 April 2025 · closed
Welcome to the Round 1 Qualification Registration for the AI Competition 2025! Whether you're representing a school, a learning center, or applying as an individual, this is your first step to showcase your AI reasoning skills.
Registrants selected the option matching their registration type — no personal information was collected beyond what was needed for confirmation.
Account and registration
| Registration type | Flow | Status |
|---|---|---|
| School Register | Teacher in School → School Registration → Group Accounts (sent by NOAI via email) → Online Test | Closed |
| Learning Center Register | Tutor in Center → Learning Center Registration → Group Accounts (sent by NOAI via email) → Online Test | Closed |
| Individual Register | Individual Student → Individual Registration → Student Account (sent by NOAI via email) → Online Test | Closed |
How to join the Round 1 online test
- Step 1: The online test platform was
exam.ioai.org.au; log in using your provided username and password. (Need an account? Follow the registration instructions above to get a FREE account.) - Step 2: Navigate to the 'My Exam' menu and click to access it.
- Step 3: Click the 'To Exam' button to begin.
- Step 4: Click the 'Enter' button to proceed.
- Step 5: You will then be presented with all the questions, and the timer will start automatically. Upon completing the exam, please ensure you click 'Submit' to submit your answers.
Tip: Participants were asked to take note of their ID for Round 1, as it was needed for Round 2.
2025 NOAI Round 2 Registration Guide 12 – 30 April 2025 · ended
Competition background
The Australian National Olympiad in AI (NOAI) is an important AI competition for secondary school students across Australia, aiming to discover Australia's most promising young AI talent. Currently, there is no standardized AI curriculum for high school students globally, which makes such competitions unfamiliar to many parents. Australia, as one of the few countries featuring a Practice Round, is at the forefront of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) selection process.
The IOAI competition is divided into Theory Round + Practice Round, reflecting the trend in cutting-edge AI fields that emphasizes both theory and practice.
We thank IMC TRADING as our Platinum Sponsor for fully supporting the 2025 NOAI selection process. Round 1 was free for all Australian students, with nearly 500 competitors participating in the Round 1 selection, representing a remarkable 30-fold increase compared to the previous year.
Competition overview
The competition followed the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) standards and consisted of the following stages:
- 112 March – 12 April 2025
Round 1: Qualification Round
- Anonymous online multiple-choice test
- 45-minute multiple-choice format (ABCDE options)
- Tests AI reasoning and fundamental AI knowledge
- No programming challenges
- No personal information collected (participants must remember their ID)
- Top performers advance to Round 2
Round 2 determined approximately 20 national team trainees. Outstanding students were selected to represent Australia in the international competition: the second edition in Beijing, China, from August 2–9, 2025.
- 212 – 30 April 2025
Round 2: National Final
- Includes both Theory and Practice rounds
- Scoring: Theory round 80%, Practice round 20%
- Approximately 20 students selected for the training camp
- 3Planned for 5–6 days in early June 2025
Training Camp & National Team Selection
- Outstanding students selected to represent Australia in international competitions
Round 2 registration details
Important notes (as published in 2025)
- While the competition process may seem complex, it follows international standards to provide students with an international competition experience
- The Practice round uses NVIDIA Jetson Nano series GPUs for edge computing training and competition
- Please ensure accurate completion of personal information and Round 1 ID (if applicable)
- For specific venues and time arrangements in each state, please check the official website (ioai.org.au) for updates
Registration options. Two options were offered; students were asked to read carefully and choose the most suitable one.
Round 2 Practice Round in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA
Students with a Python background were encouraged to take Complete Participation.
- Participate in both Practice and Theory rounds
- The top 12 students based on total scores (Theory 80% + Practice 20%) advance directly to the training camp
- The Practice round follows a workshop format: training in the morning, contest in the afternoon
- The Theory round is conducted at designated examination centers
R2 Practice Round in NSW — ended VIC — ended QLD — ended SA — ended
Round 2 Theory Round (All States)
- Suitable for students unable to participate in the Practice round
- 4 positions selected based on the highest Theory round scores
- Students from WA, NT, ACT, and TAS participating in the Theory round had an additional 1 direct qualification spot per state
The Theory round was held nationally on April 30th afternoon (5:30–8:30 PM AEST): 90-minute Python multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions and coding challenges.
For NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA candidates — Contest format: in-person at designated examination centers (online submission via laptop). Requirement: bring your own laptop (no iPad) for the contest.
Theory Round Registration (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA) — ended Theory Round Registration (WA, NT, ACT, TAS) — ended
Regional arrangements
- NSW, VIC, QLD, SA: both Theory and Practice rounds at designated examination centers
- WA, NT, ACT, TAS: Theory round with online participation option
Practice Round information
- Uses NVIDIA Jetson series hardware for edge computing practice
- Due to limited hardware availability, offline practice was provided in four states (NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA)
- Practice round format: morning workshop training, afternoon formal contest
Important dates
- Round 2 Theory: 30 April 2025 (all states)
- Round 2 Practice: separate arrangements for NSW, VIC, QLD, SA (see the state sections below)
- Training Camp: early June 2025 (dates were TBC at the time of publication)
Selection mechanism
- Approximately 20 students were selected for the training camp:
- 12 students advanced directly based on Round 2 total scores (Theory 80% + Practice 20%)
- 4 students were selected based on the highest Theory round scores (for those unable to participate in the Practice round)
- 1 student each from WA, NT, ACT, and TAS advanced directly based on Round 2 results
- The training camp had approximately 20 members, from which the final team representing Australia in international competitions was selected
International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence | Australian STEM and Robotics Advancement Association (ASRA)
Every participant scoring in the top 25% in Round 2 of all competitors receives a Certificate of Distinction. The selection of NOAI participants, the Australia IOAI team members and award distribution is at the discretion of the ASRA. The ASRA reserves the right to disqualify students or withhold the publication of results at its discretion.
VIC, NSW, QLD, SA – Practice Round 12 – 29 April 2025
The Practice Round for VIC, NSW, QLD & SA was held at offline exam centers. Registration opened 2 April 2025.
VIC exam center
Date: 12–13 April 2025 (including workshop)
Quantum Education
363 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
NSW exam centers
Date: 23–24 April 2025 (including workshop)
IMC Sydney
23 April 2025 · Quay Quarter Tower, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Burwood Library
24 April 2025 · 2 Conder St, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
QLD exam centers
Date: 29 April 2025
Future Plus
21 Wana St, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia
GC Children's Palace
18 Lake St, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia
SA exam center
Date: 29 April 2025
Aujiahexin Pty Ltd
31 Gooroonga Street, Seaview Downs, SA 5049, Australia
VIC, NSW, QLD, SA – Theory Round 30 April 2025
The Theory Round for VIC, NSW, QLD & SA was held at offline exam centers on 30 April 2025 (3-hour duration). Registration opened 2 April 2025.
| State | Exam center | Address |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Quantum Education | 363 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia |
| NSW | Burwood Library | 2 Conder St, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia |
| NSW | North Ryde Library | 201 Coxs Road, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia |
| NSW | Gordon Library | 799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon NSW 2072, Australia |
| QLD | Future Plus | 21 Wana St, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia |
| QLD | GC Children's Palace | 18 Lake St, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Australia |
| SA | Aujiahexin Pty Ltd | 31 Gooroonga Street, Seaview Downs, SA 5049, Australia |
WA, NT, ACT, TAS – Theory Round 30 April 2025 · online
The Theory Round for WA, NT, ACT and TAS was held online on 30 April 2025 (3-hour duration). Registration opened 2 April 2025.
How the season ended. Team Australia went on to IOAI 2025 in Beijing (2–9 August 2025) and earned a Theory Round Bronze Medal. Read the 2025 Beijing report →