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 last year.
Competition Overview
This competition follows the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) standards and consists of the following stages:
1. Round 1: Qualification Round (12 March – 12 April 2025)
● 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 will advance to Round 2
Round 2 will determine approximately 20 national team trainees. Outstanding students will be selected to represent Australia in the international competition: the second edition in Beijing, China, from August 2-9, 2025.
2. Round 2: National Final (12 – 30 April 2025)
● Includes both Theory and Practice rounds
● Scoring: Theory round 80%, Practice round 20%
● Approximately 20 students will be selected for the training camp
3. Training Camp & National Team Selection (Planned for 5-6 days in early June, dates TBC)
● Outstanding students will be selected to represent Australia in international competitions
Round 2 Registration Details
⚠️ Important Notes
1. While the competition process may seem complex, it follows international standards to provide students with an international competition experience
2. The Practice round uses NVIDIA Jetson Nano series GPUs for edge computing training and competition
3. Please ensure accurate completion of personal information and Round 1 ID (if applicable)
4. For specific venues and time arrangements in each state, please check the official website (ioai.org.au) for updates
✅ Registration Options:
We currently offer two options. Please read carefully and choose the most suitable option:
Option 1: Round 2 Practice Round in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA (ended)
Students with a Python background are encouraged to take Complete Participation.
● Participate in both Practice and Theory rounds
● The top 12 students based on total scores (Theory 80% + Practice 20%) will advance directly to the training camp
● The Practice round follows a workshop format: training in the morning, contest in the afternoon
● The Theory round will be conducted at designated examination centers
Option 2: Round 2 Theory Round (All States)(ended)
● Suitable for students unable to participate in the Practice round
● 4 positions will be selected based on the highest Theory round scores
● Students from WA, NT, ACT, and TAS participating in the Theory round will have an additional 1 direct qualification spot per state
Theory round will be 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.
✅ Regional Arrangements:
● NSW, VIC, QLD, SA: Offers both Theory and Practice rounds at designated examination centers
● WA, NT, ACT, TAS: Offers Theory round with online participation option
✅ Practice Round Information:
● Uses NVIDIA Jetson series hardware for edge computing practice
● Due to limited hardware availability, this year offline practice will be 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 specific dates on the official website)
● Training Camp: Dates TBC
Selection Mechanism
1. Approximately 20 students will be selected for the training camp:
● 12 students will advance directly based on Round 2 total scores (Theory 80% + Practice 20%)
● 4 students will be 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 will advance directly based on Round 2 results
2. The training camp will have approximately 20 members, from which the final team representing Australia in international competitions will be 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.