Everything You Need to Know About IPsyO
The IPsyO is open to all high school students around the world. Students must be enrolled in high school, secondary, or pre-collegiate education at the time of the competition and must be graduating in the year following the event or later. This includes students in grades 9-12 or equivalent educational levels in their respective countries. Fresh graduates, gap year students, and college students are not eligible to participate.
No, gap year students and fresh graduates are not eligible to participate. Students must be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the year following the event or later. College and university students are also not eligible.
There is no specific age limit, but participants must be enrolled in high school or equivalent pre-collegiate education. Typically, this means students aged 14-19, though this may vary by country and educational system.
While prior psychology knowledge is helpful, it's not required. IPsyO welcomes students at all levels, from beginners to those with advanced psychology coursework. We provide study resources and materials to help all participants prepare effectively.
Participation in IPsyO is completely free of charge. There are no registration fees, examination fees, or any hidden costs. We believe in making psychology education accessible to all talented students regardless of their financial background. However, some of our premium learning resources or specialized exam preparation materials may require fees to help maintain and improve these enhanced services.
Registration is done through our online application form. You'll need to provide basic information about yourself and your school/organization. An advisor (teacher or school official) must verify your academic level and identity. Visit our Apply page to begin the registration process.
No, we will ask for the complete list of participants later. During initial registration, you only need to provide basic information about your school or organization. The detailed participant list will be requested after the initial registration is approved.
Yes, an advisor is required. The advisor doesn't need to be heavily involved in the registration process; they just need to verify your academic level and identity. This is typically a teacher, counselor, or school administrator who can confirm you're a current high school student.
You register as an individual for the Global Grand Test (qualification round). Teams are formed automatically after the qualification round based on regional performance. The top 3 performers from each region form a team for the Final Round.
The competition is held entirely online. All examinations are conducted through a dedicated online examination system, and presentations are submitted as videos. This allows students from around the world to participate without travel requirements.
The competition has two main rounds:
Exam times are based on the country/region of your registration. The Global Grand Test is typically held at 19:00 local time in your registered region. Specific times for your region will be communicated after registration.
Teams are formed automatically based on performance in the Global Grand Test. Regions with 50 or fewer participants can send one team (top 3 students), while regions with more than 50 participants can send two teams (top 6 students). Students must achieve "Distinction" grade or higher to qualify.
The competition is conducted entirely in English. All questions, materials, and presentations must be in English. This ensures fairness and consistency across all participants worldwide.
Students receive comprehensive support including:
IPsyE (Interactive Psychology Learning Experience) is our online learning platform designed specifically for IPsyO preparation. It offers 20 interactive sessions (15 hours total) covering fundamental psychology concepts through real-world cases and scenarios. Students receive a certificate upon completion.
We recommend starting preparation 3-4 months before the competition. Dedicate at least 5-10 hours per week to studying psychology concepts, working through practice questions, and reviewing materials. The exact time needed varies based on your prior knowledge and learning pace.
Focus on major areas of psychology including:
Refer to the official syllabus for detailed topic breakdown.
You'll need:
Detailed technical requirements will be provided before the exam.
No, the Global Grand Test is a closed-book examination. You cannot use textbooks, notes, internet resources, or any external materials during the exam. The Material-based Exam in the Final Round provides all necessary materials within the exam itself.
All participants receive a certificate of participation. Based on performance, students may receive:
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We typically respond to inquiries within 24-48 hours during business days.
Yes, schools and organizations can register multiple students. There's no limit to the number of students a school can register. In fact, we encourage schools to promote IPsyO among all interested psychology students.
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