The competition consists of four increasingly difficult online exams, test students on algorithmic programming and problem-solving skills. You must score high enough on each exam to advance to the next level. Top-performing students are invited to participate in the USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) training camp. They receive intensive instruction and a chance to compete for a spot on the USA International Olympiad in Informatics team.
The American Computer Science League (ACSL) has been organizing computer programming and computer science contests for K-12 schools, organizations, and local groups for 45 years. With over 700 teams from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia participating the previous year, ACSL offers multiple divisions to challenge students of varying ages and abilities.
The Foyle Young Poets competition is a highly regarded global contest for young writers between the ages of 11 and 17. Since its launch in 1998, the competition has become one of the most significant literary events worldwide, attracting thousands of entries annually from aspiring poets around the globe.
National History Day (NHD) is an annual academic competition for students in grades 6-12 in the United States. It started in 1974 and has since grown to become a nationwide program that engages more than half a million students annually.
The National Spanish Exam (NSE) is an online, standardized assessment competition for Grades 6 -12, given voluntarily by about 4,000 middle and high school teachers throughout the United States.
The National Classical Etymology Exam is an annual assessment administered by the American Classical League (ACL) to students in the United States who are studying classical etymology.
The National Roman Civilization Exam (NRCE) is designed to test a student’s knowledge of ancient Roman society.
The National Mythology Exam is an annual assessment administered by the American Classical League (ACL) to students in the United States who are studying classical mythology.
