AOC Pakistan Chapter hosts the national team selection for the International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) 2027
An annual competition for 16- to 19-year-olds that tests physical and human geography through a written paper, a multimedia test and real fieldwork in the host city.
- National round
- 9 January 2027
- Registration closes
- 20 December 2026
- Team
- 4 students · 2 leaders
- International event
- 2027, dates to be announced · Jelgava, Latvia
Section 01
About the olympiad
An annual competition for 16- to 19-year-olds that tests physical and human geography through a written paper, a multimedia test and real fieldwork in the host city.
- Founded
- First held in 1996 in The Hague, Netherlands, under the International Geographical Union.
- International event
- 2027, dates to be announced · Jelgava, Latvia
How it works. Students sit a written response test (40%), a fieldwork exercise (40%) and a multimedia test (20%), alongside poster presentations and cultural exchange. iGeo 2027 will be held in Jelgava, Latvia; dates are to be announced.
Section 02
Your pathway
- 1
Register
Sign up through the AOC registration form. Deadline: 20 December 2026.
- 2
National round
Sit the remote recorded test. Date: 9 January 2027.
- 3
Results
Results are published on the AOC website by candidate number.
- 4
Training
Top performers prepare with AOC mentors for the international event.
- 5
International team
The selected team represents Pakistan at the iGeo.
Section 03
Who can take part
- Age
- Aged 16 to 19 in the year of the international olympiad.
- School status
- Must be a secondary-school student.
- Exclusion
- Students who have already completed their final secondary-school examinations are not eligible.
Section 04
The national round
- Date and time window
- Announced by AOC Pakistan Chapter before the testing period.
- Duration
- To be announced
- Format
- To be announced
- Test environment
- Remote recorded online test with invigilation controls
Calculators
To be announced
Section 05
How to register
- Deadline
- 20 December 2026
- Fee
- Specified on the registration form. A minimal administrative fee may apply.
- Registration portal
- Accessible through the AOC Pakistan Chapter website and our social channels.
- Parental consent
- A signed consent form is required for applicants under 18.
Documents required
- Proof of age: B-Form, CNIC or a copy of the passport
- Current student status verification from the school
Section 06
Selection and the team
- Selection process
- Top performers in the national round are considered for Pakistan's team.
- Team size
- Up to 4 students with 2 adult team leaders.
Training and next steps. Selected students practise map, data and fieldwork skills with past iGeo papers ahead of travel.
Section 07
Costs
Covered by the host country
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Local transport
- Organised excursions during the official event dates
Covered by families or sponsors
- Return international airfare
- Visa application fees
- Personal travel insurance
Section 08
Preparation resources
Past papers and practice. Past written, multimedia and fieldwork tests are published on the iGeo website. Visit the iGeo website ↗
Syllabus topics
- Physical geography
- Human geography
- Climate and environment
- Maps and GIS
- Fieldwork
Recommended reading
- Geography: An Integrated Approach, David Waugh
- Past iGeo tests, geoolympiad.org
Section 09
Key dates
Results published
To be announced
Team announced
To be announced
International event
2027, dates to be announced, Jelgava, Latvia
Questions about the iGeo national round?
Email us at support@academicolympiadcouncil.org, Pakistan's participation is subject to confirmation by the International Geography Olympiad organisers.