AOC Pakistan Chapter hosts the national team selection for the International History Olympiad (IHO) 2027
A week-long competition held every two years that brings together history students from around the world for quiz competitions, exams, field trips and historical games.
- National round
- 21 November 2026
- Registration closes
- 10 November 2026
- Team
- No fixed limit
- International event
- Summer 2027, venue to be announced
Section 01
About the olympiad
A week-long competition held every two years that brings together history students from around the world for quiz competitions, exams, field trips and historical games.
- Founded
- First held in 2015 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA; organised by International Academic Competitions.
- International event
- Summer 2027, venue to be announced
How it works. Students compete in buzzer-based History Bee and History Bowl rounds, multiple-choice exams and other medal events. The next olympiad takes place in summer 2027; the venue and dates are to be announced.
Section 02
Your pathway
- 1
Register
Sign up through the AOC registration form. Deadline: 10 November 2026.
- 2
National round
Sit the remote recorded test. Date: 21 November 2026.
- 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 IHO.
Section 03
Who can take part
- School status
- Open to primary and secondary-school history students.
- Age
- To be announced
- Qualification
- Students qualify through History Bee and Bowl tournaments or the Olympiad Qualifying Exam.
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
- 10 November 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
- There is no fixed limit on the number of students per country.
Training and next steps. Selected students practise buzzer rounds and past exams ahead of travel.
Section 07
Costs
Covered by the host country
- To be announced
Covered by families or sponsors
- Participation fee set by International Academic Competitions
- Return international airfare
- Visa application fees
- Personal travel insurance
Section 08
Preparation resources
Past papers and practice. Sample History Bee and Bowl questions are available from International Academic Competitions. Visit the IHO website ↗
Syllabus topics
- Ancient history
- Medieval history
- Modern history
- World history
- Historical geography
Recommended reading
- The Penguin History of the World, J. M. Roberts
- History Bee and Bowl practice questions
Section 09
Key dates
Registration opens
To be announced
Team announced
To be announced
International event
Summer 2027, venue to be announced
Questions about the IHO national round?
Email us at support@academicolympiadcouncil.org, Pakistan's participation is subject to confirmation by the International History Olympiad organisers.