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Contact UsOwlypia is an international platform that empowers students aged 9–18 to develop their soft skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and communication through engaging academic challenges. Students can participate in various rounds (Online, Local, or Regional) and qualify for Owlypia Globals, an international event that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and intellectual exploration.
Students aged 9 to 18 from anywhere in the world can participate in Owlypia. Participants are grouped into three age categories:
Age is determined based on the student's age on September 1st of the current academic year. All participants should have a good command of English and an interest in building their soft skills and academic potential.
Owlypia features five exciting subject areas. Students choose one when registering and explore that subject in both individual and team-based challenges:
Once students create an account, they can access introductory materials on the Owlypia LMS (Learning Management System). After registering for a specific round, they unlock detailed study materials, all accessible through their LMS dashboard.
Yes. Each student must create an account using their own email address. This account provides access to:
Make sure to keep your login details safe and secure!
Owlypia is designed to compliment students' schoolwork, not replace it. The program helps students build essential life skills while diving deeper into subjects they enjoy. Many students prepare in just 2 to 6 weeks, using flexible, self-paced study plans.
Owlypia gives students a platform to:
Whether they win or not, students walk away more curious, capable, and confident.
Linguaowl is Owlypia's personalized English proficiency test. It evaluates core language skills and helps students identify their strengths and areas for improvement. It's a free diagnostic tool available to all participants at the beginning of their Owlypia journey.
Owlypia Online is an international competition where students aged 9–18 test their knowledge in one of five subject areas. The exam is taken fully online and open to students worldwide.
Students can register through the Owlypia student or supervisor portal. The participation fee is £20, and registration is open until one week before the scheduled exam dates.
Yes. During the registration process, each student selects one favourite subject.
All questions are multiple choice, based solely on your chosen subject.
There are 90 questions, and students have 90 minutes to complete the test.
You can click here to view sample questions.
Your test will resume from where you left off once you reconnect. However, the timer does not pause, you still have 90 minutes total from when you started the test. It is the student's responsibility to ensure a stable internet connection during the exam.
Awards are given by subject area and within each age category (Owlin: 9–11, Owlet: 12–14, Owly: 15–18).
The Top 225 students are awarded based on their rankings in each subject and age group.
All participation and achievement certificates are sent by email to both students and their supervisors within one week of the competition.
To see the complete list of guidelines, please view our complete online guidelines.
Owlypia Locals are two-day, intellectually stimulating competitions based on team challenges for students in three age groups:
Owlypia Locals are hosted either onsite or virtually and take place in different countries around the world.
Visit the Owlypia Locals Registration Page to see upcoming dates and venues for local competitions.
There are four team-based challenges:
All teams must participate in all four challenges.
Each team consists of three students. In exceptional cases, a team may compete with two members, although this may be a disadvantage in some challenges.
A single student may register, but they are responsible for forming or joining a team.
No. All team members must be from the same age category.
Yes! Team members can choose the same or different favourite subjects; it's completely up to them.
Yes, you certainly can! Teams can be formed with students from different schools and/or countries. It can also help you start new friendships!
If you're missing one or two members, please email us at info@owlypia.org and we'll do our best to help you find teammates.
Although students can attend without a supervisor, it is strongly recommended that teams be accompanied by a responsible adult during Owlypia Locals.
Supervisors:
No. Supervisors do not pay any participation fees for Owlypia Locals.
Note: If a student wins prizes from multiple competitions (e.g., Owlypia Online and Local), only the higher discount can be used within the deadline.
Participation certificates are handed out during the event.
Achievement certificates are emailed to supervisors within 2–3 weeks after the competition.
You may visit the Owlypia Locals registration page to see the fees for each local event.
Academics, educators, and accompanying supervisors who are pre-trained by Owlypia to serve as judges during the event.
Owlypia Global Round is a six-day intellectually challenging competition where students participate in both individual and team-based challenges. The competition is open to students in three age groups:
Owlypia Globals are hosted at prestigious institutions in inspiring locations around the world.
Visit the Owlypia Globals Page to view the venues and dates of upcoming global events.
Yes. All participants must first receive a medal certificate from:
to qualify for participation in Owlypia Globals.
Students compete in the following six challenges:
Yes! Team members can choose the same or different favourite subjects, whatever works best for them.
No worries! If you are missing one or two teammates, please email us at info@owlypia.org and we'll do our best to help you form a team.
Yes, all participants must be accompanied by a supervisor during Owlypia Globals.
We offer two participation packages:
Academics, educators and accompanying supervisors who are trained in advance by the Owlypia team.
You can win discounts by:
