Participants gain enhanced economic and financial literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and exposure to real-world economic scenarios. They engage with leading economists, academics, and entrepreneurs, gain recognition, build networks, and develop the potential to become future leaders in economics.

The EO has four levels:

1. School Round
2. Regional Round
3. National Final
4. International Final
   Each stage includes unique challenges, assessments, and opportunities for academic and personal development.

No. All students may participate, although those studying Economics or Business may find the content more familiar. Wider reading is encouraged. Recommended reading lists are available on the website.

No. The competition is for individual participants only.

There is no limit. Schools may enter as many students as they wish.

Registration for 2025/26 is open now and closes 12th January.
Late registrations may be possible by contacting: https://economicsolympiad.co.uk/contact-us/

It is your school or college’s official centre number.

Schools register, encourage students to participate, and facilitate testing. Teachers can integrate EO resources into lessons and access further guidance via the registration form.

Any time from 23rd–30th January within the above hours.

Between 24th February and 6th March (Mon–Fri). Specific venues TBC.

Held in London during the week commencing 22nd June (after exam season). Date and venue TBC.

10th–14th August 2026.

Held at a local university for the top school-round performers.
Includes:

• A written examination
• Economics challenges
• Inspirational guest speakers
• A full-day programme

A face-to-face event in London celebrating the UK’s top 50 students.
Includes:

• A written examination (judged by an academic panel)
• Shortlisting of the top 10
• A presentation on a current economic problem
• Guest speakers and economic challenges
• Awards ceremony identifying the top 5 who will represent the UK internationally

No. Questions are drawn from a question bank but remain equivalent in difficulty and coverage.

No. Once a question is answered and moved on from, it cannot be revisited.

The test is automatically submitted.

Only:

• Scrap paper
• Pens/pencils
• A calculator

No notes, textbooks, phones, or internet searches allowed.

1. Lead teacher provides the link
2. Student registers with their own email and password
3. Student enters school join code
4. Completes pre-test questionnaire
5. Accepts GDPR
6. Allows screen recording

Emailed to registered teachers before the School Round.

Yes, if necessary (e.g., illness), but they must:

• Keep camera on
• Be supervised in real time by a teacher

Possibly. Contact [email protected].
No retakes if cheating is suspected.

Report immediately to [email protected]
Cheating includes:

• Using a phone
• Using notes
• Getting help
• Opening other tabs
• Looking at another student’s screen

Check that the student:

• Used correct join code
• Is properly registered
• Is not using an old account

If problems persist, contact [email protected]

Try:

1. Switching to Google Chrome
2. Enabling cookies
3. Avoiding Incognito mode
4. Clearing site data for www.proprofs.com
   If unresolved, it may be a local network issue — contact EO support.

Go to:
Administration → Groups → Completed Report

You can:

• Download all results (Excel)
• View certificates
• Sort by score/date/name

Yes. Teacher attempts are not recorded.

Yes. Links appear after completing the test.