Economics Olympiad African Challenge 2026

Register for the Economics Olympiad African Challenge 2026!

Are you ready to test your economic thinking, challenge yourself against top students from Africa, and compete to secure a spot in the prestigious International Final Round (IFR) 2026? The Economics Olympiad African Challenge (EOAC) is your chance to showcase your analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of real-world economic concepts. This competition is designed for high-school students aged 14–20 from African countries without a national Economics Olympiad organizer.

Please note that participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian purchase the ticket on their behalf.

The EO African Challenge, which is open to individual participants, consists of two online stages: a Multiple-Choice Examination from April 6 – April 13, 2026, and an Oral Examination on April 27, 2026. If you've got a passion for economics and a drive to compete on an international stage, this is your moment to shine!

Stages of the competition:

Stage 1 | Multiple-Choice Examination: April 6 – April 13, 2026

• Conducted online via the EO testing system (details about testing system access will be sent upon registration confirmation).
• Exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of 40 minutes.
• Participants complete the test independently and are only allowed to use scrap papers, a pen/pencil, and a calculator.
• The best-performing students advance to the next stage, the Oral Examination.

Stage 2 | Oral Examination: April 27, 2026

• Conducted online and only for the best-performing students from Stage 1.
• The best-performing participants will advance to the International Final Round 2026 taking place in Ancient Olympia, Greece, from August 10 to August 14, 2026.

Who is eligible to participate?

• High school students (or equivalent) aged 14-20 coming from African countries without a national Economics Olympiad organizer (check out our website to see if your country has a national organizer). If your country has a national EO organizer, please reach out to the national organizer if you are interested in participating in the EO.

Why participate?

• A chance to qualify for the 2026 International Final Round taking place in Ancient Olympia, Greece, from August 10 to August 14, 2026.
• Compete with the best young economic minds worldwide
• Gain recognition and boost your academic & career prospects
• Challenge yourself with thought-provoking economic problems

The deadline for registration is April 3, 2026, 11:59 PM GMT.

Don't miss this opportunity—register now and take your first step towards becoming an Economics Olympiad champion!