The International Linguistics Challenge (ILC) is a global educational program and competition that empowers middle school, high school, and university students to explore the scientific study of language, challenge their analytical thinking, and discover patterns in human communication through linguistic problem-solving.
Deadline
Dec 30, 2026(estimated)
Cost
Free
Eligibility
Grades 9–12
Format
Competition · Remote
How to apply
Submit a single document with written solutions for all problems.
Achieve minimum score of 15 points for Junior division.
Register for Pre-Final Round and pay 15 EUR fee.
Take 60-minute supervised Pre-Final exam during exam window.
From the program’s own page — verified, not invented.
Key dates
Qualification Round opens (estimated from prior cycle pattern)
Sep 1, 2026(estimated)
Qualification Round results announcement
Jan 14, 2027(estimated)
Pre-Final Round registration deadline
Feb 5, 2027(estimated)
Pre-Final Round exam window
Feb 8, 2027(estimated)
Final Round exam
Mar 10, 2027(estimated)
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