International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) – previously NJIO

Register International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) 2026 Now!

This competition is open to 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟭 𝘁𝗼 13 (𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭 𝘁𝗼 𝗔-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 / 𝗦𝗧𝗣𝗠) students who are studying in Malaysia.

Students who have won 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱/ 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿/ 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 Award in IJIO 2026 will be invited to compete in STEAM AHEAD 2026: International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) Global Finals.

Grade Level: 1 to 13 (Primary 1 to A-Levels/ STPM)
*According to Grade Level in January 2026
Language(s): English
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 8 May 2026 @ Online
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆: 10 April 2026!
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://catalog.billplz.com/smo/pf/ijio

How to Register?

Step 1: Make payment via Billplz
*You will receive an Instant Receipt via Email with the Bill ID
You may pay for more than 1 child/ student at once by increasing the quantity. Just put in the same Bill ID during registration.
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Step 2: After payment, go to your Catalog Receipt in your email and complete the Google Registration Form. Fill up the Form. Don’t miss this step! 🙂

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We are delighted to bring you, International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) – previously Design Thinking with Robotics and Computational Thinking International Competition (DrCT Competition) and International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) Global Finals – previously DrCT Global Finals. International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) an innovative approach designed to spark students’ interest in programming by leveraging the principles of computational thinking and block programming. This statement explains how IJIO accomplishes this goal by breaking down complex problems into manageable parts, fostering an engaging and accessible learning environment.

International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) integrates computational thinking into its core, a problem-solving process that involves understanding a problem, breaking it down into manageable parts, identifying patterns, abstracting the problem into a generalizable solution, and designing algorithms to solve it. This method teaches students to approach problems like a computer scientist, enhancing their analytical skills and making the programming process more logical and less intimidating. By engaging with computational thinking, students develop a foundational skill set that not only piques their interest in programming but also equips them with the tools necessary to tackle complex challenges in a systematic and efficient manner.

1. Making Programming Accessible with Block Programming
   Block programming, a key component of IJIO, utilizes visual blocks that students can drag and drop to create programs. This approach eliminates the barrier of syntax errors, one of the most common hurdles for beginners in text-based programming.

2. Interactive Learning Environment
   IJIO offers an interactive and engaging learning environment that encourages experimentation. Students can see the real-time impact of their programming decisions, whether they’re controlling a digital robot or creating an animation.

3. Encouraging Creativity and Innovation
   By simplifying the programming process, IJIO allows students to focus on creativity and innovation. With computational thinking, they learn to see patterns and solutions in new ways, and with block programming, they can quickly implement and test their ideas. This freedom to experiment and innovate without the fear of failure is essential for fostering a deep interest in programming and technology.

International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) and International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) Global Finals are open to Grade 1 to 13 (Primary 1 to A-Lvls/STPM) students studying in Malaysia. 

Students who have won Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Award in IJIO will be invited to compete in STEAM AHEAD 2026 – International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) Global Finals for Grade 1 to A-Lvls/STPM. They will have a chance to win the President’s Award for Excellence in Steam. Contest entry is available on a first come first served basis, so register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Students who have won 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱/ 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿/ 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 Award in AMO 2025, SMGF 2025, SASMO 2026 or SIMOC 2026 are also invited to join STEAM AHEAD:IJIO!

Date

IJIO 2026:
𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 8 May 2025 @ Online
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆: 10 April 2026!
Register Here: https://catalog.billplz.com/smo/pf/ijio

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 11-16 December 2026 @ TBC
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆: TBC
𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: COMING SOON

International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) Format

*Click here for IJIO Format and Syllabus

Primary

	LOWER PRIMARY DIVISION – GRADE 1 TO 2	MIDDLE PRIMARY DIVISION – GRADE 3 TO 4	UPPER PRIMARY DIVISION – GRADE 5 TO 6
Format	15 questions Sec A: 10 Computational Thinking Questions (30 marks) Sec B: 5 Block Programming Questions (60 marks) Bonus Points: 10 Total: 100 SECTION A: 3 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered questions, -1 mark for wrong answer SECTION B: 12 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered or wrong answer	20 questions Sec A: 10 Computational Thinking Questions (30 marks) Sec B: 10 Block Programming Questions (60 marks) Bonus Points: 10 Total: 100 SECTION A: 3 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered questions, -1 mark for wrong answer SECTION B: 6 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered or wrong answer	20 questions Sec A: 10 Computational Thinking Questions (30 marks) Sec B: 10 Block Programming Questions (60 marks) Bonus Points: 10 Total: 100 SECTION A: 3 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered questions, -1 mark for wrong answer SECTION B: 6 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered or wrong answer
Duration	60 minutes	60 minutes	60 minutes
Language(s)	English	English	English

Secondary

	LOWER SECONDARY DIVISION – GRADE 7 TO 8	UPPER SECONDARY DIVISION – GRADE 9 TO 13
Format	19 questions Sec A: 7 Computational Thinking Questions (21 marks) Sec B: 12 Block Programming Questions (72 marks) Bonus Points: 7 Total: 100 SECTION A: 3 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered questions, -1 mark for wrong answer SECTION B: 6 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered or wrong answer	19 questions Sec A: 7 Computational Thinking Questions (21 marks) Sec B: 12 Block Programming Questions (72 marks) Bonus Points: 7 Total: 100 SECTION A: 3 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered questions, -1 mark for wrong answer SECTION B: 6 marks for correct answer, 0 mark for unanswered or wrong answer
Duration	90 minutes	90 minutes
Language(s)	English	English

SCORING SYSTEM (Refer to above table for exact scoring)

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

AWARDS

The top 50% of the participants will receive an award certificate.

^Perfect Score	Full marks
^Gold Award	Top 8%
Silver Award	Next 12%
Bronze Award	Next 20%
Honorable Mention Award	Next 10%
Certificate of Participation	Next 50%

^qualifies as a significant award for International Junior Honor Society (IJHS)

HOW TO REGISTER?

Step 1: Make payment via https://catalog.billplz.com/smo/pf/ijio
*You will receive an Instant Receipt via Email with the Bill ID
You may pay for more than 1 child/ student at once by increasing the quantity. Just put in the same Bill ID during registration.
.
Step 2: After payment, go to your Catalog Receipt in your email and complete the Google Registration Form. Fill up the Form. Don’t miss this step! 🙂

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For SCHOOL Bulk Registration: Kindly email to info@smo-testing.com (Only for IJIO-previously DrCT)

All participating schools MUST have at least 10 students taking part.

All participants MUST register according to CURRENT Year Level in school.
*According to Grade Level in January 2026

IMPORTANT!!! IJIO Registrations submitted without meeting minimum requirements will be automatically voided/ disqualified and no refund will be entertained.

More info will be available at our Facebook (fb.me/smoMalaysia).