International Linguistics Challenge (ILC) Qualification Round 2025
Applicant criteria
- 7 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The International Linguistics Challenge (ILC) is an annual academic competition (Olympiad) focused on the scientific study of Linguistics. The Qualification Round is the free, initial stage of the challenge. Participants are required to solve complex analytical and logic problems related to unfamiliar or constructed languages, testing pattern recognition and analytical reasoning skills rather than requiring prior specialized linguistic knowledge.
Benefits
Free Participation: The Qualification Round is entirely free for all students.
Certificates: All participants who submit a solution likely receive a certificate of participation (implied by the requirement for a correct full name).
Qualification: Opportunity to qualify for the highly competitive Pre-Final and Final Rounds of the ILC.
Awards: The chance to win prizes and academic recognition in subsequent rounds.
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility: Open to all students worldwide (from middle school up to university/college level).
Age Groups: Participants are automatically placed into relevant age groups based on their date of birth, which dictates the qualification score required for advancement.
Cost: While the Qualification Round is free, participants who qualify and wish to continue to the Pre-Final and Final Rounds must pay the registration costs for those later stages.
Deadline: Solutions must be submitted by the official deadline (December 30, 2025).