Number of rounds
Three rounds: Round 1, Round 2 (qualification through Round 1), and the USAAIO camp (qualification through Round 2).
Eligibility requirements to participate in USA-NA-AIO
- Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or a full-time middle or high school student studying in the U.S. or Canada.
- Be under 20 years old on the first day of the international competition in the competition year.
- Not be a full-time university student in the competition year.
2027 USA-NA-AIO Round 1 competition documents
These documents will be published soon.
2027 USA-NA-AIO Round 2 competition documents
These documents will be published soon.
2026 USA-NA-AIO Round 2 competition documents
FAQs
I am a U.S. or Canadian citizen attending a school outside the U.S. or Canada. Am I eligible to participate in USA-NA-AIO?
Yes.
Can I take USA-NA-AIO without being proctored?
No. If you do so, your score will not be certified, and you cannot advance to the next level of competition.
Who registers for the contest: contestants or proctors?
Contestants.
Do I need to know who my Round 1 proctor will be when I register?
No. You will be asked to enter your proctor's information during the contest.
Is USA-NA-AIO an individual or team competition?
It is an individual competition.