Contest Rules

Number of rounds
- Three rounds: Round 1, Round 2 (qualify via Round 1), and USAAIO camp (qualify via Round 2).
Eligibility requirements to participate in USA-NA-AIO
- Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a full-time middle/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.
- Must not be a full-time university student in the competition year.
2026 USA-NA-AIO Round 1 competition rule
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2026 USA-NA-AIO Round 2 competition documents

FAQs

Question: I am a U.S. or Canadian citizen attending a school outside of the U.S. and Canada. Am I eligible to participate in USA-NA-AIO?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Can I take USA-NA-AIO without being proctored?

Answer: No. If you do so, your score is not certified and you cannot advance to the next level competition.

Question: Who register for the contest? Contestants or proctors?

Answer: Contestants.

Question: Do I need to know who will be my proctor for Round 1 when I register?

Answer: No. You will be asked to enter your proctor's information during the contest.

Question: Is USA-NA-AIO individual-based or team-based?

Answer: Individual-based.