International German Olympics (IDO) 2024
The IDO is legendary. Known as a major international celebration of the German language, the 2024 edition of the contest comes to Göttingen! Young participants will compete for the title of best learner of the German language and also embark on a journey of discovery through the green city of science. In national preliminary rounds, around 50 countries around the world are now preparing for the grand IDO final in Göttingen from 15 to 22 July 2024. It’s taking part that counts!
National German Olympics in New Zealand
High school students who have qualified at A2 level in the National German Olympics (Nationale Deutscholympiade = NDO), or any other accredited national selection procedure, are eligible to compete in the IDO. Contestants must be between 14 and 17 years of age.
One student from New Zealand can take part in the IDO 2024.
One student from New Zealand can take part in the IDO 2024.
The following persons are not eligible to take part in the IDO:
- Students whose mother tongue is German or who have at least one native German-speaking parent.
- Students who have lived for more than six months at a time in a German-speaking country.
- Students at German schools abroad or private schools whose principal language of instruction and communication is German.
- Students who are already of legal age (18 or older).
- Students already enrolled to study at a university.
- Students who provide false information about themselves will be disqualified and/or stripped of their titles.
- Two contestants per country, whether at the same or different language levels, may compete in Dresden.
You can find all relevant information about the application process as well as the application form here. After the application deadline, we will review all applications and contact suitable candidates regarding the next steps in the selection process.
The final selection for the IDO will take place online after the 19th of February 2024. The exact date is still to be determined.
