For the first time, we have our first round of the Swiss Olympiad in Informatics as a multiple choice round on OlyPortal. The test takes 40 min and is ideal to be taken in class as a fun classroom activity. The test is open from September 1st until September 26th. Afterwards, we will contact the best participants, who qualify for our workshops and the second round.
The test does not require any preparation. The test comprises of general algothmic and logical questions, and some pseudo code questions.
FAQ
How can I sign up my class?
Log into OlyPortal as a teacher, you will see the option to create a class. This will generate a link you can send to your students. Once the results are published, you will be able to see the results for all of your students.
My class is not participating, can I still take part in SOI?
Yes of course! Just sign up on OlyPortal as a student and take the test individually.
How do I log into OlyPortal?
You need an eduID account to log into OlyPortal. All the details can be found in the OlyPortal FAQ.
How can I prepare for the test?
There is no need to prepare for the test. It does not require any prior knowledge, just some logical thinking.
What languages is the test available in?
The test is available in English, German, French and Italian.
How does the competition proceed after the first round?
Once the first round ends, we will contact the best participants to let them know they qualified for the second round, which will start on October 1st and run until November 30th. During the second round we also offer workshops to learn about the algorithms you need to solve the tasks.
I have more questions
Reach out to us at info@soi.ch and we can answer any additional questions you might have.