International Geography Bee
International Academic Competitions
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The International Geography Bee is International Academic Competitions' flagship geography competition for students in Europe and nearby regions. It runs during the school year and is structured around a qualifying stage followed by European Championships.
Students can qualify through a free online Championships Qualifying Exam requested by teachers or parents, through an in-person qualifying exam at regional tournaments, or through online regional tournaments. The competition is offered in age divisions from elementary through varsity, based on birthdate.
It features geography-focused quiz formats, including buzzer-based play and multiple-choice questions, with separate routes for individual competitors and team-based Geography Bowl entries. Teams in the Geography Bowl are made up of two students from the same school.
Students who qualify can progress to the European Championships and, in some cases, the broader International Geography Championships. Practice materials and study guides are available to help students prepare for the competition.
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Location
- Open to students in Europe and Africa; students in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus may also compete in the European Division.
- Age divisions are offered for Varsity, Junior Varsity, Middle School, and Elementary students.
- For the team-based qualifying route, the division is determined by the birthdate of the oldest student on the team.
- The online regional tournament route does not require prior qualifying.
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