The International Abacus Olympiad is Brain Skool's flagship celebration of mental arithmetic — a stage where young abacus learners test their speed, accuracy and focus against peers from schools and academies nationwide.
From sign-up to certificate, here's the path every IAO participant follows.
Sign up online in minutes and pick the level that matches your abacus journey.
Sharpen your speed with the free official IAO practice papers and syllabus.
Take the Olympiad, then receive your certificate — top scorers win trophies and medals.
The International Abacus Olympiad brings together abacus enthusiasts of all ages, united by one goal: promoting mental arithmetic and abacus skills on an international scale. It's a platform for participants to demonstrate their speed, accuracy and agility in mathematical calculation — not just a test, but a celebration of discipline and confidence.
Participants face a series of challenges designed to test mathematical prowess and mental agility — timed calculations, structured problem sets, and category-wise levels from Junior through Level 8, all performed with speed and precision using the abacus.
One of the most enriching parts of the Olympiad is the opportunity for exchange among participants from different schools, cities and backgrounds. As competitors come together to share their knowledge and passion for mental math, they build confidence and gain insight into different learning styles and techniques.
IAO is not just about competition — it's a celebration of excellence in mental arithmetic. Participants who demonstrate exceptional skill are honoured with certificates, medals and trophies, inspiring the next generation to reach for new heights.
A well-run Olympiad, a fair curriculum, and recognition that actually means something.
Officially recognised by the Influencer Book of World Records for the World's Largest Online International Abacus Olympiad.
A clear progression from Junior Level through Level 8, so every student competes at the right difficulty.
The full official IAO practice papers, free on this portal, so students can prepare with confidence.
Compete from home or through a partner centre — whichever fits your student better.
Every participant is recognised with a certificate; top scorers take home medals and trophies.
Run by Brain Skool's whole-brain development program, built specifically around real abacus training.
International Abacus Olympiad is run by Brain Skool, a whole-brain development program built around real abacus training. On May 26, 2024, IAO brought 5,000+ students together in a single online event — a feat recognised with a Certificate of World Record by the Influencer Book of World Records (MSME-registered, ISO-certified).
Every edition returns bigger, with both Online and Offline formats so no young mathlete is left out.
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Influencer Book of World Records — Registration No. 2100
Any student learning abacus, from Junior Level through Level 8, is welcome to take part — individually or through their school or academy.
Both. IAO runs a large-scale Online Olympiad plus Offline events at partner centres, so students can take part in whichever format suits them.
No. The full official IAO practice papers for every level are free to attempt right here on this portal.
Yes — every participant receives a certificate, and top performers are awarded trophies and medals.
IAO is Brain Skool's flagship event, recognised with a Certificate of World Record by the Influencer Book of World Records for the World's Largest Online International Abacus Olympiad.
Join the next International Abacus Olympiad and take home a certificate — maybe even a trophy.
