United Kingdom

Committee of volunteers supported by staff at Warwick University (hosts of the national finals) and administrative support from the Royal Society of Biology.

Approximately 9000.

Online exam in January.

Three days of training and testing 16 students at the national finals.

Approximately one week of training just prior to the IBO. Often involves Kew Gardens and the Natural History Museum.

None.

Certificates awarded to Gold, Silver, Bronze, Highly Commended and Commended.

Any students in the UK and abroad. Only students who have studied for at least two years at a school in the UK are eligible for team selection.

September to July.

5 to 6 hours.

Social media and mailing lists of former participating schools.

There are sometimes stories published in regional newspapers about the success of individual schools.