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BPhO Round 1 2026

British Physics Olympiad (BPhO)

Two hour selection paper for the UK team, sat within your school and scanned for marking. Entry is by invitation from BPhO Round 0 results. International schools sit it on Monday 16 November 2026.

What you have to do, and when

  1. Oct 1Thursday, passed
    Round 0 paper, which decides who is invited to Round 1 (2 October for schools outside the UK).
    You
  2. Nov 12Thursday, in 28 days
    Round 1 paper sat in school (UK schools).
    You
  3. Nov 12Thursday, in 28 days
    Contest Nov 12 to 16.

    Online

    Event
  4. Nov 16Monday, in 32 days
    Round 1 paper date for international schools.
    You
  5. Nov 18Wednesday, in 34 days
    Teacher uploads scanned Round 1 scripts by.
    Your school

Can you enter?

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By invitation from Round 0 results. Year 13 or below. Entered by a registered teacher, not by students.

Details

Organizer
British Physics Olympiad (BPhO)
Level
National
Format
Online
Region
United Kingdom
Subjects
physics
Cost
£18 per student
Prize
Certificates
Official page
bpho.org.uk

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