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2026/03/25 Guide to Presenting Rules in the Linguistics Olympiad
This guide introduces ways to show your linguistic rules when writing your solutions for the Linguistics Olympiad.
【Guide to Presenting Rules in the Linguistics Olympiad】
2026/03/20 2026TOL National Team Training Program Stage I Course Handouts
Please see the link below for the course handouts for the National Team Training Program Stage I this year.
【National Team Training Program Stage I Course Handouts】
2026/03/16 2026 TOL Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad (APLO) National Team Selection Announcement
A total of 176 contestants participated in the Selection Round 2, with 156 completing the contest. After careful evaluation by the problem committee, 39 outstanding contestants have been selected as national team members to participate in the APLO on March 29, along with 8 additional alternates.
The list of selected team members is as follows. Congratulations to those who have been selected! For those who were not selected, please do not be discouraged and keep up the good work. Score reports will be sent to all participants as soon as possible.
Please also note that advancement to APLO is determined by taking the better of the following two calculations: “80% of Round 2 score + 20% of Round 1 score” or “100% of Round 2 score.”
If any selected contestant wishes to decline their qualification for the APLO, please send an email to ioltwtwiol@gmail.com before 17:00 on March 20 (Friday).
[APLO National Team Members and Alternates List]
2026/03/09 Correction to the 2026 TOL List of National Team Training Program Stage I Qualified Persons
Due to administrative reasons, the admitted and waitlisted National Team Training Program Stage I qualified persons have been corrected as follows. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. After the correction, among paritcipants who were not recommended through the high school or homeschool nomination channels, 38 have been admitted as National Team Training Program Stage I qualified persons and 9 have been placed on the waiting list.
In addition, please note that the pre-training notice for the National Team Stage I and the notice for the selection round have already been sent to all National Team Training Program Stage I qualified persons. Please check your email.
【List of National Team Training Program Stage I Qualified Persons】
2026/03/06 Announcement of Results, Problems, and Solutions for the 2026 TOL National Team Selection Round 1
The results and solutions for the National Team Selection Round 1 have been released!
The list of admitted and waitlisted candidates for the National Team Stage I can be found in the PDF file linked below.
The Chinese and English problem sets, solutions, and statistical data of the competition results have been published. Please visit the “Past Problems” section in the “For Students” on the official website.
A total of 209 participants took part in this competition. Among contestants who were not nominated through high schools or the homeschool recommendation channel, 41 candidates were admitted as National Team Stage I members and 8 were placed on the waiting list. If an admitted candidate is unable to attend the Round 2 on the afternoon of March 15, please send an email to ioltwtwiol@gmail.com by March 10. Waitlisted candidates will then be invited in order.
【List of National Team Stage I Candidates】
2026/02/12 ✨ Important Announcement: Registration Opens for the Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad Problem-Solving Training Course! ✨
Over the years, we have received many inquiries about training courses. However, aside from the problem-solving camp first held two years ago (renamed the Logic Training Camp this year), the Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad has not previously offered any regular courses for general students; only short-term training sessions for national team members have been available before competitions.
Recognizing the shortage of instructional resources in Olympiad linguistics, we have decided to respond to the expectations of students who are passionate about the Linguistics Olympiad. In the coming semester, we will invite many outstanding former national team members and students from the NTU Graduate Institute of Linguistics to offer a new “Linguistics Olympiad Problem-Solving Training Course.” This course is designed for students who wish to improve their problem-solving skills but are unsure where to begin or how to approach problems efficiently, providing an opportunity to discover their potential and strengthen their abilities.
Through this course, we not only hope to cultivate more strong contestants and help the representatives of Taiwan achieve even better results, but also to pass on the techniques of Olympiad problem solving, the experience accumulated by previous participants, and the spirit refined over the past decade.
The course will run on a semester basis, with classes held on several Saturdays between March and July, from 14:00 to 15:30. As this is currently a pilot program, we plan to open two classes. Each class requires a minimum of 5 students to run, accommodates up to 10 students, and the total enrollment will be capped at 20 students. Space is limited—registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis!
【Problem-Solving Training Course Brochure】
【Registration Form】
2026/01/31 2026 Upcoming Events
2026/01/25 ✨ Homeschooler Nomination Guidelines for the Taiwan Team of the International Linguistics Olympiad ✨
Taking into account that homeschooled high school students did not have a nomination pathway under the original guidelines, we hereby announce the nomination guidelines for homeschoolers, so that they can have a fairer opportunity to participate in the training and competition. Registration for the preliminary selection round is still open—please be sure to seize the opportunity!
【Homeschooler Nomination Guidelines】
【Registration Form】
2026/01/13 ✨ School Nomination Guidelines for the Taiwan Team of the International Linguistics Olympiad ✨
Registration for the Linguistics Logic Training Camp and the National Team Preliminary Selection officially opened yesterday—everyone is welcome to sign up!
In response to this year’s newly introduced High School Nomination Pathway, we are also releasing the School Nomination Guidelines for the Taiwan Team of the International Linguistics Olympiad for your reference.
More good news: To encourage participation in the Linguistics Logic Training Camp, students from outside Northern Taiwan (i.e., not residing in Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, or Yilan) who register for both the Training Camp and the Preliminary Selection will receive a NT$500 travel subsidy, which can be collected on-site at the preliminary round.
Please note that the brochure has undergone minor revisions. The latest version is provided via the link below—be sure to check it out!
【Registration Form】
【School Nomination Guidelines】
【Blank Table of Nominated Students】
【Preliminary Selection Brochure】
2026/01/09 ✨ Registration Now Open: Taiwan Selection Preliminary Round for the International Linguistics Olympiad & Taiwan Linguistics Logic Training Camp ✨
Interested in exploring the wonders of linguistics and challenging the International Linguistics Olympiad? Don’t miss the following exciting events!
📚 Taiwan Linguistics Logic Training Camp
Date: Feb 6 (Fri) – Feb 8 (Sun), 9:10–16:20
Venue: National Taiwan University
Program Description: Led by linguistics experts and former national team members, this camp introduces participants to diverse fields of linguistics, teaches systematic problem-solving strategies, and helps build a solid foundation for competition.
Meals & Accommodation: Lunch will be provided each day; accommodation is not included.
🏆 Taiwan Selection Preliminary Round for the International Linguistics Olympiad
Date: Feb 27 (Fri), 13:30–16:00
Eligibility: Open to all junior and senior high school students interested in linguistic logic (see the guidelines for details).
Competition Format Update: This year introduces major changes to the competition format, including a new High School Recommendation Track and an additional Selection Semi-Final Round. Please refer to page 4 of the guidelines for further details.
Test Locations:
Northern Taiwan ｜ National Taiwan University
Central Taiwan ｜ Feng Chia University
Southern Taiwan ｜ National Sun Yat-sen University
➜ Participants from central and southern Taiwan can take the test closer to home for added convenience!
【Preliminary Round Guidelines】
📝 Registration & Fees
Training Camp registration & payment period: Jan 12 – Jan 19 ｜ Fee: NT$5,000
Preliminary Round registration & payment period: Jan 12 – Feb 8 ｜ Fee: NT$1,200
Special bundle price for both events: NT$5,500 only!
【Registration Form】
⚠️ No refunds will be issued except in cases of force majeure.
Seats are limited—seize the opportunity to join us on a journey into linguistics and take on the international stage! 🌍📖
2025/10/31 2025 Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad Information Session — Registration Now Open!
All high school students and parents interested in learning more about the Linguistics Olympiad are welcome to sign up for free using the form below. 【Information Session Registration Form】
2025/10/28 Announcement of Results for the Fourth Taiwan High School Language Science Fair!
🎉The Fourth Taiwan High School Language Science Fair successfully concluded last Saturday (10/25)!
This year's competition was especially intense, with outstanding participants from all over Taiwan presenting impressive research and creative ideas across various fields of linguistics. The judges noted that many projects demonstrated a level of maturity in research methods, data analysis, and presentation skills that exceeded typical middle school standards, leaving a strong impression.
We sincerely thank all participants for their hard work in preparation, as well as the parents, teachers, and guests who attended in person, making this event even more fulfilling for language enthusiasts!
Congratulations to all award-winning participants, and we welcome everyone to continue following and supporting the Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad!
For more information, please visit the Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad Facebook page. FB 【粉絲專頁】
📜【Award Winners】 as shown in the image
2025/08/07 Registration Open for the Fourth Taiwan High School Language Science Fair!
Interested in exploring linguistics and language science? Sign up for the science fair and share your discoveries with everyone!
Click here:【Fourth Science Fair Website】
2025/07/29 Taiwan Team Wins 2 silver medals, 5 bronze medals, and 1 honorable mention in Individual Competition, 1 gold and 1 silver medal in Team Competition at IOL 2025!
🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉
The home team shone brilliantly and dazzled everyone!
✨ All eight of our national contestants won individual and team awards, making us the country with the highest number of medals this year — setting a new historic record!
🏆 Our two teams in the team competition respectively claimed gold and silver medal, making us the biggest winner at this year's International Linguistics Olympiad!
The brightest spotlight of the entire event was on Team Taiwan! Let's cheer for Taiwan! 🇹🇼🔥
News reports:
【自由】語言學奧賽 我獲10獎牌史上最佳
【自由】國際語奧賽傳捷報 台灣代表隊史上最佳奪1金3銀5銅
【Newtalk】台灣代表隊勇奪10獎橫掃語言學奧林匹亞！史上最佳成績、團體賽包辦金銀牌
【聯合】語言學奧林匹亞 我小將團體賽「金包銀」創史上最佳紀錄
2025/05/04 Taiwan Team Selected for IOL 2025 【National Team Selection List】
Congratulations to the Taiwan team for winning 1 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the 2025 Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad (APLO), tying for first place with teams from Singapore, Japan, China and South Korea!【Official APLO Results】
2025/03/14 Taiwan National Team First-round Trial Results & Answer Key Released
The results and answer key for the National Team First-round Trial are out!
The official list of qualified and waitlisted candidates for the first-round national team selection can be found in the announcement.
You can also check the English and Chinese answer keys and competition statistics via the links below.
This year, 165 participants took the exam, with 17 candidates (top 10%) qualifying as official first-round national team members and 8 candidates (top 15%) placed on the waitlist.
For more information, please visit the Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad Facebook page. 【粉絲專頁】
★ Individual scores will be available for inquiry via the Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad registration system from 12 PM on March 16. Thank you for your patience.
★ If any officially selected first-round national team member is unable to participate in APLO (Asia-Pacific Linguistics Olympiad), waitlisted candidates will be notified for substitution in order of ranking.
2025/02/07 Registration Open for Taiwan National Team First-round Trial!
Please register through 【全國初選報名系統】
The event will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, with a registration fee of NT$1000.
A cash subsidy of NT$500 will be refunded on the competition day for students from central, southern, eastern, and outlying island regions. However, the full amount must be paid at the time of registration.
Registration fees are non-refundable except in cases of force majeure, such as earthquakes or typhoons.
For more information, please visit the Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad Facebook page. 【粉絲專頁】
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2025/01/15 Taiwan Linguistics Olympiad Linguistic Puzzle Camp Opens!
The Linguistic Puzzle Camp will be held from February 5 to February 7 at the NTU College of Liberal Arts Lecture Hall. Registration is open from January 15 to January 21. Please refer to the registration system for details. Spots are limited, so sign up as soon as possible!
🔔Reminder: Students who have registered in previous years must register again. Due to the large number of participants each year, past records are cleared annually.
Registration link:https://reg.ioltw.org
2024/09/08 2024-2025 Upcoming Events (Partial)
2024/08/18 Taiwan Team Wins Three Silver, One Bronze, and One Honorable Mention in Individual Competition and One Bronze in Team Competition at IOL 2024!
Congratulations to the Taiwan team members! News reports:
【CNA News】國際語奧台灣隊大放異彩 勇奪多項榮譽
【NTU epaper】臺大教授帶領臺灣代表隊勇奪「2024國際語言學奧林匹亞競賽」佳績並取得2025主辦權
2024/07/05 Registration Open for the Third Taiwan High School Language Science Fair!
Interested in exploring linguistics and language science? Sign up for the science fair and share your discoveries with everyone!
Click here:【Third Science Fair Website】
2024/06/04 Problems and Solutions for the First and Second Editions of the LingPuz Marathon Now Available
2024/05/30 Highlights from the Second LingPuz Marathon
The Second LingPuz Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, May 25, 2024. We believe that everyone gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of linguistics through the three hours of collaborative puzzle-solving. We invite you to revisit the event through our highlight video and photos, and we hope you will continue to support the TOL, the Language Science Fair, and the LingPuz Marathon!【Photos & Videos】
2024/04/25 Taiwan Team Selected for IOL 2024 【National Team Selection List】
Congratulations to the Taiwan team for winning 1 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the 2024 Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad (APLO), tying for first place with teams from China and Japan!!【Official APLO Results】【Taiwan National Team Selection List】
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