Rwanda ComputingOlympiad
Join Rwanda Computing Olympiad, a national Informatics and AI competition for high schoolers, encouraging problem-solving skills and innovation in Artificial Intelligence, Programming, designed for young enthusiasts aged 20 and below.
Who We Are
Rwanda's Future in Informatics & Artificial Intelligence
The Rwanda Computing Olympiad is dedicated to discovering and nurturing talented young programmers and AI innovators who will represent our nation on the global stage.
Our Mission
We identify and nurture talented young programmers and AI enthusiasts across Rwanda, providing them with world-class training in algorithms, data structures, machine learning, and problem-solving. Through structured competitions, AI projects, and camps, we prepare students to excel in international informatics and artificial intelligence olympiads and beyond.
Our Vision
We envision Rwanda as a recognized center of excellence in informatics and artificial intelligence education, where computational thinking and data-driven innovation are embedded in every school. Our students will not only represent Rwanda on the global stage but also become leaders in AI research, technological innovation, and digital transformation.
Core Values
Excellence in all we do. Collaboration across institutions. Inclusivity for all talented students regardless of background. Innovation in our approaches, from algorithms to machine learning. Impact that extends beyond competitions to real-world applications of informatics and AI.
Eligibility
Discover the selection process in detail and learn about the criterias to see who can take part.
High School Students
Enrolled in Rwandan high school
Age: 20 or Below
As of Time of Registration
Rwandan Schools Only
Students studying in Rwanda
Selection Criteria
Find out the stages we go through to select the best Rwanda's representatives.
School Registration
Schools register to participate in Selection Tests
School Tests
Students take school selection tests and qualify for the National Selection Test
National Tests
Qualified students advance to nationwide tests and get selected for training camps
Training Camps
Top performers join preparation camps and compete for the national team
Path to IOAI & IOI 2026
Our path combining algorithmic & AI tracks to prepare for both 2026 Olympiads.
School Selection Test
Students take a school-supervised selection test via Rwanda Computing Olympiad.
Online Camps & Workshops
Intro workshops covering algorithms, data structures, and AI foundations.
National Selection Test
Test to decide candidates for algorithmic & AI deep training.
In-Person Training Camp
Intensive bootcamp with algorithmic, data structures, and ML modules.
AI Project / Research Track Begins
Students embark on AI projects (model building, ML pipelines) for IOAI prep.
Final Test for National Teams
Combined algorithm + AI test to select Rwanda's IOI & IOAI teams.
IOAI – International AI Olympiad
Rwanda's AI team competes in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
IOI – International Informatics Olympiad
Rwanda's programming team competes in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Our Team
Meet the team leading Rwanda's international informatics competitions.
Learning & AI Resources
Comprehensive resources mixing competitive programming and artificial intelligence - from algorithms to machine learning, contests to AI research.
Web Platforms
USACO Guide
Comprehensive competitive programming guide & training.
Visualgo
Interactive algorithm & data structure visualizations.
Kaggle Learn
Free micro-courses on ML, data science & AI ethics.
CodinGame
Coding games, AI bot programming & clash battles.
Elements of AI
University of Helsinki's free AI fundamentals course.
Books & References
Competitive Programming Handbook
Essential CP techniques by Antti Laaksonen.
AI: A Modern Approach (Russell & Norvig)
The quintessential AI textbook, 4th edition.
Introduction to Algorithms (CLRS)
Comprehensive algorithms & data structures reference.
Hands-On ML (Aurélien Géron)
Practical ML with Scikit-Learn, Keras & TensorFlow.
Practice Problems Spreadsheet
Curated competitive programming problems by topic.
Code Editors & IDEs
VS Code
Popular editor with CP & ML extensions.
Vim
A powerful, free, and open-source, modal text editor.
PyCharm
Python IDE ideal for data science & AI development.
Code::Blocks
Lightweight C/C++ IDE for competitive programming.
Jupyter Notebooks
Interactive development environment for ML & data analysis.
Sublime Text
Fast, customizable text editor with competitive programming shortcuts.
Contest Platforms
Codeforces
Premier competitive programming platform with regular contests.
Kaggle Competitions
ML competitions with real-world datasets & prizes.
AtCoder
High-quality algorithmic contests from Japan.
DrivenData
Data science competitions for social good.
TopCoder
Algorithm, design & development competitions.
LeetCode
Technical interview prep with programming challenges.
Our Sponsors & Partners
Rwanda Computing Olympiad is proudly supported by leading technology companies and educational institutions committed to nurturing young talent. These organizations make the Rwanda Computing Olympiad possible through their generous support.
