Olympiad in your classroom
Our primary goal is to foster students’ enthusiasm for economics and to connect like-minded people. We need your help! As a teacher you can help us by motivating, informing and coaching your students.
Participation of an entire class – on the initiative of the teacher:
possible online
Independent participation by a single student:
possible online
Necessary level:
basic knowledge of economics
Time investment (teacher):
one hour
Ready to participate?
The first round of this year’s Economics Olympiad is now over.
We’ve sent out the results via email — thank you to everyone who participated!
In order to not miss any news about next school years' Economics Olympiad, register for our teacher's promotional mailing.
FAQ
Why should I sign up my students to participate?
Because you make a valuable contribution.
You can challenge gifted students – with little extra effort on your part.
You may lay the foundation for a student’s university studies or a career in economics – this is quite common.
You open new doors. Students might discover hidden talents or interests.
You will get information on the level of your students – in comparison with students from Switzerland and around the world.
You can be proud of the accomplishments of your students, proud of your school’s commitment – and proud of your own contribution.
What's my task?
You are responsible for motivating the students to participate.
You initiate the first exam. That is very simple – students can participate in class or as homework. The exam takes 45 minutes and can be solved online.
Which level is required to participate in the economics olympiad?
The Olympiad is open to everyone who enjoys economics.
How can I prepare my students for the competition?
No preparation is necessary for the Online Exam.
If you wish to get an idea of the level, you can find exams from previous years here.
How do I sign up?
You can register your class any time on the OlyPortal platform.
We are using the new OlyPortal platform. The process is slightly different than in previous years:
- Register on OlyPortal with your Switch edu-ID (or create one if needed, using a private email address and leaving the matriculation number field empty).
- Create a class. You will receive a personalised link that you can share with your students.
- Your students use the link to register and take the exam online.
- After the end of the exam period, you can view your students' results via the platform.
Do you need any help or support? Don't hesitate to contact us at economics(at)olympiad.ch - we are here for you!
What are the requirements for participants?
Students must either be enrolled at a Swiss or Liechtenstein school, have their principal residence in Switzerland or be Swiss citizens.
Students should not be enrolled at university or a university of applied sciences and must have been working toward receiving a highschool diploma or a similar degree as of December 1st, 2024.
The students must be younger than 20 years old as of June 30th, 2025.
How much does it cost to participate?
Participation is free of charge for the entire programme.
Are there other Science Olympiads?
Yes, there are ten more Science Olympiads in the following subjects: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geography, informatics, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics and robotics.
