Why participate in the Linguistics Olympiad?
- Ever wanted to try deciphering an ancient script, decoding Swahili, or counting in Indonesion?
- Now you can do it! No prior knowledge of linguistics required, just some curiosity and basic problem-solving skills.
- Compete for a chance to go to the international competition and meet participants from all over the world.
- And it's free!
- Try out the problems on this page--we posted a link to solutions below (you can also download the three problems on our
OlympiadFlyer2016!
What is NACLO?
If you're interested in language and enjoy problem-solving, come participate in the North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad. NACLO is a fun and educational contest for students in grades 6-12 in which you will solve linguistics problems from a variety of languages (natural and artificial). No prior knowledge of linguistics or any particular language is required. All you need to bring is your curiosity and enthusiasm!
The first round of the contest will take place on Thursday, January 28, from 10am to 1pm at McGill University (Sign in starting 9.15am; Room TBA). Students who perform well on the first round will be invited back for a second invitational round, to take place on March 10. The winners of the invitational round will be eligible to represent North America at the International Olympiad. More information about the Olympiad can be found at at the official website for NACLO.
Training Session
Curious? Want to learn more and see some example problems?
If you're interested in participating in an information and training session let us know (naclo.montreal [at] gmail.com)!
Or try some practice problems here.
Or download the 2016 Handbook!
Registration
Registration Deadline: January 14th (registration is recommended by then, but possible after)
We also accept on-site registration if you arrive earlier (at 9.30 or earlier) on the day of the contest).
Registration is free. You can register on the officla NACLO Oympiad page.
On the day of Olympiad: January 28 2016
The competition will take place at McGill University (Room 002, 1085 Avenue Dr. Penfield, Montreal H3A 1A7 [map]).
9.15am-10.00am Registration and bagels
10.00am-1pm Olympiad!
Who's organizing this?
The olympiad is organized by linguists at universities across the continent. You can learn more at the general NACLO website.
This year's Olympiad in Montréal is again organized by factulty and students in the Montreal area.
You can reach us at naclo.montreal [at] gmail.com.
