UKLO is the UK's national linguistics olympiad — students solve logic puzzles based on real but unfamiliar languages. No prior linguistic knowledge required. Four levels from Foundation to Advanced; top Advanced scorers represent the UK at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL).
Exam format
Papers, durations and question style sourced from official board specifications.
| Paper | Duration | Questions | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation / Breakthrough / Intermediate / Advanced | 2.5 hours (Advanced) | — | — | Open-book linguistic problems |
Meet the mentor team
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Dr. A. Patel
PhD Physics — Cambridge
- 10+ yrs · A-Level / IB / AP
- Former IPhO trainer
- 200+ A* students
Ms. R. Khan
MMath Hons — Imperial College
- A-Level + STEP specialist
- Cambridge offer-holder coach
- Awwwards-style verified
Mr. S. Iyer
B.Tech IIT Bombay
- JEE Advanced AIR top 1%
- Olympiad mentor (INPhO/INMO)
- 5 yrs · 1-to-1 only
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