<p>The International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO) is an annual four-hour handwritten essay contest for pre-university students, run by FISP under UNESCO patronage. Participants write a philosophical essay responding to one of four set quotations, in English, French, German, or Spanish.</p><ul><li>2026 edition: XXXIV IPO in Warsaw, Poland, 14–17 May 2026, theme "Freedom and Reason"</li><li>Open to pre-university students selected by each country's national organiser</li><li>Singapore students are selected through the national organiser — direct application to IPO is not available</li><li>Four hours of on-site, handwritten essay writing in one of the four official languages</li><li>Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals plus Honourable Mentions awarded</li></ul><p>Contact Singapore's national IPO organiser for the current selection route and timeline.</p>