Canada Junior AI Olympiad
CJAIO 2026-27
The Canada Junior Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (CJAIO) is designed for students in Grades 5-8 who are ready to build strong foundations in programming, computational thinking, data literacy, and introductory artificial intelligence.
Grades 5-8
Python
Algorithms
Data
Intro AI
Competition Overview
CJAIO 2026-27 introduces younger students to the core skills behind artificial intelligence through an age-appropriate academic competition. The contest emphasizes Python programming, problem solving, data manipulation, basic algorithms, and the mathematical ideas that support modern AI.
The competition is intended to be challenging but accessible for motivated Grade 5-8 students. Participants are encouraged to learn by building, experimenting, and explaining their reasoning clearly.
Who Can Participate
- Students in Grades 5-8 during the 2026-27 school year.
- Students with basic Python experience or a strong interest in learning programming.
- Students who enjoy math, logic, puzzles, data, and computational problem solving.
Core Skills
Python Programming
Data Structures
Algorithms
Data Processing
Data Visualization
Introductory AI
Math Foundations
Computational Thinking