EONZ 2027 School Round registration opens 26 July 2026.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Key Information for EONZ 2027
Find the dates, eligibility requirements, fees, policies and practical information needed to participate in the EONZ 2027 pathway.
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Use the sections below to quickly access the key details about dates, eligibility, fees, policies and more.
Key Dates
Registration deadlines, competition dates, training sessions, EONZ Camp and Team New Zealand milestone.
Eligibility
Age, education, location, passport and Team New Zealand representation requirements.
Fees and Costs
School Round, National Final Round
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers for students, families, schools and home-educated participants.
Important Dates at a Glance
30 Nov 2026
Standard Registration Closes
1-10 Dec 2026
Late registration
(late fee applies)
11 Feb 2027
School Round
(Homebased-online)
27 Feb 2027
National Final Round
(in-person)
Eligibility at a Glance
Aged 14-20 on School Round Exam Day
Enrolled in NZ secondary education
Home-educated students must contact EONZ for verification
Domestic EONZ participation and Team NZ eligibility are separate. A student may participate in the domestic pathway without being eligible to represent New Zealand internationally.
Important Status and Progression
Passport status does not determine whether a student may enter the domestic EONZ competition, but it affects the eligibility for Team New Zealand and the International Final Round.
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Students attending a New Zealand secondary school may enter the School Round regardless of passport.
A) New Zealand Passport Holder / Studying in New Zealand
May progress through the full pathway.
School Round
National Final Round
National Selection Squad
Online Training
EONZ Camp
Team New Zealand consideration
International Final Round if selected and confirmed
Eligible for the full pathway
B) Non-New Zealand Passport Holder / Studying in New Zealand
May participate fully in the domestic EONZ competition and development programme, but cannot be selected to represent Team New Zealand.
School Round
National Final Round
Domestic awards
National Selection Squad
Online Training
EONZ Camp
Cannot progress to:
Team New Zealand selection
International Final Round as a New Zealand representative
Domestic pathway only
C) New Zealand Passport Holder / Studying overseas
May enter the online School Round while studying overseas, but must attend the EONZ Camp in-person.
School Round from overseas
National Final Round (apply for special arrangement)
National Selection Squad
Online Training
EONZ Camp (in-person)
International Final Round if selected and confirmed
In-person EONZ Camp attendance required
Domestic Rounds
All eligible students may participate domestically. Only students who satisfy New Zealand representation requirements may progress to Team New Zealand.
Dual Nationality
A student who holds New Zealand nationality alongside another nationality may elect to be considered for Team New Zealand, subject to the rules and approval requirements of the International organiser.
Fees at a Glance
School Round
Free
National Final Round
TBC
National Selection and Training Programme
TBC
Teeam New Zealand and International participation costs are separate and will be communicated after selection.
Information for Different Audiences
Students and Families
Understand eligibility, competition stages, costs, results and progression.
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Schools and Teachers
Access registration instructions, templates and offical school resources.
For Schools
Home-Educated Students
Contact EONZ for eligibility verification and registration assistance.
Contact EONZ