I0 · Optional CIT readiness review · About 3 hours

IAI²O Readiness Review + Track Comparison

Compare the public AIIC, AI4SCI and AI4BIZ rules with the student's current math, coding, research and English readiness. CIT lessons can run online worldwide or onsite in Apgujeong, but I0 is not an official organizer course or required prerequisite.

Primary AI education and portfolio routes by student goal

Do not treat one IAI²O result as an admissions portfolio by itself. Start with the international-school academics-and-EC route, then use the science/gifted-school inquiry route where relevant.

1 · Primary route

International-school AI education & EC portfolio

Protect AP, IB and IGCSE academics first, then extend into student-owned AI projects and extracurricular evidence.

2 · Next route

Science and gifted-school AI portfolio

Check each school and admissions track's official rules first, then build verifiable student-led AI inquiry.

CIT preparation may be online or onsite. The organizer's current rules control competition eligibility, registration and event format. CIT does not guarantee advancement, awards, admissions outcomes or search-platform placement.

At a Glance

Course type	I0 · Optional CIT readiness review (not an official or required IAI²O course)
For whom	Students and parents considering a future IAI²O cycle who want to compare track-specific official eligibility with the student's current readiness
Official status	Preliminary and final registration for 2026 are closed. The official homepage lists the in-person Global Final for September 25-27, 2026.
Track criteria	The official AIIC page describes an individual competition for full-time secondary students in grades 7-12. The AI4SCI and AI4BIZ pages describe ages 13-18, individual or 1-3-person teams, and an adult mentor aged 18 or older.
Delivery	Online worldwide or onsite in Apgujeong, 1:1 or small group (1:n). The baseline review is about three hours and may be adjusted.
Deliverables	Readiness notes, a track comparison, an official-rule recheck list, organizer questions and a learning plan. CIT does not promise completed registration, mentor approval, advancement or awards.

Learning Goals

Separate CIT's internal review from the organizer's official eligibility and procedures
Compare AIIC's individual exam format, AI4SCI's research format and AI4BIZ's business format
Check AIIC school-enrollment and grade criteria and AI4SCI/AI4BIZ age, team and adult-mentor criteria
Compare the published AI4SCI/AI4BIZ English submission, presentation and discussion requirements with current readiness
Identify priority gaps in math, Python, ML, research and explanation skills
Draft organizer questions when published dates or scopes appear ambiguous

What the diagnostic and coaching cover

Steps	Content	Time
① Public-rule review	Review the official homepage, FAQ and track pages for current dates, eligibility, region, team and mentor rules. Record the 2026 cycle as closed.	Advance review
② Readiness review	Use sample tasks to inspect the student's math and Python/ML foundations, research experience, English technical reading and topic interests.	About 1.5 hours
③ Track comparison	Compare each published format with current student evidence across AIIC, AI4SCI and AI4BIZ. We do not predict acceptance or advancement.	About 1 hour
④ Next-cycle checklist	List the dates, eligibility, region, team and mentor items to recheck, organizer questions and learning order. CIT does not create accounts, take payment or file official registration.	About 30 minutes

Official sources and boundaries

These organizer materials were checked on August 29, 2026. Because the homepage and FAQ use different reference-date wording, recheck the latest notice and obtain organizer confirmation before a future application.

Official IAI²O homepage — registration status, 2026 dates and three-track overview
Official FAQ PDF — regions, teams, preliminary/final registration and formats
Official AIIC track · official AI4SCI track · official AI4BIZ track

CIT is independent of the organizer. It does not guarantee official mentor approval, eligibility, registration, advancement, awards or admissions outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I0 mandatory?

No. I0 is an optional CIT readiness review, not an official IAI²O course or prerequisite. The organizer's current rules determine eligibility and procedures.

Does CIT match the academic mentor?

The official AI4SCI and AI4BIZ track pages require an adult mentor aged 18 or older. CIT can review the public role requirements and discuss possible educational support, but it does not guarantee organizer approval or a match with any particular mentor.

Can I register for multiple tracks at once?

The official materials publish separate participation and project rules for each track. AI4BIZ's project cap does not itself authorize or recommend cross-track registration. Confirm any overlap directly with the organizer before applying.

Can I still register for the 2026 competition?

No. The official homepage shows both preliminary and final registration for 2026 as closed. For a later cycle, recheck the new dates, regions, eligibility, team and mentor rules on the official site.