International Computer Science Olympiad (SilverZone) 2026-27
SilverZone ICSO is the computer olympiad that SilverZone runs for Classes 1 to 12. It has one round.
When is SilverZone ICSO 2026-27?
Level 1, school picks one: 24 Sep 202622 Oct 202625 Nov 2026
Online or on paper.
How do I register my child, and what does it cost?
Individual or through school, online or offline (SilverZone's own website). A school can become an exam centre free. It usually needs at least 20 to 40 children taking part. Last date: up to 15 days before the exam date the school picks (deadline extended). Fee: shown only when you register.
What is in the paper?
| Classes | Questions | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 25 | 40 |
| 3–5 | 30 | 40 |
| 6–8 | 35 | 40 |
| 9–12 | 40 | 50 |
Total 100 marks. Negative marking: not published. Language: English.
What is the syllabus?
School syllabus.
The topics, class by class, as the organiser lists them:
Class 1
Computer Science: Introduction of computer · Main Parts of Computers · Uses of computer · Introduction to Keyboard and Mouse · Starting and Shutting down Computer · Introduction to MS Paint
Reasoning and Aptitude: Reasoning and Aptitude
Scholar’s Zone: Scholar’s Zone
Class 2
Computer Science: Types of computer · Parts of computer · Working of computer · Keyboard and mouse usage · Uses of computer in our world · Notepad · MS-Paint · WordPad
Reasoning and Aptitude: Reasoning and Aptitude
Scholar’s Zone: Scholar’s Zone
Class 3
Computer Science: Introduction to hardware and Software · Introduction to Windows 10 · MS-Paint · MS-Word 2016 · WordPad · Internet · Notepad
Reasoning and Aptitude: Reasoning and Aptitude
Scholar’s Zone: Scholar’s Zone
Class 4
Computer Science: History of computer · Input and Output Devices · Memory and Storage Devices · Windows 10 · Software Classification · MS Word 2016 · MS-PowerPoint 2016 · Internet
Reasoning and Aptitude: Reasoning and Aptitude
Scholar’s Zone: Scholar’s Zone
Class 5
Computer Science: Generation of computer · Windows 10 · MS-Word 2016 · MS-Excel 2016 · PowerPoint 2016 · Internet and E-mail
Reasoning and Aptitude: Reasoning and Aptitude
Scholar’s Zone: Scholar’s Zone
Class 6
Computer Science: Computer Languages · Small Basic · Algorithm and flow chart · Mail Merge/MS-Word · MS-Excel/MS-PowerPoint · Internet
Reasoning and Aptitude: Reasoning and Aptitude
Scholar’s Zone: Scholar’s Zone
Class 7
Computer Science: Basic of Operating System · Small Basic · Introduction to Number System · MS-Excel/MS-Word/MS-PowerPoint · Computer Viruses · Internet
Reasoning and Aptitude: Reasoning and Aptitude
Scholar’s Zone: Scholar’s Zone
Class 8
Computer Science: Memory And Storage · HTML · CSS · Computer Network · Data Representation and Number System · Cloud Computing
Reasoning and Aptitude: Reasoning and Aptitude
Scholar’s Zone: Scholar’s Zone
Syllabus topics and a sample question for your child's class:
Is there a Level 2?
No, there is one level.
When do results come, and what can my child win?
2026-27 result dates not published yet. See them on SilverZone's results page: choose the olympiad and level, then enter the enrolment number and access code with the child's and a parent's details.
- Every child: a certificate with their class, zone, state and olympiad ranks
- School medals for top 3 (50% or more)
- International cash prizes for top ranks
Where can I find SilverZone ICSO sample papers and previous year papers?
A class-wise syllabus and sample paper to download free on each olympiad's page, and a sample answer sheet (OMR). Olympiad Owl does not share the papers themselves. Our class pages above have a free sample question each, and the app has full mock papers in the previous year paper pattern.
How can my child prepare for SilverZone ICSO?
A few questions a day in the real pattern, and one full timed paper a week, works better than a last-minute rush.
From SilverZone's own website, 26 Oct 2026.
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