NACLO
Do you like puzzles?
Do you like language?
Spend a morning at Western doing language puzzles!
Western Washington University will host the North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad for high school and middle school students
January 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (arrive by 8:45 a.m.)
Located in Miller Hall 156
What is NACLO?
The North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO) is a contest where high-school students solve linguistic puzzles. You’ll learn about the diversity and consistency of language, while exercising logic skills. No prior knowledge of linguistics or second languages is necessary.
Registration is FREE for all high school and middle school students. Your absence at school will be excused.
Winners of NACLO are eligible to compete in the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL), one of twelve international high school science Olympiads. The next IOL will be held in Bucharest, Romania from July 26-August 2, 2026 (all expenses paid!)
When
January 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (arrive by 8:45 a.m.)
Where
In Miller Hall 156
Transportation, Directions, and Parking
Directions to Western and Transportation Options
Questions
Contact Kristin Denham at kristin.denham@wwu.edu with any questions or comments.
WWU is an equal opportunity institution. For disability accommodation, please contact Sara Helms, 360-650-3914, helmss@wwu.edu