Hamptonians have excelled at the prestigious UK Linguistics Olympiad (UKLO) 2025, a competition where pupils solve challenging linguistic data problems.
A group of 28 pupils from Fourth Year to Upper Sixth took part in the advanced round of the annual UKLO, many of whom were competing for the first time. Over 1,800 pupils from across the country sat the fiendishly difficult exam. The competition tests participants’ ability to decode information about various unusual languages and this year’s paper featured some particularly challenging questions including Proto-Basque, SENĆOŦEN, Cherokee and Egyptian. There was also a question which asked candidates to compare colours across lots of different languages.
Thirteen Hamptonians secured awards in this year’s UKLO. Eight pupils received Silver awards, placing them in the top 15% in the country and five achieved Bronze. Well done to everyone who took part in this year’s competition.
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