Cheating Policy

Cheating will result in immediate disqualification! In addition to depriving participants of the educational value of ILC, cheating is strictly prohibited, and we employ a variety of methods to prevent it in any form. This page will give you an overview of allowed and prohibited actions throughout the rounds of the International Linguistics Challenge.

To report cheating, please send an e-mail to: info(at)lingchallenge.org

1. Qualification Round

• To copy exact solutions from someone else.
• To copy solutions from the internet.
• Using internet platforms to ask for solutions or help.

• To work in groups to find solutions.
• Receiving basic help to approach the problems (e.g., from your teacher).
• Using books, internet, etc. to collect general information (e.g., definitions).

2. Pre-Final Round

• Using more than 60 minutes for the Pre-Final Round Exam.
• Opening other browser tabs, websites, or windows during the exam.
• Using other electronic devices during the exam.
• Using any source of information during the exam (e.g., internet, notes, books).
• Receiving help from other people.

• Using translation apps and AI to better comprehend the linguistic materials during preparation.
• Bringing blank papers and pens during the main exam.

3. Final Round

• Using more than 60 seconds per question for the Final Exam.
• Opening other browser tabs, websites, or windows during the exam.
• Using other electronic devices during the exam.
• Using any source of information during the exam (e.g., notes, books).
• Receiving help from any person.

• Bringing a blank paper and a pencil for notes during the exam.