Sri Lanka’s stage for Economics & Finance talent.
SLEFO gives school students the opportunity to prove their command of economics and finance — and earn the right to represent Sri Lanka at the International Economics Olympiad.
The road to Tokyo
Registration is open now. Three rounds between December and February decide the team that will represent Sri Lanka at the International Economics Olympiad.
Registration
Sign up online to claim your place. Open to eligible school students from anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Preliminary Round
The opening paper, sat by every registered student — a broad test of economics and financial literacy.
Semifinal
Top performers advance to a tougher round that narrows the field to the strongest candidates.
Final
The decisive round. The highest scorers are selected for the national team heading to Tokyo.
Who can enter
The International Economics Olympiad
The IEO is the world championship in economics, finance and business for high school students, held each year in a different country. The 2027 edition heads to Tokyo, Japan this August.
Economics
A rigorous test of micro & macroeconomic theory, from elasticity and market structures to fiscal and monetary policy.
Financial Literacy
Applied problems on personal finance, markets, valuation and data interpretation — economics in the real world.
Business Case
A live case study solved and pitched as a team, judged on strategy, insight and presentation.
Why Participate?
Four compounding benefits of joining the Sri Lanka Economics and Finance Olympiad.
A Valuable Achievement
Competing and winning awards at an international olympiad is a standout achievement that universities and employers notice.
A Global Network
The IEO gathers young economists and future business leaders from across the world — build connections that last.
Real Team Experience
Tackle complex, open-ended business problems in a collaborative team setting under real competition pressure.
Cultural Immersion
Represent Sri Lanka on the world stage and immerse yourself in a new country and culture each year.
Our Olympiad Journey
Every edition Sri Lanka has contested at the International Economics Olympiad.