FAQs

This competition primarily tests your logical thinking, cross-disciplinary knowledge (across economics, finance, and business), and real-world problem-solving skills.

You are more than welcome to join as long as you have an interest in economic trends, quantitative analysis, or how business operations work.

Check out About and Past Questions to see if it’s a good fit for you!

The TEO Preliminary is only offered in English (though you are allowed to bring a dictionary). The TEO finals and the international rounds are conducted entirely in English.

Because the international stages are completely in English, we recommend that participants have strong English reading and speaking skills. This is especially true for the business case analysis segment, where you will need to present and answer questions entirely in English, both locally and abroad.

Take a look at our Past Questions. Reviewing the test papers from 2020 onward is a useful way to assess  if your current English level is up to the challenge.

Participating can strengthen your high school learning portfolio. Making it into the national training camp or representing Taiwan abroad is a significant achievement milestone that stands out on an application.

Our alumni were admitted to prestigious US/UK universities and National Taiwan University (NTU).

The exam focuses on three core pillars:

• Economics: Covers Microeconomics (supply and demand, market structures, game theory) and Macroeconomics (GDP, inflation, monetary policy).

• Finance: Tests personal finance, investment vehicles (stocks, bonds), risk management, and the time value of money.

• Business Case: Focuses on business logic, market analysis, and fundamental accounting concepts.

If you have taken AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, you already have a fantastic foundation.

We highly recommend visiting the About page for a detailed breakdown of the competition, recommended reading lists, and free study resources.

You can also browse Past Questions to get a clear sense of the format and difficulty level of the questions from 2020 to the present.

You will work individually to tackle a real-world corporate dilemma or policy issue within a strict time limit (usually 2 hours). You are free to research and analyze data using the internet, but the use of AI tools is strictly prohibited. You will build a presentation entirely in English and deliver an 8-minute pitch followed by a 5-minute Q&A session in front of a panel of scholars and industry experts. See About for exact rules and scoring rubrics.

To prepare, look over the resources on our About the Competition page and stay up to date with international business news to sharpen your business judgment.

You can also look through our Past Questions to see every case study topic used since 2020.

While knowing calculus is definitely a great asset that gives you an edge, it isn't strictly required. The TEO looks for sharp economic intuition and logical reasoning rather than complex, high-level mathematical calculations. Being comfortable with high school math, data interpretation, and basic economic formulas is plenty.

Feel free to check out the About page for a breakdown of the specific math skills required.

Yes! Our About page is packed with free resources and study guides to help you keep learning.

We also host camps, workshops, and training events (listed under Promotion) so you can continue growing your skills outside of the classroom.

While the selection process is highly competitive, the TEO Selection and Training Camp itself is run by an incredibly experienced team, making it a powerful learning experience in its own right. Even if you don't advance to an international round, the experience of collaborating with top-tier peers from across the country and building high-level English business pitches is an incredible asset for your university application portfolios.

Yes. We offer registration fee waivers to ensure the competition is accessible to students facing hardships. If you need assistance, please contact us directly.