Academics
The University Interscholastic League offers the most comprehensive program of academic competition in the nation. UIL Academics offers more activities than any other UIL division, with 29 contests at the high school level and 20 A+ Academic contests for grades 2-8. More than half a million students participate in UIL academic contests each year.
These activities, which exist to complement the academic curriculum, are designed to motivate students as they acquire higher levels of knowledge, to challenge students to confront issues of importance, and to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively, exhibiting much more than knowledge and comprehension.
Academics News & Updates
June Newsletter
Check out the newest Academic Newsletter which includes information about the 24th Annual Capital Conference.
UIL Academics At-Home Experience
Join us for the UIL Academics At-Home Experience. Participation is voluntary. This is not an official competition and will not lead to official awards or points. The goal is to provide your students an opportunity to test their knowledge and skills in our contest events that are aligned with their courses of study.
UIL Essay Contests Finalists Announced!
Click here for a list of the essay competition finalists and congratulations to all who entered!
UIL Academic Contests Update 4/17/20
We appreciate all efforts that are being put forth to create learning opportunities in the current situation. New information regarding the remainder of the UIL academic year can be found here.
UIL Essay Contests
Judging for the Essay Contests is in progress! Finalists and their coaches will be notified the week of April 20th, and a finalist list will also be available here.
Register as high school
Academic coordinator
(Coordinators for elementary and middle schools register under A+ Academics.)
UIL Essay Competitions
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay and Latino History Essay Competitions