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A UK mathematical olympiad where students solve six challenging proof-based problems in the Cayley, Hamilton or Maclaurin paper for their year group. Open to top performers in the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, including eligible overseas students. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine problem-solving, rigorous written proofs and selective qualification.

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Rated Advanced, this UK science and engineering competition is open to eligible secondary students from state-funded schools, home education or community groups. Entrants submit a project online before shortlisting, remote judging and a finalist showcase. The main challenge is carrying out credible work and explaining its purpose, evidence, limitations and impact persuasively to judges.

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A UK-based mathematics competition where students solve 25 multiple-choice problems requiring logical and non-routine thinking. Open to students in Year 8 or below, or equivalent, through participating UK and overseas schools. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from increasingly challenging problems, time pressure and unfamiliar problem-solving.

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An international biology competition where students complete two online multiple-choice papers covering school biology, problem-solving and natural history. Open to students aged approximately 13–15 through recognised schools worldwide. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from broad biological knowledge, unfamiliar applications and scientific reasoning.

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A UK-based mathematical olympiad where students solve six challenging problems and provide full written reasoning. Open to Year 8 or below students who qualify through the Junior Mathematical Challenge or are entered at their school’s discretion, including students at overseas schools. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine problem-solving, rigorous written solutions and selective qualification.

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A UK chemistry competition where students solve challenging written problems that extend beyond the standard school syllabus. Open to students in Year 12 or below through participating UK schools. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from unfamiliar contexts, multi-step chemical reasoning and university-style problem-solving.

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Rated Intermediate, this free UK art competition is aimed at children aged 4–7, with schools or parents able to submit entries through the published route. Young artists create a monster-themed drawing for judging, possible publication and prizes. The main challenge is turning an imaginative character idea into an expressive, complete picture that stands out clearly.

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Rated Intermediate, this UK showcase is for pupils who complete an Apps for Good course during the relevant academic year. Individuals or school teams present a technology idea through the online entry process before judging and showcase recognition. The main challenge is turning course work into a convincing, usable solution and explaining its purpose clearly.

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The British Chess Championships is an in-person festival covering the main championship, junior age groups, rapid, blitz and other sections. Players enter the section that matches their age, title or eligibility and should check its specific fee and rules. The challenge is sustaining accurate calculation, disciplined time management and concentration across a demanding tournament schedule.

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This under-12 section is an in-person British Chess Championships event for eligible junior players, with related rapid and blitz options listed separately. Families should verify birth-date eligibility and the chosen event fee before entering. The competitive challenge is calculating accurately, managing the clock and maintaining concentration across several tournament games.

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This under-14 section is an in-person British Chess Championships event for eligible junior players, with related rapid and blitz options listed separately. Families should verify birth-date eligibility and the chosen event fee before entering. The competitive challenge is calculating accurately, managing the clock and maintaining concentration across several tournament games.

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This under-16 section is an in-person British Chess Championships event for eligible junior players, with related rapid and blitz options listed separately. Families should verify birth-date eligibility and the chosen event fee before entering. The competitive challenge is calculating accurately, managing the clock and maintaining concentration across several tournament games.