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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 Intermediate, this island-of-Ireland competition is for post-primary students aged 19 or under, entering individually or in teams of up to three through a teacher. Students investigate a question and present their analysis on a statistical poster. The main challenge is using data responsibly and turning methods, findings and limitations into a clear visual argument.

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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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Rated Advanced, this Irish competition invites secondary students to submit original economics work through the published school or individual route. Entrants investigate an economic issue and present their reasoning for judging. The main challenge is framing a worthwhile question, applying economic concepts accurately and communicating evidence, analysis and conclusions in a coherent student-led project.

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Rated Intermediate, this free international Astro Pi activity allows young people aged 19 or under to enter individually or in teams of up to four with a mentor. Participants create a short browser-based Python program for an Astro Pi computer aboard the space station. The main challenge is meeting precise coding rules while producing a reliable, creative result.

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Rated Advanced, this global online psychology olympiad is for secondary students in Years 9–12 or equivalent. A multiple-choice qualifier leads to an open-question national round, followed by an essay stage for successful participants. The challenge grows from accurate conceptual recall to structured written analysis, requiring careful reasoning and clear use of psychological ideas.

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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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Rated Advanced, A U.S. student research competition for biotechnology experiments designed for the International Space Station. Students in grades 7 to 12 enter individually or in pairs with an adult sponsor; no laboratory access is required to apply. A competitive proposal needs a meaningful space-biology question, credible molecular methods, a workable experiment and clear scientific communication.

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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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Rated Intermediate, this free worldwide online showcase is open to young people aged 18 or under. Entrants register a digital-making project for the public gallery, judging feedback and an online celebration. The main challenge is building a working technology project and communicating its purpose, design choices and technical achievement clearly to an international audience.

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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.