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Rated Expert, This international school geography competition asks students to develop an evidence-led response to the 2026 migration question. It is free for eligible 16-18-year-old geography students, with each entry uploaded by a teacher before the deadline. The main challenge is combining current evidence, geographical analysis and independent judgement in a concise essay or StoryMap.

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A UK physics olympiad where students solve advanced written problems requiring full working and mathematical reasoning. Open mainly to Year 13 students through participating schools, with overseas participation available in some regions. Rated Expert Level, with difficulty mainly coming from challenging multi-step problems, broad physics knowledge and rigorous written solutions.

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A UK-based mathematics competition where pupils solve 25 multiple-choice problems requiring logical thinking and problem-solving. Open to primary-school pupils aged 9–11 through participating schools worldwide. Rated **Beginner Level**, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine questions, time pressure and increasingly challenging problems.

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A UK astronomy competition where students answer short online questions on space, the night sky and basic astrophysics. Aimed mainly at Year 10 students, with participation encouraged across Years 7–11 through registered schools. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from unfamiliar astronomy concepts, scientific reasoning and time pressure.

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Rated Advanced, A UK-wide individual STEM project competition leading to a funded London showcase at the National STEM Festival. Open to UK-resident students aged 13–19 in secondary or pre-university education or training; undergraduate students are excluded. Entrants need an original project, a three-page evidence-led PDF and a clear two-minute video, with judging weighted toward impact, originality and communication.

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Rated Advanced, A U.S. team engineering competition built around designing, testing and flying an original model rocket to exact annual mission targets. Teams of three to ten students in grades 6-12 enter through an eligible school or host organization with an approved adult advisor. Success requires months of iterative engineering, safe launch practice, reliable data and precise performance across observed qualification flights.

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A UK physics competition where Year 13 students solve structured problems using advanced school-level physics and mathematical reasoning. Open to Year 13 students through participating schools. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from multi-step calculations, unfamiliar applications and clear written working.

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Rated Advanced, This national middle-school mathematics series combines individual problem solving, teamwork and a fast head-to-head finale across four competition levels. It serves eligible U.S. students in grades 6–8, normally through their school, with a restricted non-school route. Success requires accurate non-calculator reasoning under tight time limits and sustained preparation across a multi-stage season.

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An international STEM award where students complete a long-term, self-directed research or engineering project. Typically suited to students aged 16+, working individually or in groups. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from the 70-hour commitment, independent project management and external assessment against advanced criteria.

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Rated Beginner, ACSL Elementary Division is a four-contest online computer science series built around short, non-programming problems in a different topic each round. Students in grades 3–6 join through an adult adviser and compete on a registered school, organisation or local-group team. The main challenge is learning unfamiliar computer science ideas and applying them accurately during a compact six-question timed test.

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A UK poetry competition where students write an original poem on any theme and in any style. Open to young people aged 12–18 living in the UK. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from originality, poetic technique and competitive judging.

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A UK poetry competition where primary-school pupils create an original poem in any style. Open to children aged 4–11 through participating UK schools. Rated Beginner Level, with difficulty mainly coming from creativity, self-expression and developing an original poem.