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Competition Information

Register your Primary Five pupils for this science competition by 20 March 2026. Find out about the format, fees, and syllabus here.

Last updated on 24 June 2026
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General Guidelines

  • Open to all Primary Five students enrolled in the year of the competition.

  • There is no limit on the number of participants from each school.  However, schools have the discretion to determine the numbers and select their students for participation.

  • Registration period: 20 February to 20 March 2026.

  • Registration fee: $25 nett per participant (inclusive of 9% GST).

  • There will be NO REFUND of registration fee.


Competition Format

  • The competition consists of a single round and is conducted in English.

  • The theory paper will be a 1 hour 15 minutes paper.

  • Calculators are not permitted.

  • The difficulty level aligns with the Primary School Science Syllabus, and includes testing general science ability, knowledge, analytical, and comprehension skills.

  • The paper consists of two sections:

    • Section 1: 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each with 4 possible answers, only one of which is correct.

    • Section 2: 10 questions with multiple correct responses.

  • The syllabus and sample questions are available via the "Sample Questions" link in the sidebar.

  • All decisions made by the organizer are final. No discussion or correspondence will be entertained.

For any inquiries, please email: spso@highsch.nus.edu.sg (opens in new tab)

Updated on 13 Jan 2026.