UniCEP & Miss Man International Education
ISCO International Science Olympiad
Be a Science Talent in the World! A global challenge blending science with innovation to ignite students' curiosity and passion for discovery.
Grades 1 – 12
50 minute exam
English & Chinese
Registration Deadline
1 Nov 2026
Competition Date
15 Nov 2026
Results Announced
1 Dec 2026
About the Olympiad
What is ISCO?
Miss Man International Education and UniCEP (Universal Center of Educational Platform) proudly introduce the International Science Challenge Olympiad (ISCO).
This thrilling global event blends science with innovation to ignite students’ curiosity and passion for discovery.
Goal and Purpose
ISCO aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills through engaging, real-world science challenges. It’s more than a competition — it’s a journey into the exciting world of STEM!
What Makes ISCO Special?
Students apply theory to real-world scenarios, gaining a deeper understanding of how science shapes our world and future.
Topics Covered
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Technology
- Space Science
- Life & Natural Environment
Sample Questions
ISCO Categories
Grouped by school grade levels — download or preview a sample exam paper.
Key Dates
Qualification Round Details
Date of Competition
15 November 2026
Competition Portal
Online or Paper-based
Question Format
25 Multiple Choice Questions
Languages
English and Chinese
Scoring Criteria
Correct answer: +4 points · Incorrect answer: −1 point
Award Information
Awards & Prizes
Each level winner receives a prize (only one student per level)
1st Place
Science Talent 1
$200
2nd Place
Science Talent 2
$150
3rd Place
Science Talent 3
$100
Medals & Mentions
Gold — 10%
Silver — 20%
Bronze — 30%
Honourable — 40%
Global Round
Global Rounds — ISCO
Sydney, Australia
Scheduled for April 2027
Malaysia
Scheduled for June 2027
Syllabus
Course Syllabus
- Animals and Biology
- Living and Non-Living Things
- Nature and Environment
- Life Science
- Matter and Materials
- Simple Machines
- Living and Non-Living Things
- Earth and Space
- Environment and Sustainable Development
- Natural Environment
- Energy
- Matter, Energy, and Forces
- Earth Science and Space
- Human Body Structure and Function
- Biodiversity and Ecosystems
- Science Inquiry
- Physics: Mechanics, Optics, Sound
- Chemistry: Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions
- Biology: Cell Structure and Function, Genetics
- Space Science: Astronomy
- Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Dynamics
- Chemistry: Elements and Compounds, Reactions, Acids & Bases
- Biology: Ecosystems, Human Biology
- Space Science: Atmosphere and Weather
- Physics: Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Modern Physics
- Chemistry: Physical, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry
- Biology: Molecular Biology, Human Physiology, Ecology & Evolution
- Space Science: Astrophysics, Planetary Science
Ready to be a Science Talent?
Registration for ISCO closes 1 November 2026 — the qualification round takes place 15 November 2026.
