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International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC) Regional Round

International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC) Regional Round

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COMPETITION INFORMATION

Regional Round:

Date of Competition (choose only 1 slot!)
22 Mar 2025 (Saturday) 10am-11.30am SGT
26 Apr 2025 (Saturday) 10am-11.30am SGT
Competition Format: Online
Registration closes on 1 Apr 2025!

Global Round:
Eligible Gold and Silver winners of ISSC Regional Round will be invited to participate in our global round physically in Singapore on 27 – 29 Jun 2025. Stay tuned for more details!  

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Step into the world of science with Marshall Cavendish Education’s inaugural International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC) - an exciting new challenge for Grades 3 – 6 students globally! Rooted in Singapore’s primary science syllabus, ISSC enables young learners to demonstrate their understanding and application of science concepts.  

Singapore’s brand of science education is celebrated globally, with Singapore students consistently ranking at the top in prestigious international assessments like TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment). This competition brings the rigor and excellence of Singapore’s approach to science education to learners worldwide, offering them an opportunity to experience the same standards that have propelled Singapore to the forefront of global education.  

Join ISSC today and showcase your potential as a future science leader!  

COMPETITION FORMAT

Grades

3- 6

Topics

Grade 3
Living and non-living things: 10%  
Classification of living things: 35%  
Materials: 10% 
Life cycles: 20% 
Magnets: 25% 

Grade 4
Plant systems: 15%
Human systems: 25%
Matter: 20%  
Light and shadows: 20%  
Heat and its effects: 20% 

Grade 5
Animal reproduction: 25%  
Transport and reproduction in plants: 25%  
Cycles in water: 15%  
Animal respiratory and circulatory systems: 15%  
Electricity: 20% 

Grade 6
Forces: 25%
Environment: 30%
Adaptations: 20%  
Photosynthesis: 10%  
Energy forms and sources: 15% 

You may wish to refer to the latest Singapore Primary Science Syllabus for more details: https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/primary/syllabus/2023-primary-science.ashx 

Duration

1.5 hours

Mode

Online

Format

40 Questions

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (25 questions)

Section B: Short Questions (15 questions)

There is no penalty or deduction for any wrong answer.  


AWARDS AND PRIZES 

Regional Round
Gold / Silver / Bronze Award 
Top students will be awarded a Gold / Silver / Bronze award certificate. A certificate of participation will be awarded to all other students.  

Global Round
Global Champion  
The top student of the competition will be awarded a trophy. 

Top Country Winners
Top winners from each participating country will be awarded a trophy. 

All remaining contestants will be awarded a medal. 
A certificate of participation will be awarded to all students. 

Terms and Conditions

  1. Marshall Cavendish Education is the organiser of the International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC).
  2. All information shared to us will follow Marshall Cavendish Education's data protection and privacy statements.
  3. Winners will be informed via email or social media messenger depending on the information given.
  4. Winners will be selected by the Organiser's panel of judges and the decision is final.
  5. All submissions for the competition are at the risk of the Contestant and in the event that there are technical difficulties experienced arising out of the internet or from any associated equipment or internet security is compromised, the Organiser may at its sole and absolute discretion disqualify the entire entry and shall not accept any liability doing so.
  6. The prize is as stated and is non-transferable and not-for-sale. No cash alternatives will be offered. If due to circumstances beyond the Organiser’s control, the Organiser is unable to provide the stated prize or any part thereof, the Organiser reserves the right to substitute the prize with an item of equal or greater value, to be determined at the Organisers’ sole discretion.
  7. Late submission will be automatically void.
  8. The registration / competition fee is non-refundable or exchangeable for products or services.
  9. The Organiser reserves the rights to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice.  
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