Founded in 1917, the RACI acts as the key body advocating the interests and activities of the chemical sciences with over 4000 members across Australia. The RACI plays a leading role in promoting the science, practice and positive impact of chemistry to the public, educational sector, and industry through creating educational initiatives. The International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) is organized by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Since its inception in 1982, it has attracted over 100,000 students from 21 countries and regions annually, and translated into 7 languages. It provides a major focus on the relevance of chemistry, helping to develop the abilities in information extraction, observation, and problem-solving. ICQ has garnered widespread recognition from teachers and students worldwide.

The ICQ Asia Camp serves as an in-depth communication platform for outstanding young chemists worldwide to deepen their understanding of chemical research and foster skills such as observation, critical thinking, and operational skills nurturing next generation of chemists. The ICQ Asia Camp will fully consider the learning characteristics and cognitive levels of invited students, offering lectures, seminars, and experimental challenges that incorporate authentic inquiry-based teaching methods. Students will have the chance to participate in hands-on experimental training and problem-solving activities led by five experienced teachers selected by the RACI.

This camp provides an unparalleled opportunity for chemistry enthusiasts in grades 7–10/year 8-11 to access top-tier international chemistry education. It offers a platform for students to exchange ideas with peers, develop critical skills, and build a strong foundation for advanced studies in chemistry. These experiences will be invaluable for excelling in future academic pursuits and gaining admission to prestigious universities worldwide.

The 2026 ICQ Asia Camp is limited to 80 seats and is open to students in grades 7-10/ year 8-11 in 2026. Therefore, the camp will invite awarded students in grades 6-9 / years 7-10 from the 2025 International Chemistry Quiz. Registration will close once full.

Founded in 1917. the the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACl )acts as the key body advocating the interests and activities of the chemical sciences with over 4000 members across Australia. RACl plays a leading role in promoting the science, practice and positive impact of chemistry to the public, educational sector, industry and government through creating educational initiatives.

The International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) is organized by the RACI. Since its inception in 1982, it has become a global competition that attract over 100,000 students from 21 countries and regions annually. The ICQ is not a test of syllabus content. While some questions will rely on knowledge and understanding covered as part of studying the Australian Curriculum, RACI have endeavoured to make the quiz interesting and to promote chemistry and chemical thinking. Questions that go beyond what is covered in syllabus documents should be able to be answered by students applying their knowledge and understanding to stimulus material provided in the questions. Some questions that are designed to challenge more able students may be/will be included.

6 divisions suits for students in grades 7-12. The topics includes but is not limited to: the material’s structure, isotopes, half-lives and radiation, atomic model, periodic table,chemical bonding, reactants and products, chemical equations, etc.

Fee

Includes the exam administration, grading, past-papers, certificates

Deadline

2 weeks before the competition

How to Register?

Register at partner school