Junior Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (JCCO)

Junior Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (JCCO)

"The Junior Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (JCCO) is an annual contest hosted by the University of British Columbia’s Department of Chemistry and the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC).to prepare grades 7 to 12  students for the Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC) and the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO). Its main goal is to foster interest and excellence in chemistry among younger high school students, encouraging them to explore advanced chemical concepts beyond the standard curriculum.

Each year, interested students in these grades take a 90-minute multiple-choice test covering topics from the 11th-grade chemistry curriculum and beyond. The top performers receive certificates recognizing their achievement. SIMCC is te co-organizer of this event globally outside of  China and Canada."

Mode of competition: Online

Competition Date: 2026.9.20

Eligible for Grades: Secondary 1 to JC 2 (Grades 7 to 12)

Entry Requirements: Recommended to start with VNJSO

Scholarship Points (SPs): Perfect Score=3.5points, Gold=2.5points, Silver=1.5points, Bronze=0.75point, Hon Mention=0.35point, Overall Champion/PAExS Star=3points, Overall RunnerUp/PAExS=2points, Overall  2nd RunnerUp =1point.

Awards: Personalized Medallion (Perfect Score), Medal and Certificate, Top 10% Gold, Next 15% Silver, next 25% Bronze, next 20% Honorable Mention

Notes: Once registered and paid successfully, please check the “Sales Order” menu under “My Account”. Your competition details will be updated there prior to the contest.