Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC)
- Hosted by the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)
- Compete with world’s most talented chemistry students
- Bulk up the application for top universities
- Ignite passion of studying chemistry for students
Introduction
The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is one of the world’s leading authoritative chemical academic institutions. It consists of three chemical organizations: the Canadian Chemical Society, the Canadian Chemical Engineering Association, and the Canadian Biochemical Association. The purpose of CIC is to use chemistry to create a modern and beautiful life, with a focus on the role of chemistry in promoting environmental protection, health and economic development. CIC is the organizer of the Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC) and the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO) which aims to promote interest in chemistry amongst high school students.
The Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC) fosters an appreciation of chemistry as a career for talented young people and promotes national excellence in chemistry at the high school/ cégep level.
The Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO) is an annual event that aims to promote interest in chemistry among high school students. Participation in the Canadian National Olympiad Finals or an International Olympiad is a tremendous experience and a unique opportunity to travel and meet fellow students from around the world who have similar interests.
The Junior Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (JCCO) is a Junior Canadian Chemistry Olympiad contest. It is one of the most well-known competitions for middle students hosted by Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC). It aims to promote interest in chemistry among students grade 8-11.
The International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) is organized by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. It provides a major focus on the relevance of chemistry in an exciting and stimulating way, helping to develop their abilities in information extraction, observation, and problem-solving. ICQ has garnered widespread recognition from teachers and students worldwide. Students will only be competing with other students from their country or state, in the same year level. Six divisions suits for students in grades 7-12.
About CCC
Participant Group: High school students
Language: English
Duration: 60 minutes (on April 26, 2024)
Format: Paper/computer-based test at partner schools
Type of Exam: 25 multiple-choice questions
Exam Categories: Safety, Organic Chemistry, Acids and Bases, Structure to Properties, Electrochemistry, Solutions and Chemical Quantities, Gas Laws and Prerequisites, Thermochemistry & Reaction Kinetics, Equilibrium
Note:
- Students may bring a basic calculator (without any programming or equation-editing functions).
- Students may bring a printed dictionary.
AWARDS
Students who achieve success in the CCC competition will be eligible to participate in the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO)
Global Awards:
Top 10% of participants in Canada and internationally.
(Participants can achieve this award if their score is higher than the top 10% of Canadian participants.)
Asia Awards:
Gold Asia: Top 10%
Silver Asia: Top 25%
Bronze Asia: Top 35%
Honourable Mention Asia: Top 55% Asia
Other Chemistry Competitions
| Level | Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO) | Junior Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (JCCO) | International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) |
| Participants | The awarded students in CCC | Grade 8-11 | Grade 7-12 |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Time | 120 minutes (September 2024) | 90 minutes (December 2024) | 60 minutes (22th August 2024) |
| Type | Challenging short-answer questions and proof questions | 25 multiple choice questions | 30 multiple choice questions |
| Location | At school | At school | At school |
| Format | Individual written test | Individual written test | Paper/ Computer |
| Awards (Award Thresholds for 2023) | Global Awards: Receive Medal (Gold / Silver / Bronze) or Certificate if it exceeds the score threshold set by the organizing committee.
National Awards: – Top Gold: Top 5% – Gold: Top 10% – Silver: Top 20% – Bronze: Top 35% Regional Honorary Awards: Top 20% in the region |
Global awards: Receive Gold/Silver/Bronze medals/Honorable mention (only for students under grade 11)
National awards:
Regional Honors: Top 20% in the region |
Excellent: Students achieving perfect scores will receive a Badge of Excellence
– High Distinction: Top 10% – Distinction: Top 25% – Credit: Top 40% |
Registration Details
– Deadline: 10 days before the exam
The school sends the list of participating candidates to email enquiry@sooncheng.com – Subject: CCC 2024.
Upon receiving confirmation from the organizing committee, the school sends a copy of the payment receipt for the exam fee to the bank as instructed.
For independent candidates, please contact SOON CHENG for registration guidance.
- Wechat: Soon_Cheng2024
- WhatsApp: +65 9695 5152 (SG) / +84 869 296 088 (VN)
- Website: https://sooncheng.com/
- Email: enquiry@sooncheng.com
