Academic Skills Development
Strengthens deep understanding of scientific concepts.
Registration for the National Qualifying Examination is now closed. Follow the training schedule below as Kuwaiti students compete for a place on the national team bound for the 59th International Chemistry Olympiad in Taipei.
The International Chemistry Olympiad is one of the leading global scientific competitions for high-school students.
Established in 1968, it brings together students from more than 80 countries to compete in advanced theoretical and practical chemistry challenges. The 2027 edition will be hosted in Taipei, Taiwan, from 19 to 28 July 2027.
The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity invites talented Kuwaiti students to begin the journey toward representing Kuwait on this world stage.
Registration closedBeyond the competition itself, the programme builds capabilities that shape a student's academic and professional future.
Strengthens deep understanding of scientific concepts.
Trains critical thinking and innovative problem-solving for complex challenges.
Competing on a global stage boosts student competence and self-confidence.
Participation opens doors to admission in top universities worldwide.
Achievements in the Olympiad add strength and distinction to a student's CV.
Top performers join the national team and travel to Taiwan for IChO 2027.
Registration closedThe Center recognizes achievement and commitment throughout the programme with the following awards.
The road from national registration to the international competition in Taipei, step by step. Select a stage to see its daily training dates and times.
Registration for the National Qualifying Examination is now closed.
* These dates need to be kept flexible and may change.
The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, a center of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, invites Kuwaiti male and female students from public and private schools in grades 9, 10, and 11 to participate.
The examination consists of multiple-choice questions and aims to assess students' levels and to set the standards for the training programme that follows.
Registration closed