Sabah Al-Ahmad Center · Kuwait

International Chemistry OlympiadIChO 2027

Ready to be a chemistry champion?

The National Qualifying Examination is now open to Kuwaiti students competing for a place on the national team bound for the 59th International Chemistry Olympiad in Taipei.

Host City Taipei, Taiwan Competition 19–28 July 2027
01Founded
1968First held in 1968
02Nations
80+Countries competing
03Host City
TaipeiTaiwan · July 2027
04Grades
9–11Eligible school years
About the Olympiad

International Chemistry Olympiad — IChO 2027

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.

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Why take part

Benefits of Training and Participating

Beyond the competition itself, the programme builds capabilities that shape a student's academic and professional future.

01

Academic Skills Development

Strengthens deep understanding of scientific concepts.

02

Research Skills Enhancement

Trains critical thinking and innovative problem-solving for complex challenges.

03

Confidence and Excellence

Competing on a global stage boosts student competence and self-confidence.

04

Future Academic Opportunities

Participation opens doors to admission in top universities worldwide.

05

Career Advancement

Achievements in the Olympiad add strength and distinction to a student's CV.

Represent Kuwait in Taipei

Top performers join the national team and travel to Taiwan for IChO 2027.

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Rewards

Incentives Offered by the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity

The Center recognizes achievement and commitment throughout the programme with the following awards.

AuGold Medal winnersHighest tier of Olympiad achievementKD2,500
AgSilver Medal winnersKD2,000
CuBronze Medal winnersKD1,500
HMHonorable Mention recipientsKD1,000
90Students achieving 90% or higher in training testsKD250
80Students attending 80% or more of training sessionsKD250
The pathway

Important Dates

The road from national registration to the international competition in Taipei, step by step.

Coming soon

Schedule to be announced

The competition takes place 19–28 July 2027 in Taipei. The full national registration, qualifying, and training schedule is being finalized and will be published here soon.

The examination

About the National Qualifying Examination for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2027)

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.

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Ready to be a chemistry champion?

Represent Kuwait at IChO 2027

Register for the National Qualifying Examination and take the first step toward the International Chemistry Olympiad in Taipei, Taiwan.

Host City Taipei, Taiwan Competition 19–28 July 2027
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