the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)
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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 CCC is intended for the top 10% of Canadian high school and cégep students under 20 years of age taking chemistry. The CCO is intended for the awarded students in CCC.
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.
Language: English
Date: Apr. 22, 2027 (Thu.) 60 mins
Form: Online
Format: 25 multiple-choice questions
Type: Individual test
Student elgibility: Grade 10-12/Year 11-13
Exam Categories:
• Safety
• Organic Chemistry
• Acids and Bases
• From Structure to Properties
• Electrochemistry
• Solutions and Stoichiometry & The Gas Laws and Prerequisite Concepts
• Thermochemistry & Reaction Kinetics
• Equilibria
Global awards:
The award benchmark score is determined by the performance of Canadian students. International participants will qualify for this award by meeting or exceeding this established score.
*For 2026, approx. top 30% of students received this award.
Asian awards:
Language: English
Date: Sep. 20, 2026 (Sun.) (120 mins)
Time: 16:00-18:00 (120 mins) GMT+7 Vietnam Time
Student Eligibility: CCC qualified students
Form: Online
Type: Challenging short-answer questions and proof questions
Global Awards
• Gold: Exceeding the score line set by the organizing committee will be awarded
• Silver: Exceeding the score line set by the organizing committee will be awarded
• Bronze: Exceeding the score line set by the organizing committee will be awarded
• Merit: Students at Grade 11/Year 12 or below who exceed the score line set by the organizing committee will be awarded
Asian Awards
• Top Gold: Top 5%
• Gold: Top 10%
• Silver: Top 20%
• Bronze: Top 35%
• Asian Honorable Awards: Asian top 20% (excluding other Asian Award winners)
Includes the exam, grading, proctor fee, past-papers, certificates.
registration deadlineFor CCO: Sep 5, 2026
For CCC: Apr 7, 2027
