New Zealand Chemistry Olympiad (NZChO)

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2027 exam window (following the usual September pattern)approximate

September 13, 2027 (UTC+12)

An in-school chemistry assessment run by a volunteer committee of New Zealand secondary and tertiary teachers, open to any Year 12 student or below. Results are used to invite a training group of top scorers, who study extension modules over summer ahead of team selection for the International Chemistry Olympiad.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 13-17
Participation: Individual
Location: NZ
Entry fee: NZD 40
Prize: Invitation to the NZChO training group; registration fees are donated to education charities.

Timeline

Registration deadlineSeptember 8, 2026 (UTC+12) source
Exam windowSeptember 14, 2026 (UTC+12) source
2027 exam window (following the usual September pattern)approximateSeptember 13, 2027 (UTC+12) source

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