What is ICQ
The International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ), run by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), is a unique and exciting way for secondary students to experience chemistry beyond the classroom.
Designed by expert educators, the quiz blends curriculum-based knowledge with real-world applications, encouraging students to think critically to logical reasoning, apply knowledge, solve problems, and see chemistry in action.
Questions are innovative, engaging, and aim to spark curiosity while developing skills in observation, analysis, and reasoning catering to Years 7 to 12. Topics cover a broad spectrum from atomic models and chemical bonding to acids, bases, combustion, respiration, and photosynthesis making it a truly enriching experience for learners at all stages.
Recognized worldwide by teachers and students, the ICQ offers more than just a competition it’s an opportunity to explore the wonders of chemistry in a fun, stimulating, and globally connected way.
Global participation
The ICQ is an international chemistry quiz for students in Years 7–12, designed to spark interest in chemistry and highlight its real-world importance. It challenges students beyond the syllabus through engaging, thought-provoking questions.
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International Chemistry Quiz
Seize the chance to be part of a distinctive chemistry educational quiz, joining over 1.5 million participants worldwide in 38 countries.
Secondary school students (ages 12-18) can enjoy a fun-filled opportunity to test their chemistry knowledge. This quiz serves as a valuable tool for teachers to assess their students' understanding of the subject. The quiz comprises 30 multiple-choice questions, to be answered within 60 minutes, CBT -online only. Don't miss out on this engaging and educational experience!
Benefit for students
ICQ is more than a quiz — it’s an opportunity to:
- Ignite curiosity in science and spark a lifelong love of learning.
- ICQ challenges students to think critically and creatively about chemistry, providing an enriching experience beyond textbooks.
- Benchmark globally against thousands of students worldwide.
- Earn prestigious certificates endorsed by RACI, Australia’s peak chemistry body.
- Highlight STEM leadership at your school.
- Inspire pathways for future careers in science, engineering, and medicine.
Teachers Advantage
- Benchmarking & Insight – Detailed reports compare student performance with national and global standards, guiding teaching strategies
- Curriculum Enrichment – Real-world contexts and case studies from ICQ questions enhance lesson delivery.
- Assessment Skills Development – Exposure to international-style problem sets improves teachers’ ability to design higher-order, diverse assessments.
- Early Talent Identification – Helps teachers spot high-potential students early and nurture them toward advanced programs like Olympiads.
Advantages to the school
- Reputation & Prestige – Showcases the school as globally connected and academically strong in science.
- Benchmarking Tool – Provides comparative reports against national and international standards.
- Curriculum Enrichment – Brings in innovative, application-based questions aligned with modern education goals (NEP).
- Talent Development – Helps the school identify and nurture future science leaders, Olympiad participants, and innovators.
- Parent & Community Trust – Builds confidence among parents that the school offers international opportunities and holistic growth.
For schools and parents, ICQ (International Chemistry Quiz) reveals how well students apply chemistry knowledge in real-world contexts, encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific reasoning. Students develop higher-order skills across areas such as Chemical Reactions, Materials, Energy, and The Environment.
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