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International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) is a competition in science for students who are fifteen years or younger on 31 st December of the competition year. IJSO aims to promote interest in science among school students, exposing them to problem solving, critical thinking and experimentation. Over the years IJSO aims to positively impact science and mathematics education at school level. 

IJSO is held in the first week of December of every year, in different countries. Currently around 50 member countries participate every year. 

The academic competitions of the IJSO includes challenging tests in topics of science, both as theory questions and practical tasks. The tests are designed to address students' understanding of concepts, and their ability to apply concepts to the situations described in the tests. 

An important aim of the Olympiads is for young people to experience different cultures and to bring about interactions between students from across the world. The Olympiads thus have a potential to promote global peace and understanding. 

IJSO Aims 

IJSO Objectives 

Students' (NAME)- (FATHER'S NAME)- (GRANDFATHER'S NAME) must be registered using CAPITAL LETTERS and ENGLISH characters as written in their passports along with (email), (extra e-mail), (Gender), (BIRTH DATE), (GRADE), (CLASS), (PHONE NUMBER), (VALID PASSPORT NUMBER), and (SCHOOL NAME),  

Selection Criteria: Students will be chosen based on their performance in the final exam, with six students being selected for the Iraq Team. 

Passport Requirement: Students must have a passport ready by August 15. If a student lacks a passport by this date, they will be automatically eliminated, and the next student in line will be considered. 

Passport Validity: The student's passport must be valid for at least 12 months, starting from December 10, 2024. 

Required Documents for Students: 

***These guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of the registration process, requirements, and associated costs for both students and accompanying individuals. It's important for participants and their families to carefully follow these directives to ensure a smooth registration process for the IJSO. 

Selection and the Final tests are free of charge for all the participants. 

Applicant’s Expenses: Ticket, visa, travel insurance, and personal expenses etc. will be born by the students unless a favorable decision is taken by the board and other expenses mentioned below are covered by the Stirling Schools.  
Visa and Ticket Expenses for Teachers: Teachers are required to cover their expenses for visa and ticket. 

Observers and Relatives: If individuals want to attend as observers or students' relatives, they need to provide the necessary documents. Parents and observers should be aware of the associated expenses, including $1500 for observer fees per person, along with additional costs such as ticket, visa, and health insurance. 

**The Stirling schools guarantee to cover expenses such as the Olympiad Annual Fee, Online Course Fees, Materials, Print and Stationary, Corporate Awards and Certificates. Any remaining expenses will be determined by the Board following the selection of the Iraq Team. This approach ensures that above mentioned essential costs are guaranteed, providing the team with necessary resources, while decisions about other expenses will be collectively made by the Board for added flexibility.  

15 August Final Selection Exam: 

Certificate of Participation will be emailed to all the participants.  

IJSO INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION  

*** Schools should not promise students any awards other than those announced by the organizing firm (IJSO) but if they do so, they must budget it on their own before announcing.