COMPUTER SCIENCE – EXAM CONDITIONS

1. Eligibility & Participation

• This category is open to students in Grades 4 to 12.
• Students participate in 4 grade groups:
  - CS Pioneers: Grades 4–6
  - CS Explorers: Grades 7–9
  - CS Masters: Grades 10–12
• Each grade group has age-appropriate topics, gradually building from computer basics and coding logic to programming concepts, algorithms, and modern tech. 
  

2. Exam Format

• The exam is online and can be taken using our secure exam platform.
• The exam in this category involves answering 25 test questions within 60 minutes.
• This category consists of a single Online Final Exam.
• The ranking is determined based on the total score and the time spent in the exam. 
  

3. Fees & Benefits

• Participation in this category is completely FREE.
• The exam encourages students to analyze problems, think step by step, and apply logical thinking, skills that are essential in programming and other STEM fields.
• Students learn how computers, software, and the internet work, enabling them to use technology effectively and safely.
• Even though the exam is test-based, participants explore coding principles such as sequences, loops, functions, and basic data structures, preparing them for future programming challenges.
• The exam strengthens problem-solving skills and introduces students to concepts that will help in advanced computer science courses and future Olympiads.
• Participants who perform exceptionally well will earn recognition and Grand Final discount awards. The top 3 students in each grade level will qualify for a 10% discount on participation in the Coding Olympiad Grand Finals held in Rome and New York, offering a unique opportunity to compete internationally and showcase their knowledge on a bigger stage. 
  

4. ​Awards & Certificates

• All participants receive a digital certificate based on performance and ranking.
• Medals and certificates are distributed within each grade group as follows:
  - The top 3 participants in each grade group will receive a physical Gold Medal and a Certificate of Achievement, as well as a 10% discount on participation in the Coding Olympiad Grand Finals.
  - First 15%: Digital Gold Medal Certificate
  - Next 20%: Digital Silver Medal Certificate
  - Next 25%: Digital Bronze Medal Certificate
  - Next 20%: Digital Honorable Medal Certificate
  - Next 20%: Digital Participation Certificate
  

5. ​About the Coding Grand Finals (New York / Italy)

• All students who participate in the online exams for this category are considered directly eligible for the Grand Finals.
• No specific rank or medal is required.
• Students who participate in the online exam may directly register for the Grand Finals in New York or Italy (2026) once applications open and may begin their visa process.