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General Information

What is IChC?
What makes IChC unique?
I have already participated. Should I participate again?
Are teams allowed?
Where do I find the problems of last year's competition?
How can I prepare for the competition?
What are the social media links of IChC?
Will there be verification codes on the certificates?
How does IChC compare to other science competitions? (e.g., IChO)
How is the International Chemistry Competition organized?
How is this international competition funded?
Where is the competition located? What is the address of IChC?
What are there for study materials and resources?
Where can I find all deadlines and important dates of this year's edition?
Why can I not log into my participant account from last year?
When do the solutions of the last edition get published?

Eligibility

Who can participate?
Are high school students and university students allowed to participate?
My age or grade changes after the submission deadline. To which group do I belong?
What is the difference between the age groups?
Do I have to be a student to participate?

Prizes and Awards

How much is the total prize?
Do all participants receive certificates?
How many prizes and awards are there?
What is the 'Special Honour for digital Submission'?
What are the national awards?
How can I receive my results and certificates?
Do I need to win to receive a certificate?
Do I receive a hard copy of my certificate?
Are there awards for teachers and schools?
How does a school win one of the school awards?
Are there awards for local ambassadors?
Who receives the Gold, Silver and Bronze Honours in the Final Round?
How can I change my name or details of an old certificate?
When do my award documents arrive?

Deadlines and Dates

All deadlines and dates are listed in this document: Timetable and Deadlines [PDF]

Qualification Round

What should the submitted file include?
Do I have to write my answers on the problem sheet?
Do I have to write down the steps or only the final solution?
Which file formats are allowed?
Do I need to register somewhere before I can submit my solution?
Why was my submission deleted?
How can I change my name and other personal information?
Do I have to write my answers in English?
I have problems uploading my file. What should I do?
What are the time zones of the deadlines?
When will the results of the Qualification Round be announced?
When is the deadline for the Qualification Round?
Can I edit or change my submission (after I submitted it)?
Can I send you my solution via e-mail?
How can I check my submission and results?
Do I need to solve all problems of the Qualification Round?
How long should the text answer for Problem E be?

Semi-Final Round

How does the Semi-Final Round take place?
Do I need to solve all five problems to qualify for the Semi-Final Round?
How are the problems of the Semi-Final Round structured?
Can I only participate in the Qualification Round and not in the Semi-Final Round?
What is the deadline for the Semi-Final Round?
Does my teacher need a stamp on the teacher registration form?
Can my teacher supervise me online (via Zoom, etc.)?
What should the photo show that my teacher has to take?
I had technical issues. Can I do the exam again or continue later?
Can I complete the exam in less than 60 minutes?
Can I bring blank paper and pens during the exam?
I have no teacher to supervise the exam. What should I do?
Can I do the exam on my phone?
How does my teacher approve my Semi-Final Round Exam?
Do teachers need to enter the approval codes of all participants?
Who can supervise the Semi-Final Round Exam?
How do I qualify for the Final Round?
How can I access the Semi-Final Round Exam?
What should I do in case of technical difficulties during the exam?
What should I do with the approval code at the beginning of the Semi-Final Round Exam?
How can my teacher register?
Can you refer me to some teachers who can supervise my Semi-Final Round Exam?
Does the teacher have to be from my school?
Does the teacher have to be a chemistry teacher?
There are multiple Semi-Final Round participants in my school. Can we have the same teacher?
My teacher was rejected as a supervisor. What should I do?
What materials and tools are allowed for the Semi-Final Round?
What is the preparation phase?
Will the research paper be in different languages?
Will the questions of the Semi-Final Round Exam be in different languages?
How will I scan my handwritten answers after the exam?
Will my exam also be recorded if a teacher supervises me?

Final Round

How does the Final Round take place?
How to qualify for the Final Round?
How to collect my prize or award?
What is the deadline/time period of the Final Round?
How can I access the Final Exam?
Can I go back if I want to change my answer?
What should I do in the case of technical difficulties during the exam?
How many questions does the Final Round have?
What help/tools are allowed for the Final Round?
What if two participants have the same number of points in the Final Round?
When will the final winners be announced?
I had technical issues. Can I do the exam again or continue later?
Can I skip questions and complete the exam under 20 minutes?
Can I bring a blank piece of paper and a pen during the exam?
Can I do the exam on my phone?

Registration Costs

Do I need to pay something to participate?
Why are there the 'Semi-Final Registration Costs'?
How much are the registration costs?
Are there any other costs or fees in other rounds?
Do I have to pay if I participate in the Qualification Round?
Can I only participate in the Qualification Round and not in the Semi-Final Round?
How to pay the registration costs?
Can I pay the registration costs in my currency?
Are there fee waivers, financial aid, or scholarships available?
Is it possible to cover the costs for a group/class of students?

Teachers and Schools

Is there a School Partnership Program?
I am a teacher. Can I use this competition in class?
How can I check the results of my students?
Are there awards for teachers and schools?
Where can I find more information?
Will there be certificates for teachers?
Where can I register as a teacher?
Can I cover the registration costs for a group of students?
How can my teacher add me as a student?

Ambassador Program

What are IChC local ambassadors?
How can others see that I am an amabssador without a certificate?
How to add my local ambassador activities?
What are the responsibilities of local ambassadors?
What are the benefits of local ambassadors?
What are the requirements to become local ambassador?
How can I get my local ambassador certificate?
What is the requirement for receiving an local ambassador certificate?
What are the local ambassador levels?
What is the local ambassador score?
Will I stay local ambassador forever?
Can I create an IChC social media page?
Where can I log into my local ambassador page?
Are there awards for local ambassadors?
Are local ambassador allowed to participate in the competition?
Is there a deadline for the local ambassador application?
Do I need to translate my transcript to English?
How to apply to become Local Ambassador?
How can I ensure that participants are linked to my local ambassador profile?
How to receive the financial support?
How to apply for the financial support?
Can local ambassadors receive financial support?
How do I receive my personal local ambassador e-mail?
Can local ambassadors participate in the Semi-Final Round for free?
Do I need to speak English to become an local ambassador?
How can I find/connect with other local ambassadors?
What resources does IChC provide for local ambassadors?
Why is my public image not visible?
A participant who added me is not shown in my local ambassador account?
Do I need to submit a quarterly report?
What are the National Local Ambassadors?

Materials and Documents

IChC Information Flyer [PDF]

Ambassador Activities Flyer [PDF]

Awards and Prizes [PDF]

Timetable and Deadlines [PDF]

Registration Costs Flyer [PDF]

Vision and Mission of IChC [PDF]

IChC Paperhead [PDF]

IChC Poster-2026-1 [PDF]

IChC Poster-2026-2 [PDF]

IChC Poster-2026-3 [PDF]

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