About HKICO
Hong Kong International Computing Olympiad is an annual computing Olympiad
competition which consists of main programming languages nowadays such as
Scratch, Blockly, Java, C++, Python.
HKICO Objectives:
- Promoting a passion for programming.
- Developing programming and computer skills and ability to use it.
- Discover the outstanding students in programming to join them in specialized training programs.
- Qualifying participants in the Hong Kong International Olympiad to participate in the final round.
HKICO Schedule:
- Registration open : 15th of january
- Registration end : 1st of April
- Egypt Round : 30th of May
- Final Olympiad in Singapore: 27-29th of June - Singapore
Conditions for participation in the competition
- Students enrolled in pre-university education (from 2nd grade to 2nd secondary).
- Participation in the name of the school where the student is enrolled.
- The student should not be more than 18 years old.
- The student is committed to the place and date of the test to be nominated.
- Combinatorics
HKICO Grades
| Grade | Level | Number of Question | Time of exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary 2-3 | Level 1 | 20 (MCQ) | 60 minutes |
| Primary 4-5 | Level 2 | 20 (MCQ) | 60 minutes |
| Primary 6 / Middle 1 | Level 3 | 20 (MCQ) | 60 minutes |
| Middle 2-3 | Level 4 | 20 (MCQ) | 60 minutes |
| Secondary 2-3 | Level 5 | 20 (MCQ) | 60 minutes |
After the test is finished , the answer sheets are corrected by by the electronic Remark system , then the results and the winners are announced
HKICO Awards:
- Certificates of participation for all participants in HKICO (Hong Kong International Computer Olympiad.
- 1st,2nd winner will qualify to travel to the final heat with full free accommodation and travel fees.
- Winners of each level are awarded a diploma of excellence