HKICO
HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL COMPUTATIONAL OLYMPIAD
2024-25
ABOUT HKICO
Hong Kong International Computational Olympiad is an annual computational Olympiad competition which consists of main programming languages nowadays such as Scratch, Blockly, Python.
Hong Kong International Computational Olympiad, HKICO is organized by Olympiad Champion Education Centre from Hong Kong, a registered educational center listed on Education Bureau of Hong Kong (EDB Reg No: 598 216) to provide Computational Olympiad classes in Hong Kong.
Mr. Hayden Lee, former GOLD winners from HKOI in Junior Secondary Group in the Year 2016/17, former winners from 35th National Olympiad in Informatics, China (NOI) in the Year 2018.
Computational thinking involves using a set of problem-solving skills and techniques that software engineers use to write programs and apps. Hong Kong International Computational Olympiad promotes problem-solving skills and informatics concepts including the ability to break down complex tasks into simpler components, algorithm design, pattern recognition, pattern generalization, and abstraction.
COMPETITION DETAILS
FOR
Grade 2 to Grade 12 (as of the academic year 2024-25)
WHERE
Online from home (not from an examination Centre). On desktop/laptop only with a webcam for remote proctoring.
WHEN
- Competition Date: March 22-23, 2025 (Flexibility of 2 days to appear on any one day at the given time slots.)
Registrations are Open Now (country level round). Online Registrations Only.
Last Date of Registration: March 9, 2025.
Fees: INR 1800 per participant for Heats round only (Country level round). Discounts available on multiple competitions or multiple entries.
Fees include: Access to some past papers and answer keys as downloadable soft copies. For more resources details are given below.
Online exam login credentials, schedule and exam instructions will be provided by email after registrations close one week before the exam.
Mini Project
All Students, who participate in HKICO Heats round can also participate in the HKICO Mini Experiment competition without any additional fees which is optional. The Topic of the project will be declared later by Jan – Feb, 2024. You need to record a mini experiment of 3-5 minutes and upload the video on YouTube and share the link for the jury.
The last date of submission of mini project will be end of March, 2024.
For details on the Mini experiment topic, format, awarding criteria and online submission, please refer to HKICO website
The results of the Mini Experiment will be declared separately with HKICO finals announced results.
Online exam login credentials, schedule and exam instructions will be provided by email after registrations close one week before the exam.
Registration for finals has to be done separately by qualifying students from HKICO Heats round. Please note that HKICO finals will take place outside India or it might be conducted online due to pandemic situation next year.
Registration through G.O.A. is open only for students from India.
How to Prepare for the Olympiad
- You will receive some past papers access with answer keys on registration.
- You may also join our Online Math Enrichment Training available if you are from Grade 1 to 8. Explore our Math Enrichment training page.
- You may also visit our e-book partner, SAP’s page on our website and use our exclusive discount code available at our SAP e-books Page.
- Check our YouTube Channel (Click here to explore) and compiled playlists there.
- Check out other recommended learning websites by us. (Click here to explore)
HKICO
(Local Heats Round)
Students from Grade 2 to Grade 12 (Academic year 2024 – 2025)
- 3 groups in total (Different programming language for each group as given below)
- P2 – P4 corresponds to grade 2 to 4 – SCRATCH
- P5, P6, S1 corresponds to grade 5, 6, 7 – BLOCKLY
- S2 to SS corresponds to Grade 8 -12 – PYTHON
Contest Time
- 60 Minutes
Exam Format
- No. of questions – 20
- Type of questions – MCQ
- 4 Marks for each questions
- Negative marking for wrong answer
- Language: In English
HKICO
(Final Global Round)
Only for registered students to qualify for finals through HKICO trial round (Gold, Silver, Bronze awards winner in trail round who register for finals).
Students from Grade 2 to Grade 12 (Academic year 2024 – 2025)
- 3 groups in total (Different programming language for each group as given below)
- P2 – P4 corresponds to grade 2 to 4 – SCRATCH
- P5, P6, S1 corresponds to grade 5, 6, 7 – BLOCKLY
- S2 to SS corresponds to Grade 8 -12 – PYTHON
Contest Time
- 90 Minutes
Exam Format
- No. of questions – 24
- Type of questions – MCQ
- 5 Marks for each questions
- Negative marking for wrong answer
- Language: In English
HKICO PRIZING
(For Competition)
For both heats round and finals the following awards are applicable.
- The Champion Trophy Certificate & Medal (Global )
- 1st Runner-up Trophy Certificate & Medal (Global)
- 2nd Runner-up Trophy Certificate & Medal (Global)
For Heats round the following awards will be on percentile basis from each group from their respective countries and for finals it will be on percentile basis as per global performance.
- Gold Award Certificate & Medal (Top 8%)
- Silver Award Certificate & Medal (Next 16%)
- Bronze Award Certificate & Medal (Next 24%)
- Merit Award Certificate (Students who score above minimum expected levels)
- Participation Certificate
Only HKICO Heat award (Gold, Silver & Bronze only) winners will be eligible to apply for HKICO Finals.
Please note that a separate registration fees is to be paid for participating in finals. Those who do not participate in finals will receive heats awards.
*If the same score case happened, HKICO will consider the winner’s date of birth. The younger winner will be ranked higher.
Mini Project Details
Please note: Students participating in the HKICO Heats round can also participate in the Mini Project without any additional fees. Click here for details and participation after heats round.
Video Structure:
- Within 3 to 5 minutes
- Uploaded on the Youtube
Marking Scheme:
A. Programming Knowledge (40%)
To elaborate the scientific concept clearly
To provide accurate content in FULL angles of views with strong supporting evidence
B. Creativity (30%)
- To create the presentation in an interesting, attractive, innovative way
- For visual stimulation
C. Presentation Skills (30%)
- To represent the idea clearly
- To well-organize the presentation in order
- To represent in fluent English
HKICO PRIZING
(For Mini Project)
All participants of HKICO heats round are invited and encourage to participate in the mini project competition although it is optional and doesn’t impact the heats and final results. The following awards are there for mini project. Visit HKICO website to know more
- The Champion Trophy Certificate
- 1st Runner-up Trophy Certificate
- 2nd Runner-up Trophy Certificate
- Gold Award Trophy Certificate
- Silver Award Trophy Certificate
- Bronze Award Trophy Certificate
- Merit Award Certificate
*For BOTH Heat & Final Round, the result for Mini Experiment and Mini Project WILL NOT affect the paper-based result.
OCEC
Hong Kong International Computational Olympiad (hereinafter referred to as “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.
ALL COMPETITIONS
LEARNING SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Competitions
Self Learning Resources
Online Trainings
SELF LEARNING RESOURCES
Self Paced Online Courses
COMING SOON
Watch this space for updates.
E-Books
The best Math Olympiad books available at discounted rates through our partnership with SAP.
ONLINE TRAINING
Global Olympiads Academy brings a Math Enrichment program for younger kids (grade 1 to grade 8) for International Olympiads (AMC, AIMO, TIMO, WMI, HKIMO, SEAMO,PIMSO,AMC 8, Gauss, etc.) The program will help the students strengthen their fundamentals, application and problem-solving skills and their overall higher order thinking skills like logical and analytical thinking. This course with Global standards (inspired by Common Core, Singapore Math and Indian NCERT curriculum) will not help students overcome fear with Math but would inculcate ownership, rigour and perseverance and most importantly liking for the Math. This will help them improve their academic performance in school and definitely in any competitive exam and lay a strong foundation for preparation of entrance exams in future.
Learning Groups (Batches)
- Lower Primary (LP – Grade 1 to Grade 2)
- Middle Primary ( MP – Grade 3 & 4)
- Upper Primary (UP – Grade 5 & 6)
- Lower Secondary (Middle School – Grade 7 & 8)