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Instructions

WHAT IS TO BE DONE?

Forming a Team and Registration

Students registered in high schools or vocational high schools are eligible for forming a team. 

A team should have minimum 4 and maximum 6 members.

Due to the needs of knowledge from natural sciences, social science and other ability such as implementation, creativity, and physical strength, it is recommended that team member should specialize in different aspects.
One team stands for each country. For countries holding preliminary contest with over 50 teams, one more quota will be given.
If the number of teams registered exceeds the accommodation limit of the host, countries holding preliminary contest have higher priority. Remaining quota will be given to teams with earliest registration. ※The official language is English.

Each team may bring one evaluation committee member. There will be 6 evaluation committee seats, which are selected from all international teams.

Assists provided by the host

The host can send representatives to the designated location for an explanatory session. The session will explain rules, tricks, requirements and the spirits of the contest. Trial task will be given for practice.
If oversea preliminary contest is required the host can provide all tasks and related materials. If necessary, the host can send representatives to help out oversea preliminary contest.
The host can arrange tours before or after the contest in Taiwan for foreign teams. A local student guide will also be provided under request. However, the expense of the tour will not be supported by the host.

Other important hints

The host will cover the living and lodging expenses for all team members, one team advisor and one evaluation committee member from Jul 27, 2025 to Aug 2, 2025
Food is served mainly Chinese style. Teams can bring their own food if necessary. Teams can also specify the kind of food they want; the host will try to arrange a few meals as specified.