VANDA National Junior Science Olympiad
VANDA National Junior Science Olympiad (VNJSO) is held annually around the globe. It focuses on
the student’s ability to think critically and creatively to pick out hidden information to aid them in
solving the question.
VNJSO is for students from primary 3 to secondary 4 (Grade 3 to Grade 10/11). It follows the Singapore
School Science Syllabus with a focus on higher order thinking skills. This allows participants to do
better compared to pure-Olympiad papers since they are familiar with most of the topics.
Science Questions in the competition have a strong foundation in scientific knowledge and
methodology which include the development of reasoning and analytical skills, decision, and
problem-solving skills, flexible to respond to different context and possessing an open and
inquiring mind that is willing to explore new territories and learn new things which are aligned to
the desired 21st century competencies.