Australian Science Olympiads - Biology (ASOB)
Hosted by Australian Science Innovation (ASI)
The Australian Science Olympiad Competition - Biology is the toughest biology exam in Australia
It is rewarding opportunity for high school students to challenge and extend themselves way beyond the biology they are taught at school
Every student sitting the exam is awarded a certificate indicating their achievement
Date: Oct. 18, 2025 (Sat.) 13:50-16:00 (130 mins)
Introduction
Australian Science Innovations (ASI) is Australia’s premier provider of science extension programs for high achieving science students. Each year, ASI host the Australian Science Olympiad Competition, a national program for top performing high school students that culminates in the International Science Olympiads.
High school students from China can now take part in one or more of the Australian Science Olympiad Exams in Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science and Biology, where students performance will be recognized with a certificate indicating their achievement.
Find out more about ASI here: www.asi.edu.au
Challenge Rules
Language
English
Date
Oct. 18, 2025 (Sat.) 13:50-16:00 (130 mins)
Participants
High school students
Contest
Individual written test
Format
Multiple choice questions
Location
Onsite
Awards
Global Awards:
Awards are determined by Australian cut-off score.
- High Distinction
- Distinction
- Credit
Performance Report/Award List
Exam Centers
ASDAN EPQ Scholarship
3000RMB/std
High Distinction
2000RMB/std
Distinction
1000RMB/std
Credit
Noted:The ASDAN Scholarship is only available to Year 10, 11 and 12 students for participating ASDAN Extended Project Qualification(EPQ). EPQ is recommended by the G5 group and many leading universities as a competitive academic experience. Scholarships cannot be exchanged for cash. For further details see:http://www.seedasdan.org/epq/。
Registration Details
Fee
Includes the exam, proctor fee, grading, past-papers and one online mock exam (ASDAN doesn't provide any trainings)
Deadline
Oct. 7, 2025
ASOB winners can get up to¥3,700 Fitzwilliam Scholarship and ASEEDER Scholarship for the
Cambridge Fitzwilliam College Summer School
Official programme of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
Up to 15 students per class, taught by Cambridge academics
A Certificate of Completion issued by Fitzwilliam College
A detailed written feedback from the academic instructor
Date and Courses
Age 14-15
Date: 2026. 7.12-7.25 (2 weeks)
Courses: Mathematics, Engineering, Business Economics, Natural Sciences (Biology, Medicine), Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry)
Age 16-18
Date: 2026. 7.12-7.25 (2 weeks) , 7.26-8.8 (2 weeks)
Courses: Physics, Financial Mathematics, Psychology and Neuroscience, Microbiology, Medicine, Economics, Engineering,Philosophy, Chemistry, Robotics
Outcomes
1.Students who attend at least 90% of the classes, write their essay and give their presentation will receive a certificate of completion by Fitzwiliam College.
2.Each student will write an academic research essay and presentation and receive detailed individual feedback from the academic course instructor.
3.Top 2 best performing students will receive an award certificate.
4.The authors of the best 2 essays will receive a top essay certificate and their essays will be published in the FitzEd summer school journal and displayed on Fitzwilliam College's website. More details>
Certificate of Completion issued by Fitzwilliam College,Cambridge
Award Certificate issued by Fitzwilliam College,Cambridge
Fitzwilliam Summer School Journal
The top 2 essays in each class will be published on the Fitzwilliam official website
Highlights

Graduation Ceremony – Receive an Official Certificate from Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge

Rigorous Academics – 15-Student Small Classes, 40+ Hours of Learning

Academic Supervision – Personalised Guidance from Cambridge Tutors (3–4 Students per Group)

Around 30–35% International Students in Previous Cohorts

Cambridge Undergraduate Life Mentors,Student-to-Mentor Ratio ~10:1

Formal Dinner – Engage with Cambridge Tutors and Exceptional Students
Sample Schedule
| Date | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night |
| Day1 | Arrival | |||
| Day2 | Opening Ceremony: hosted by Cambridge professors and college managers.
Academic Course: taught by Cambridge Tutors (about 50% of them have Oxbridge interview experience) |
Academic Workshop or Campus Tour | Punting | |
| Day 3 | Academic Course: taught by Cambridge Tutors (about 50% of them had Oxbridge interview experience) | Welcome Reception and Formal Dinner | ||
| Day 4 | Social events, sports night, Cambridge walking tour, and free time activities.
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| Day6 | Supervision 01: the hallmark of Oxbridge teaching ( in group of 3-4) | |||
| Day7 | London Excursion | |||
| Day8 | College Culture and Social Activities | |||
| Day9 | Academic Course: taught by Cambridge Tutors (about 50% of them have Oxbridge interview experience) | Academic Workshop or Free Study
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| Day10 | ||||
| Day11 | Presentation and Writing Guidance: The top 2 essays in each class will be published on the Fitzwilliam official website. | |||
| Day12 | Supervision 02: the hallmark of Oxbridge teaching ( in group of 3-4) | |||
| Day13 | Final Presentation | Closing Ceremony | Formal Dinner | |
| Day14 | Departure | |||
*The schedule may be subject to change.
Sample Schedule

Selection Requirement
Candidates must satisfy one of the following:
1. Language Proficiency:Ages 14–15: IELTS ≥ 6.0 or TOEFL iBT ≥ 80; Ages 16–18: IELTS ≥ 6.5 or TOEFL iBT ≥ 90
2. English Interview: Candidates without a valid language score will be required to pass an English interview conducted by ASEEDER.
Scholarship:The Cambridge and ASEEDER scholarships can be used in combination.
1. Fitzwilliam College Scholarship (UK Summer School only, Up to 2,700RMB)
Directly awarded by Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. Selected students will receive an exclusive scholarship offer letter via email before the programme begins. The scholarship amounts available to ASOB award winners are as follows:
High Distinction & Distinction & Credit: £ 300 (= RMB 2,700)
For more criteria and award details, please visit the programme website: https://www.seedasdan.com/en/css/uk-en/
2. ASEEDER Scholarship (Up to 1,000 RMB )
lt is given by ASEEDER. You may get it if you join certain ASEEDER programmes or challenges and win awards. Check the ASEEDER bursary website (https://www.seedasdan.org/scholarship/) or your ASEEDER mini program for details.
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If, for some reason, the student is unable to attend after paying the fee, please contact us. If you apply before the registration deadline, 25% of the registration fee will be deducted as academic materials and service fees. If you apply after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.





















