Welcome to our schools competitions and resources pages
The RACI is committed to providing activities and educational opportunities for the next generation of chemists in Australia, and throughout the world. Every year we organise a number of state-based and national events, competitions and activities that both assist teachers in explaining concepts and stimulate interest in science in students.
School Competitions and Initiatives

International Chemistry Quiz (formerly known as the ANCQ)
In 2022, the Quiz will be held on Thursday 28 July.
Don't miss this opportunity to join over 95,000 students from over 20 countries in this unique chemistry educational quiz. Secondary school students (Yrs 7 -12) can test their Chemistry knowledge and have fun at the same time, with the quiz providing teachers a helpful tool to gauge their student's understanding of the subject. The quiz will run on Thursday 28 July 2022, and consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes, either in paper format or online.