CodeCombat Competition
CodeCombat is an online education platform for learning software programming concepts and languages. This learning platform is recommended for students aged 9–16. Students learn to type coding languages like JavaScript, Python, HTML and CoffeeScript, as well as the fundamentals of computer science.
For more details on rules and regulations, please click into the respective round.
Jan - March 2022
April - May 2022
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CodeCombat is an online coding learning platform that engages students with basic building blocks of Python, the fastest growing programming language.
12 million
Learners
14,000
Schools using platform
Suitable for all
ages and levels
1. Learn Python
- Beginner friendly (welcome P1 to S6 students)
- Text-based coding
- Access on web browser
2. Compete in the Arena
Put your skills to the test in CodeCombat’s special arena and see your results on the leaderboard!
- Real time leaderboard and stats
- Build strategy and plan your moves
- Use coding to solve problems
Highlights
Free Python training workshop by experienced ICT Panel
Students will be equipped with Python fundamentals, the most in-demand programming language, and competition tips to put their best foot forward.
Chance to compete in International Championships
Outstanding students will be nominated to represent Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan to participate in international coding championships.
Flexible online participation for all students
Students can join the workshop and screening round remotely on their own devices. The District Final Competition and Grand Final will be held physically.
Overall Schedule
Date | Event |
19 Nov 2021 (Fri) | Webinar on “Introduction of HK-MO-TW ICE Challenge 2022” (Click to rewatch) |
19 Nov 2021 (Fri) – 21 Dec 2021 (Tue) | Nomination by schools |
19 Nov 2021 (Fri) – 28 Dec 2021 (Tue) | Nomination by partnering organisations |
14 Jan 2022 (Fri) – 14 Feb 2022 (Mon) | District Competition – Screening Round (Hong Kong) |
1 Mar 2022 (Tue) – 31 Mar 2022 (Thu) | District Competition – Screening Round (Macau) |
21 Jan 2022 (Fri) | Online workshop for participants (Cantonese) |
22 Jan 2022 (Sat) | Online workshop for participants (English) |
25 Feb 2022 (Fri) | Announcement of finalists entering into Grand Final (Hong Kong) |
8 Apr 2022 (Fri) | Announcement of finalists entering into District Competition – Final Round (Macau) |
16 Apr 2022 (Sat) | Online briefing session for finalists |
25 Apr 2022 (Mon) – 2 May 2022 (Mon) | 1-week Online Battle |
6 May 2022 (Fri) | Top 12 Result Announcement |
14 May 2022 (Sat) | Additional Round for Top 12 from each division |
22 May 2022 (Sun) | Online Awards Presentation Ceremony |
Registration
Application for the competition can only be completed via nomination by school / our partnering organisations. Students who are interested in joining may approach their schools / our partnering organisations for application. Teachers will receive a confirmation email upon submission of the application form.
For schools:
Application opens on 19 Nov 2021 (Fri) 2:00pm (GMT+8)
Application closes on 21 Dec 2021 (Tue) 2:00pm (GMT+8)
For partnering organisations:
Application opens on 19 Nov 2021 (Fri) 2:00pm (GMT+8)
Application closes on 28 Dec 2021 (Tue) 2:00pm (GMT+8)
Divisions
Students will compete on an individual basis according to the below divisions:
- Primary Division: Students attending primary schools in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
- Secondary Division: Students attending secondary schools in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
The primary and secondary school divisions are separated according to the school’s academic system. The division is based on the academic year 2021/2022 grade the student is enrolled in. Please find detailed guidance for the divisions below.
Hong Kong/ Macau | Taiwan/ US | UK | |
Primary Division | P1 | Grade 1 | Year 2 |
P2 | Grade 2 | Year 3 | |
P3 | Grade 3 | Year 4 | |
P4 | Grade 4 | Year 5 | |
P5 | Grade 5 | Year 6 | |
P6 | Grade 6 | Year 7 | |
Secondary Division | S1 | Grade 7 | Year 8 |
S2 | Grade 8 | Year 9 | |
S3 | Grade 9 | Year 10 | |
S4 | Grade 10 | Year 11 | |
S5 | Grade 11 | Year 12 | |
S6 | Grade 12 | Year 13 |
Quota
- Each school may nominate up to 12 students for each of the school divisions (Primary Division & Secondary Division). Teachers may click the below button for online registration. *Please note that each school may only submit the registration once.
- Each partnering organisation may nominate up to a total of 30 students to participate in both Primary Division & Secondary Division. Partnering organisations will receive further instructions from the competition secretariat on the nomination process. For organisations interested in becoming a nomination partner, please email [email protected]
Partnering Organisations
Region | Organisation | Link |
Hong Kong | Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, HKUST | https://abfye.ust.hk |
Hong Kong | Encode | https://www.encode-world.com/ |
Hong Kong | Hour of Code Hong Kong | https://www.hochk.hk/ |
Hong Kong | iCanCode | https://www.icancode.hk/ |
Hong Kong | INSPIRE Education | https://www.coxana.com/inspire-education |
Hong Kong | STEM Work | http://www.stemwork.com.hk/ |
Hong Kong | The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong | https://sracp.org.hk/en/index.html |
Hong Kong | The Rotary Club of Hong Kong | https://www.rcohk.org/Home |
Macau | Macau Science and Technology Innovation Education Association | http://mstiea.org.mo/ |
Macau | Unicorn Coding Academy | http://unicorncodingacademy.com/ |
Taiwan | AI4kids | https://ai4kids.ai/ |
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