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.

Screening Round

Online

Grand Final

Physical

In partnership with

CodeCombat is an online coding learning platform that engages students with basic building blocks of Python, the fastest growing programming language.

Learners

12 million

Schools using platform

14,000

Ages and Levels

Suitable for all

1. Learn Python

Navigate through CodeCombat’s learning map and problem solve through each level!

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.

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

Nomination opens

19 Jan 2023 (Thur)

Online Teacher Briefing Session on “CodeCombat (HK-MO-TW) Competition 2023”

Rewatch7 Feb 2023 (Tues)

Nomination deadline

1 Mar 2023 (Wed) 18:00 GMT+8

Virtual Screening Round Opens

Access CodeCombat17 Mar 2023 (Fri) 14:00 GMT+8

Virtual Screening Round Closes

17 Apr 2023 (Mon) 18:00 GMT+8

HK-MO-TW Physical Grand Final & Award Ceremony

Mid-May 2023

Asian Game

Jun 2023

Global Final (CodeQuest)

Aug 2023

CodeCombat Competition Arenas

Please note that the ranking of contestants could be found after accessing the links below once the competition officially starts.

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 / our partnering organisations will receive a confirmation email upon submission of the application form.

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 2022/2023 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 15 students for each of the school divisions (Primary Division & Secondary Division). Teachers may click the button above 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]