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Australian Science Olympiad Exams Guide
The Australian Science Olympiad Exams are senior discipline exams across Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics. They are among the most demanding science competition pathways for school students.
What is this exam?
Australian Science Olympiad Exams
The Australian Science Olympiad Exams are senior discipline exams across Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics. They are among the most demanding science competition pathways for school students.
Use this page to turn exam information into a clear preparation decision for your child.
Exam date
27-30 July 2026
Registration
Exam window 27-30 July 2026. Confirm registration instructions through the ASI Teacher Portal or your school.
Year levels
Years 9-12
Official institute
Australian Science Innovations
Key date timeline
Now
Read the official guide
Check whether the exam is appropriate for the student.
Next
Download the free sheet
Use it as a parent-friendly preparation checklist.
Then
Choose one preparation focus
Foundation, advanced question types or mock exam readiness.
Content map
What students should be ready to use
Core focus
Discipline-specific science depth.Data interpretation, models and multi-step reasoning.Application of concepts in unfamiliar exam contexts.
Preparation focus
Choose one discipline to deepen rather than preparing superficially for all disciplines.Build mechanism explanations, not just notes.Practise past-style snippets and review the reasoning behind errors.
Format and focus
Where marks, difficulty and preparation effort usually concentrate
Focus 1
Discipline-specific science depth.
Science
Focus 2
Data interpretation, models and multi-step reasoning.
Science
Focus 3
Application of concepts in unfamiliar exam contexts.
Science
AceAchievers preparation pathway
Recommended Study Plan
Build a solid foundation
Make sure the core school skills behind this competition are stable before moving into harder questions.
Learn by topic and question type
Practise the topic patterns and question types that appear most often in this competition.
Mock exam and targeted practice
Use timed mocks to find weak areas, then practise those exact topics deliberately.
Questions parents ask
FAQ
Is this suitable for my child?
Parent signal 1: Choose one discipline to deepen rather than preparing superficially for all disciplines. Parent signal 2: Build mechanism explanations, not just notes. Parent signal 3: Practise past-style snippets and review the reasoning behind errors.
Who should consider ASO?
The Australian Science Olympiad Exams are senior discipline exams across Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics. They are among the most demanding science competition pathways for school students.
Where should families verify final information?
Check the official Australian Science Innovations page and your school before registering.