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Student's Information

Find important information and answers to many questions about competing.

Who can join:

The BM Schools Academic Challenge (BMSAQ) is open to pupils from any year up to and including Year 13/Upper Sixth (England). The competition is split into three age categories.

How to sign up:

If you would like to compete and currently study at school. Please ask your teachers if you're able to sign up. If you are a homeschooled or private candidate please contact BMSAQ.

Date:

Senior Challenge: 13th November 2025

Intermediate Challenge: 5th February 2026

Junior Challenge: 19th March 2026

Why get involved?

We have made learning fun and rewarding, bringing curiosity back into the minds of teenagers. Quizzing dates back centuries and is an exciting way to learn through sparking friendly competition with peers. Students can test their knowledge and build their confidence as they successfully answer questions that go beyond the narrow bounds of the national curriculum in Geography, History, Science and Culture. Plus, there are lots of fun prizes to be won (click below to see them all)!

Check out the BMSAQ Awards ⮕

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