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ISA STEM Competition 2026–27

Independent Schools Association (ISA) · United Kingdom

A team design challenge for pupils at ISA member schools, with a Year 10-13 brief to design a system to capture rainwater to irrigate and regreen deserts. Open to Key Stages 2 to 5.

Grade
Year 10–13
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
Not published
Residence
Not published
Entry
Nomination required
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Pupils investigate and consider solutions to modern-day problems, developing teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills. The Year 10-13 challenge is to design a system to capture rainwater to irrigate and regreen deserts. The final is on Thursday 11 March 2027 at Crosfields School, Reading. Only schools whose Head is a member of the Independent Schools Association can enter.

Topics

ScienceTechnologyEngineeringDesign
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