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Programmes

Learn. Compete. Create. Excel.

At AFRISTEM, we believe that the best way to inspire young people to embrace STEM is to give them opportunities to learn, compete, create and excel. From science and coding to organic chemistry, AFRISTEM creates platforms that connect learners and schools across Africa.

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AFRISTEM flagship programmes

Four flagship competitions

Our programmes are designed to make STEM education engaging while challenging learners to apply their knowledge, develop confidence and discover their potential.

SciSPELL winners holding their certificates
SCIENCE

SciSPELL

Science Spelling Bee

“Spell Science. Know Science. Master Science.”

Making scientific vocabulary exciting and memorable. SciSPELL — Science Spelling Bee is an innovative academic competition designed to make science learning more engaging, memorable and exciting.

Scientific vocabularyLive spelling rounds
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Students coding on computers in a lab
TECHNOLOGY

Code Africa

A Pan-African Coding Competition for Schools

“Code. Create. Compete. Change Africa.”

Connecting schools and young coders across Africa. Code Africa is a pan-African coding competition designed for schools across Africa.

Coding & computational thinkingHybrid: online + live
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STEM Kids Championship winners with awards
STEM

STEM Kids Championship

Pan-African STEM Competition

“Where Young Minds Compete, Discover and Excel.”

Inspiring young learners through STEM competition and excellence. The STEM Kids Championship — Pan-African Edition is a STEM competition designed to provide young learners across Africa with a platform to demonstrate their knowledge, develop confidence and compete in a stimulating academic environment.

Foundational STEMMulti-stage championship
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Students conducting an organic chemistry experiment
CHEMISTRY

African Organic Chemistry Tournament

Interschool Organic Chemistry Olympiad

“Think Chemistry. Master Organic Chemistry.”

Challenging students to think deeply and excel in organic chemistry. The African Organic Chemistry Tournament is an interschool organic chemistry olympiad designed to challenge students' understanding of organic chemistry and encourage excellence in chemical sciences.

Organic chemistryInterschool olympiad
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Programme ecosystem

Through the Prime STEM Nigeria partnership

The programmes below are administered by our ecosystem partner Prime STEM Nigeria. Through our partnership, AFRISTEM learners and schools can access these additional opportunities.

Partner programme

Annual National Science Championship

A national science championship connecting learners and schools across Nigeria.

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Partner programme

Laptop for Schools Project

Supporting schools with access to technology and digital learning opportunities.

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Why our programmes matter

Beyond theory. Into practice.

Through competitions, practical learning, technology, training and real-world experience, we give young people opportunities to experiment, solve problems, collaborate and develop their potential.

1

Discover

Develop curiosity and discover new possibilities in STEM.

2

Learn

Build knowledge and practical skills through engaging experiences.

3

Compete

Challenge yourself, demonstrate your abilities and learn through healthy competition.

4

Innovate

Move beyond consuming technology to understanding, creating and innovating.

Who can participate?

Programmes vary by age and category

Each programme page clearly states its eligibility requirements.

Students

Explore opportunities to learn, compete and build.

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Schools

Register students and explore STEM opportunities for your school.

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Educators

Discover training, resources and professional development opportunities.

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STEM Professionals

Join as a mentor, facilitator, trainer, speaker, judge or consultant.

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Ready to Learn, Compete, Build and Innovate?

Whether you are a learner, school, educator, STEM professional or organisation, there is a place for you in the AFRISTEM ecosystem.

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