Free UKChO 2026 Preparation Materials

The 2026 UK Chemistry Olympiad (UKChO) competition season is approaching, and we are releasing a complete set of preparation resources to help students prepare effectively.

Students can receive the following UKChO study package for free:

UKChO Past Papers (2003–2025)
Detailed Answer Explanations
Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Formula Sheets
Top Student Study Notes
Recommended Reading List
Essential Chemistry Book List
Competition Formula Handbook

These materials are designed to help students understand the exam format, strengthen core chemistry knowledge, and improve analytical problem-solving skills.

Follow the instructions shown in the example image and send a message to receive the full resource package for free.

UKChO Registration Methods

1. Register Through the Official Organizer (ASDAN China)

Students in the China region can register for UKChO through the official national organizer, ASDAN China.

According to the official ASDAN announcement:

Students must register through an ASDAN partner school or authorized institution.
Individual registration is not available.

2. Register Through Our Official Test Center

We are an officially authorized UKChO examination center.

Students can scan the QR code to receive the registration form and complete the application process.

Mini Program Registration

Method 1 – School Test Center Registration

If your school is an official test center, students can register directly through the ASDAN Science Assessment Mini Program.

Method 2 – Institution Registration

If your school is not an official test center, registration must be completed through an authorized partner institution.

UKChO Competition Rules

Eligibility

International students, including Chinese students, can participate only in Round 1 of the UKChO competition, taking the same exam as students in the United Kingdom.

Before the exam begins, the organizing committee sends the exam papers and marking schemes to teachers via email.

Exam Format

Individual competition
English written exam
No laboratory experiments

Total Score

The total score varies slightly each year, typically ranging from 80 to 90 points.

Exam Duration

2 hours

Question Format

The exam usually includes:

Approximately 5 analytical long-form questions
Each question contains 3–10 sub-questions

Question Style

UKChO questions are designed to be analytical, research-oriented, and closely connected to real-world chemistry applications.

Many problems are inspired by original research published in leading chemistry journals, encouraging students to apply their knowledge creatively to solve complex problems.

All exam papers are returned to the United Kingdom for grading, where they are evaluated by official examiners appointed by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) to ensure fairness and academic rigor.