Concord College International School (Concord Malaysia) young scientists’ exceptional achievements at the Cambridge Science Competition 2025 saw three teams awarded the coveted Gold Award for their innovative, sustainability-focused research projects.

The competition is a rigorous research-based challenge for students aged 14-16 studying Cambridge IGCSE and O Level science subjects.

“The Cambridge Science Competition provided our students with a valuable opportunity to apply their scientific learning to real-world sustainability challenges. Along the way, they encountered difficulties that brought out their critical thinking, resilience, and analytical rigour. I am proud of their dedication, from conducting practical work and research to presenting a project they can call their own. Their achievement reflects both their hard work and the scientific culture we continue to build at CCIS,” said Dr Tee Yee Bond, Head of the Science Department, Secondary School.

The winning teams, recognised in a special awards ceremony led by Dr. Outram and Deputy Head Mr. Lees, undertook over 20 hours of research each apart from presentations to peers and teachers. Their projects are:

“We are incredibly proud of their dedication throughout this month-long competition. They have consistently demonstrated creativity and rigour in their scientific pursuits – from conducting experiments to presenting at various levels. In particular, their ability to confidently address questions from teachers and peers during the final presentation was outstanding,” said Dr Phil Outram, Executive Principal.

“These Gold Awards are a testament to their hard work and to our school’s commitment to nurturing not only academic excellence, but also the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills essential for their future university studies and for developing globally minded leaders.”