Concord College International School is proud to announce the remarkable achievements Concordians made on a national stage at the recent Biology Explorer Competition 2025.
“I am immensely proud of our Concordians for their outstanding performance in the competition. They were among more than 1,700 participants nationwide, and demonstrated not only exceptional biological knowledge, but also the critical thinking, resilience and scientific curiosity that define a true Concord education. Their success is a testament to their dedication, the guidance of our teachers, and our shared commitment to academic rigour, kindness, and creativity,” said Dr. Phil Outram, Executive Principal.
Concordians secured the following honours:
Bronze Awards (Top 10% Nationally): 2 Students
• Jacqueline
• Chloe
Honourable Mentions (Next 40%): 13 Students
• Jiyoung
• Chen Fei
• Haveenah
• Jasmine
• Milly
• Zen Yyi
• Dora
• Olivia
• Chun Jien
• Schannel
• Qin Tsen
• Terrence
• Stanford
Certificate of Participations (Next 50%): 2 Students
• Nina
• Seunghu
These awards are based on strict percentile rankings, making each accolade a significant testament to the students’ dedication and academic prowess.
A Rigorous Test of Scientific Mindset
This was no ordinary examination. The competition was designed to challenge students far beyond textbook recall. Accessed through an online proctored system, participants had a defined window of 1 hour and 15 minutes to tackle 30 demanding objective questions.
The competition assessed true scientific aptitude across several core areas:
• Deep Conceptual Understanding across major biology disciplines.
• Application of Knowledge to novel problems and scenarios.
• Critical Scientific Reasoning, specifically the skill to distinguish between observations and conclusions.
Topics they were tested in included:
• Cell Biology
• Human & Plant Biology
• Genetics & Evolution
• Ecology & Environmental Science
• Reproduction & Development (with emphasis on plant biology)
• Laboratory Safety & Protocols
Celebrating the Science Behind the Success
Earning a place in the top tiers of this competition signifies more than just academic excellence; it reflects the development of a true scientific mindset. Concordians have proven their ability to analyse information, think critically under pressure, and apply integrated knowledge – skills that are fundamental for future innovators and problem-solvers in STEM fields.
A Heartfelt Congratulations
As a school driven by its ethos, the entire Concord community extends its warmest congratulations to all our participants.
“Congratulations to every student who rose to this challenge and represented our community with such distinction,” said Dr. Outram.
