The Centre for Advanced Science Education (CASE) was established to support innovative initiatives in teaching and learning science. Its primary objective is to provide elementary and high school students with opportunities to sharpen their skills in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences - most notably through a suite of science contests offered to schools internationally.
CASE is also committed to enriching science education through outreach programs that inspire curiosity and deepen engagement. Keep coming back to access our a hub for high-quality science education resources.
Established in 2025, CASE is actively growing and evolving, and we want your input.
If you're a high school student, teacher, or parent, we invite you to share your ideas for future contests or educational resources.
Events
Chem 13 News Exam registration deadline
The Chem 13 News Exam Contest is designed for Grade 12 high school chemistry students in their second high school chemistry course. Topics include organic chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, oxidation-reduction, bonding, structure, reactions, solutions, gases, and some probing questions beyond standard high school content.
Exam date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
SIN Exam registration deadline
The Sir Isaac Newton (SIN) Exam is a test of high school physics and is offered by the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Waterloo to encourage the teaching of physics. The test, although challenging, is meant to be refreshing and fun. Political and other topical humour have marked SIN exams for years. Students participate from across Canada, the USA and abroad.
SIN Exam
We wish all students the best of luck on their test day!