What is NJIO?
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National Junior Informatics Olympiad (NJIO) was known as DrCT.
It is an innovative approach designed to spark students’interest in programming by leveraging the principles of computational thinking and block programming.
NJIO accomplishes this goal by breaking down complex problems into manageable parts, fostering an engaging and accessible learning environment.
Competition date and time:
Sun 11 May 2025 at 19:00 (NZ Time)
Closing date of registering: Fri 2 May 2025
The successful registration is confirmed upon receipt of the registration fee.
Fees for the NJIO is $68 per student.
Please note: If you registered after the deadline, the fees will be doubled.
The successful registration is confirmed upon receipt of the registration fee.
BANK: ANZ
Name of Account: Pinnacle Education Group
Account: 06-0241-0684634-00
Please make payment with the students 'full name + NJIO ' as reference.
⚠️ Please note that any fees and payments made are non-refundable.
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(Terms and conditions apply).
PGA reserves the right to interpret all competition and course arrangements.
Eligible year groups: NZ Year 2-7; Year 8-13.
Competition format: Online at home
Calculators are NOT permitted.
NZ time: 19:00-20:00 for Year 2-7; 19:00-20:30 for Year 8-13
Sydney & Melbourne (NZ-2): 17:00
Singapore and Beijing time (NZ-4): 15:00
Competition date: Sunday 11 May 2025
Why participate in NJIO?
1. Learn Computational Thinking
Master how to break down problems, find patterns, and design algorithms.
Develop a logical mindset like a computer scientist.
2. Build Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Tackle complex challenges with clarity and confidence.
Transfer these skills to all academic areas and real life.
3. Start Coding with Confidence
Use block programming to eliminate syntax struggles.
Focus on logic, not language—perfect for beginners.
4. See Results Instantly
Experiment in real-time with animations, games, and robots.
Learn by doing and build a strong sense of achievement.
5. STEAM AHEAD 2025
Award winners will have opportunities to participating in STEAM AHEAD - IJIO, the International Junior Informatics Olympiad.
Format and Scoring of the Competition
Topics covered and Specifications
Steam Ahead IJIO - NZ Years 2-13
Perfect scorer, Gold, Silver and Bronze Winners of NJIO - will be invited to join STEAM AHEAD to compete in the STEAM AHEAD 2025 – International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) for NZ Years 2-13.
They will have a chance to win the President’s Award for Excellence in Steam Star.
Steam Ahead IJCO by National University of Singapore - NZ Year 8 and above
Perfect scorer, Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of NJIO - will be invited to join International Junior CyberSecurity Olympiad (IJCO) organized by National University of Singapore, School of Computing for NZ Year 8 and above.
They will have a chance to win the President’s Award for Excellence in Steam Star.
Schools and participants will receive the following:
1. Medals and Certificates for Perfect Scorers, Gold, Silver and Bronze winners.
2. Personalized medals for Perfect Scorers.
3.E-certificates are also given to participants who qualify for Honorable Mention or attain Certificate of Participation.
4. All participants will receive an Online performance report which analyses their capabilities across different topics and benchmarks their performance with other participants in the same grade and country/territory.
