UK Bebras

Latest News - In 2020 only students can take part at home!

2020 Challenge: 2nd - 13th November

The Bebras Computing Challenge introduces computational thinking to students.
It is organised in over 50 countries and designed to get students all over the world excited about computing.

In 2020, due to the pandemic, it is easier than ever for schools to enter students in to Bebras. If you have not done so before - why not give it a go this year. You could even enter every student in your school!

Due to the problems Computing teachers are having to deal with in this very difficult year, students can take part at home. Students must still be entered through their school and Teachers will still get data back and certificates to distribute. It is up to individual schools whether they run the 2020 Challenge securely or as a fun introduction to solving computational problems.

Register your school

Registration of new Schools for the 2020 Challenge closes on Weds 28th October.
Students must enter through their school. If your school does not currently take part, ask your Computing or ICT teacher if they will register your school and enter you.

The UK Bebras Challenge is open to students in UK Schools, International English Speaking Schools or Home Educated students.

Have a go at a past challenge

Last year's challenge is available to try by clicking on the Past Challenges button below. It will show you the correct answer after you have attempted each problem.

Past Challenges

Everyone can do it

The Bebras challenges are made of a set of short problems called Bebras tasks and are delivered online. The tasks are fun, engaging and based on problems that Computer Scientists often meet and enjoy solving. The tasks can be solved without prior knowledge but instead require logical thinking.

The aim is to solve as many as you can in the allotted time.

If you are not in the UK, check to see if your country also runs a Bebras Competition here: bebras.org

Teachers' Quizzes Platform:

Make your own Computational Thinking Quizzes: Registered coordinators are now able to allow their teachers to build their own self-marking quizzes from our extensive and carefully indexed back-catalogue.

UK Bebras Extras

Bebras Cards
Ages: 7-10

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Answers

A Perfect Day
Ages 10-18

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Age groups

There are six separate challenges this year for six age groups.
Unlike many other competitions this is suitable for students of all abilities – the aim is to solve as many problems as you can in the allotted time.

England and Wales:
Elite: Years 12 & 13
Seniors: Years 10 & 11
Intermediates: Years 8 & 9
Juniors: Years 6 & 7
Castors*: Years 4 & 5
Kits*: Years 2 & 3

Scotland:
Elite Years S5 & S6
Seniors: Years S3 & S4
Intermediates: S1 & S2
Juniors: Years P6 & P7
Castors*: Years P4 & P5
Kits*: Years P2 & P3

Northern Ireland:
Elite: Years 13 & 14
Seniors: Years 11 & 12
Intermediates: Years 9 & 10
Juniors: Years 7 & 8
Castors*: Years 5 & 6
Kits*: Years 3 & 4

* Castors and Kits can enter individually or as small teams (up to 4)

Dates

Any 40 minute period during the two allocated weeks in November.

Awards

We emphasise participation but also recognise top performing students.
There will be the following types of certificates available to students in each age group:

Certificate of Participation
Certification of Merit
Certificate of Distinction
Best in School

We also publish the top scoring students in the four oldest age categories on this website in our Hall of Fame.
(Permission will be sought through the school prior to this.)

The top achieving students in the four oldest age groups will be invited to attend a final round and celebration in the new year. This will take place in Hertford College and the Department of Computer Science at Oxford University. The top 10% of students in these age groups will also be invited to enter the TCS Oxford Computing Challenge in March.