2026 UK Bebras Challenge
Put your students’ computational thinking to the test with the Bebras Challenge and a series of fun, interactive online tasks. Take part from 9 to 20 November 2026.
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Overview
The 2026 UK Bebras Challenge runs from 9 to 20 November 2026.
Give your students an opportunity to put their computational thinking and problem-solving skills into practice with this free online challenge.
Students have 45 minutes to tackle interactive, age-appropriate tasks. The challenge is automatically marked and gives students with different strengths in maths and computing the opportunity to shine.
The Bebras Challenge takes place every November and reaches schools around the world. Last year, more than 4 million students across over 80 countries took part.
A teacher registers as the school's main coordinator and can enrol groups of students or the whole school.
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Curriculum links
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- Computing
- Computing: Computational thinking
- Computing: Logic operations
- Technologies
- Computing science
- Science and technology
- Mathematics and numeracy: The application of mathematical skills to real life work situations
- Mathematics and numeracy: The creative use of technology to enhance mathematical understanding
- Group size
- Whole class, Whole year group, Whole school
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Up to an hour
- Dates
- 9 November 2026 – 20 November 2026
- Cost
- Free
- Location
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In-school
- UK-wide
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
- 7 - Encounters with further and higher education
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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