Singapore Physics Olympiad (SPhO)

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Institute of Physics Singapore (IPS) and NUS Department of Physics

Experimental round (National University of Singapore, following the usual November pattern)approximate

November 19, 2026 (UTC+8)

Singapore's senior physics competition for junior college and integrated programme Year 5 to 6 students, following the same syllabus as the International Physics Olympiad. Top awardees enter the Singapore Physics Olympiad Training programme, from which the team for the Asian Physics Olympiad and ultimately the IPhO is chosen.

Registration

Format: In person
Age: 16-18
Participation: Individual
Location: Singapore
Entry fee: Free
Prize: Advancement to Singapore Physics Olympiad Training; selection for Singapore's APhO and IPhO teams.

Timeline

Experimental round (National University of Singapore, following the usual November pattern)approximateNovember 19, 2026 (UTC+8) source
SPOT training programme (following the usual December to March pattern)approximateDecember 1, 2026 (UTC+8) source

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