Hosted by Canadian Association of Physicists

Premier Canadian Physicics Challenge

Emphasized on logical and creative thinking

Awards are highly recognised by Canadian and North American universities

Based upon an internationally recognized syllabus, the I.B. Physics Higher Core Curriculum

Date: Apr. 12, 2025 (Sat.) 09:30-12:30 (3 hours)

Introduction

The CAP Prize Exam is hosted by Canadian Association of Physicists. The level of the CAP exam is intentionally high. Only the top students from each school are expected to take part in the exam and only a handful of students in Canada are expected to completely finish the CAP Exam in the time allotted. Past statistics indicate that of the approximately 2,000 students writing the exam each year, the top mark is usually above 80% and 50-100 students nationally score above 50%. The CAP High School Prize Exam is a contest, not a judgement of a student’s classroom performance. It’s looking for the most skilled, best educated physics students. Programmable calculators are not allowed. A number of Universities in Canada recognized top CAP Exam students.

The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) is the voice of Canadian physics. The CAP represents more than 1,700 physicists working in academia, government and industry.
Official website: outreach.phas.ubc.ca/exams-and-competitions/cap-high-school-prize-exam/cap-english

Challenge Rules

Language

English

Date

Apr. 12, 2025 (Sat.) 09:30-12:30

Format

Individual test (no experiment)

Type

multiple choice and proof-based problems

Location

Paper-based in partnering school

Participants

High school students

Awards

Global Awards
For judging the global awards, Canadian competitors will be ranked first. Competitors from other countries are not ranked together with their Canadian competitors, but are compared by boundaries.

National Awards

  • Gold: Top 10%
  • Silver: Top 25%
  • Bronze: Top 35%
  • Regional Honorable awards: Regional top 20%

    • Requirements

    Fee

    Includes the exam, grading, proctor fee, past-papers, certificates) (ASDAN doesn't provide any trainings)

    Deadline

    Apr. 1, 2025

    Exam Centers

    ASDAN EPQ Scholarship

    3000RMB/std

    Gold

    2000RMB/std

    Silver

    1000RMB/std

    Bronze

    Noted：The ASDAN Scholarship is only available to Year 10, 11 and 12 students for participating ASDAN Extended Project Qualification(EPQ). EPQ is recommended by the G5 group and many leading universities as a competitive academic experience. Scholarships cannot be exchanged for cash. For further details see:http://www.seedasdan.org/epq/。

    Sample Problems

    FAQ

    1. CAN THE STUDENTS BRING A CALCULATOR TO CAP?
    Non-programmable calculators may be used.
    2. REFUND POLICY

    If, for some reason, the student is unable to attend after paying the fee, please contact us. If you apply before the registration deadline, 25% of the registration fee will be deducted as academic materials and service fees. If you apply after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.

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