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We are incredibly proud to share that 29 of our students participated in the Bebras® Computing Challenge 2026, and 11 students achieved awards and honorary mentions 🎉
That’s close to 40% of our participants being recognised — a fantastic result, especially considering this was our very first year taking part in the competition!
The Bebras® Computing Challenge is an international computational thinking challenge designed to introduce students to key concepts in computer science through fun, engaging problems.
In Singapore, the competition is organised by the Singapore International Mastery Contests Centre (SIMCC). You can find out more here:
👉 https://www.simcc.org
👉 https://www.simcc.org/bebras
Bebras Computing Challenge is a unique competition that focuses on:
These are the exact foundational skills we emphasise at The Lab, making Bebras® a perfect platform for our students to apply what they’ve learned in a meaningful way.
As 2026 was our pilot year, we intentionally started with a smaller, focused group of students aged 8 to 10 years old.
Our goals were simple:
The results exceeded our expectations. Not only did our students rise to the challenge, but many also achieved outstanding recognition — a testament to their hard work and growth.
While we are proud of the 11 students who received awards and honorary mentions, what matters most is the learning journey.
Every participant:
These are lifelong skills that go far beyond any single competition.
With such encouraging results, we are excited to expand our participation in 2027.
Next year, we plan to:
As 2026 was a test year for us, this expansion is a natural next step as we build confidence in guiding our students through international competitions.
Our vision is to progressively build a strong culture of academic competitions that support learning, growth, and confidence-building — not just winning.
To all 29 students who took part — we are incredibly proud of you.
To our award winners — congratulations on your well-deserved recognition!
And to all our parents, thank you for your continued trust and support.
We look forward to bringing even more opportunities like this to our students as they continue their journey in coding and beyond 🚀
Participation in competitions like the Bebras® Computing Challenge strengthens a child’s Direct School Admission (DSA) portfolio, especially for STEM-related pathways.
It demonstrates:
These are qualities that many secondary schools look out for during DSA selection.
👉 Learn more about what schools are looking for in DSA portfolios: https://www.thelab.sg/how-can-the-lab-singapore-help-in-my-childs-dsa-application/
Not at all. While awards are a bonus, participation itself already adds value.
Schools recognise:
Of course, achievements such as awards and honorary mentions further strengthen the portfolio.
It’s ideal to start early — typically from Primary 3 to Primary 5 — by exposing children to:
This allows time to build both skills and a strong track record.
At The Lab, we focus on a well-rounded approach:
We guide students not just to learn, but to demonstrate their abilities meaningfully.
👉 Learn more about building a strong DSA profile in our post: https://www.thelab.sg/how-can-the-lab-singapore-help-in-my-childs-dsa-application/
Yes! Following the success of our first year, we plan to:
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