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Opportunities for children ages 11-13

Children aged 11-13 (Grade 6-8) can take part in a wide range of verified competitions, scholarships and programs matched to their level. WiWit lists 737 verified opportunities for ages 11-13 in India from 365 organizations. They include options 250 available online, 229 free to enter.

By this age, children are ready for more challenge. The opportunities here bring together olympiads and competitions across maths, science, coding and the arts, alongside scholarships, camps and skill-building programs suited to middle-school students. Many run in multiple rounds and reward genuine reasoning over rote learning. WiWit checks each listing against the organizer's official information and shows eligibility, mode and fee, so you can find the right level of challenge for your child.

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OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) IndiaHUSO Organisation IndiaGrade 7 to 10Hybrid₹2,000 + 18%GST
India STEM Innovation Challenge (Junior STEM Innovator) by India STEM MissionIndia STEM MissionGrade 2 to 7Hybrid₹1,500 for one student, 3,000 for a team, plus 18% GST
National Karate Championship (Cadet/Sub-Junior) by KIOKarate India Organisation (KIO)Grade 1 to 10In-Person₹1,000 to 3,000 per event
ISDS Young Learners' AcademyIndian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)Grade 7 to 8Online₹15,000 for one student, 13,500 per student in a team of 3
ISDS Junior World Schools AcademyIndian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)Grade 7 to 8Online₹5,500 for one student, 4,950 per student in a team of 3
Global International Music Competition by International Competition of Music and Fine ArtsInternational Competition of Music and Fine Arts CanadaGrade 1 to 12Online$145 for a solo, 290 to 598 for a duo or group
International Academic Bowl Asian Championship by IACInternational Academic Competitions (IAC)Grade 1 to 12In-Person$195 for one student, 280 for a team of 2, 365 for a team of 3 or more
FPSPI Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) CompetitionFuture Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.Grade 4 to 12Hybrid$110 for one student, 135 for a team
Best Delegate Model UN Virtual Workshops for Indian StudentsBestDelegateGrade 4 to 12Online$50 per student per workshop, 700 for a group of up to 50
AIMO Open ContestAsia International Mathematical Olympiad UnionGrade 1 to 12HybridPaid
Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) (Online)LearningLeaders (LL)Grade 7 to 12Online$180
Drawing and Painting Competition Dessin AcademyDessin Academy (Institute of Fine Arts)LKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 7Online₹100 to 300 for paid editions
European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) for Indian StudentsEuropean Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) BoardGrade 8 to 12In-PersonPaid
Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Senior Kyurugi By Karnataka TaekwondoKarnataka TaekwondoGrade 7 to 9In-PersonPaid
Lodha Genius ProgrammeLodha FoundationGrade 8 to 12HybridPaid
Competition

Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) India

by HUSO Organisation India

Test your STEM knowledge and problem-solving skills in the prestigious Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) India. Foster your passion for science and innovation, and compete for a fully funded Harvard summer camp.

For children ages 12 to 16
Online or in-person
₹2,000 + 18%GST

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solvingAnalytical and critical thinkingScientific inquiry
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Competition

India STEM Innovation Challenge (Junior STEM Innovator) by India STEM Mission

by India STEM Mission

Ignite curiosity and foster innovation among young minds through the STEM Innovation Challenge by India STEM Mission, showcasing talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

For children ages 7 to 12
Online or in-person
₹1,500 for one student, 3,000 for a team, plus 18% GST

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingInnovation and Design Thinking
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Competition

National Karate Championship (Cadet/Sub-Junior) by KIO

by Karate India Organisation (KIO)

The National Karate Championship (Cadet/Sub-Junior), organized by the Karate India Organisation (KIO), offers offline competitions where young athletes showcase skills, discipline, and sportsmanship at the national level.

For children ages 6 to 15
In-person event
₹1,000 to 3,000 per event

What your child could gain:

Advanced Karate TechniquesDiscipline and Self-ControlSportsmanship and Respect
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Course

ISDS Young Learners' Academy

by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)

ISDS's comprehensive 11-session course for Grades 7-8 integrating public speaking and WSDC debate training, culminating in a competitive debate tournament.

For children in Grade 7 to 8
Join from home
₹15,000 for one student, 13,500 per student in a team of 3

What your child could gain:

Public SpeakingWSDC DebatingArgumentation
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Workshop

ISDS Junior World Schools Academy

by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)

A 4-day introductory debate workshop by ISDS for Grades 7-8, teaching public speaking and WSDC format debating through games, lectures, and practice sessions.

For children in Grade 7 to 8
Join from home
₹5,500 for one student, 4,950 per student in a team of 3

What your child could gain:

Public SpeakingStructured ArgumentationCritical Thinking
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Competition

Global International Music Competition by International Competition of Music and Fine Arts

by International Competition of Music and Fine Arts Canada

A prestigious online music competition for musicians of all ages and nationalities, offering cash prizes and international recognition.

For children ages 6 to 18
Join from home
$145 for a solo, 290 to 598 for a duo or group

What your child could gain:

Musical ProficiencyArtistic InterpretationVideo Performance
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Competition

International Academic Bowl Asian Championship by IAC

by International Academic Competitions (IAC)

A team-based, buzzer-format quiz contest for school teams across Asia. It covers multiple subjects, fostering quick thinking and teamwork.

For children ages 6 to 18
In-person event
$195 for one student, 280 for a team of 2, 365 for a team of 3 or more

What your child could gain:

General KnowledgeTeamworkCritical Thinking
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Competition

FPSPI Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) Competition

by Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.

The Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) offers the Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) competition, a global educational program.

For children ages 9 to 17
Online or in-person
$110 for one student, 135 for a team

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingResearch Skills
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Workshop

Best Delegate Model UN Virtual Workshops for Indian Students

by BestDelegate

Best Delegate Model UN Virtual Workshops provide online training in diplomacy, public speaking, and negotiation. Guided by top university MUN mentors, they equip Indian students with skills to excel in global simulations.

For children ages 9 to 18
Join from home
$50 per student per workshop, 700 for a group of up to 50

What your child could gain:

Public SpeakingDebateResearch
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Competition

AIMO Open Contest

by Asia International Mathematical Olympiad Union

International mathematics olympiad for Grades 1-12 across 21+ countries featuring open-ended problems with trial rounds online and finals in-person.

For children in Grade 1 to 12
Online or in-person
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced mathematical reasoningOpen-ended problem solvingCreative mathematical thinking
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Competition

Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) (Online)

by LearningLeaders (LL)

An international online British Parliamentary debate championship for school students across Asia, including India.

For children ages 13 to 18
Join from home
$180 registration

What your child could gain:

Public SpeakingCritical ThinkingArgumentation
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Competition

Drawing and Painting Competition Dessin Academy

by Dessin Academy (Institute of Fine Arts)

A free national-level online drawing and painting competition for students from LKG to 7th standard, organized by Dessin Academy. Participants submit artwork photographs online and receive e-certificates.

For children ages 4 to 13
Join from home
₹100 to 300 for paid editions

What your child could gain:

DrawingPaintingCreativity
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Competition

European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) for Indian Students

by European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) Board

The European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) is a prestigious international mathematics competition for high school girls. Indian participants are selected through the rigorous national Mathematical Olympiad program, offering a unique platform for advanced problem-solving and global exposure.

For children ages 13 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced Problem-solvingMathematical Proof WritingLogical Reasoning
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Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Senior Kyurugi By Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

The Cadet Taekwondo Championship (Senior Kyurugi) is a state-level competitive sparring event for advanced Taekwondo practitioners in Karnataka, focusing on skill demonstration and sportsmanship.

For children ages 12 to 14
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced Taekwondo Kyurugi techniquesStrategic thinking in combat sportsPhysical endurance and agility
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Program

Lodha Genius Programme

by Lodha Foundation

A fully funded, multi-year educational program by Lodha Foundation and Ashoka University for exceptional Indian students in Grades 9-12 passionate about STEM, fostering future leaders and changemakers.

For children ages 13 to 18
Online or in-person
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Complex problem-solvingAnalytical thinkingScientific inquiry
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Camp

LoDEStonE - Residential Program on Sustainable Design & Innovation

by Pravaha Foundation

A 12-day residential camp by Pravaha and IIIT-Hyderabad for grades 8-10, focusing on sustainable design, innovation, and problem-solving.

For children in Grade 8 to 10
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Design ThinkingProblem-SolvingInnovation
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Camp

Episteme - Residential STEM Immersion Program

by Pravaha Foundation

A 14-day residential STEM camp by Pravaha Foundation for students in grades 4-9, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and design thinking.

For children ages 10 to 14
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaboration
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Competition

Dhirubhai Ambani International Model United Nations (DAIMUN) Conference

by Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), Mumbai

DAIMUN is a prestigious Model United Nations conference in Mumbai, offering students a platform to engage in global diplomacy, critical debate, and leadership development.

For children ages 11 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Public SpeakingDebatingCritical Thinking
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Workshop

OFLY International Aviation Workshop

by OFLY

OFLY International Aviation Workshop offers students hands-on learning in aviation, including aircraft systems, navigation, and career insights from industry experts, fostering practical skills and global exposure in the aviation field.

For children ages 13 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Flight simulationAircraft instrumentationManeuvering techniques
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Camp

OFLY Aviation Summer Camp LEAP

by OFLY

OFLY's LEAP is India's first aviation summer camp, offering students a comprehensive 6-day, 5-night experience to explore various facets of aviation, including aircraft maintenance, ground handling, and flight training.

For children ages 13 to 17
In-person event
₹1,19,999 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCritical thinkingDecision-making
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Workshop

SkillSphere Global Quizards Workshop

by SkillSphere Education

General knowledge and quizzing workshop series for Grades 1-8, delivered on school campuses in three age-based levels: Buds, Roots, and Trees.

For children in Grade 1 to 8
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

General knowledge and current affairs awarenessHigher-order thinking skills (HOTS)Critical thinking
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Program

SkillSphere Public Speaking & Soft Skills Workshops

by SkillSphere Education

Grade-wise public speaking and soft skills workshops for school students from Grades 1 to 12, delivered on campus with an activity-based, progressively structured curriculum.

For children in Grade 1 to 12
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Public speakingCritical thinkingLeadership
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Course

Junior Naturalist Course (JNC)

by Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES)

A 15-module, 100+ hour naturalist field course by TIES for students in Std II-IX, covering wetland ecosystems and a Thattekad Bird Sanctuary evaluation trek, held annually in Kottayam.

For children in Grade 2 to 9
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Species identification (birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, flora)Field observation and data recordingEcosystem and biodiversity analysis
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Program

Youreka Arise

by Youreka

In-school life-skills intervention for grades 7-12 covering adaptation, resilience, innovation, self-reliance and empathy over 2-4 days.

For children in Grade 7 to 12
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

AdaptationResilienceInnovation
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Frequently asked questions

How many opportunities for ages 11-13 are listed on WiWit?

WiWit currently lists 737 verified opportunities for ages 11-13 in India from 365 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.

Can my child take part in opportunities for ages 11-13 online?

Opportunities for ages 11-13 are available in multiple modes: 250 run online, 297 are in person, 190 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.

Are there free opportunities for ages 11-13?

Yes, 229 of the 737 opportunities for ages 11-13 listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.

What opportunities suit an 11 to 13 year old?

Middle-school children (Grade 6-8) are ready to go deeper. Multi-round olympiads in maths, science and coding, creative and writing competitions, scholarships and skill-building programs all suit this age and help build a strong record before the senior years.

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