Kazakhstan Junior Science Olympiad (KJSO)

The Kazakhstan Junior Science Olympiad (KJSO) is a national interdisciplinary science competition for school students in grades 7–9. It tests knowledge in chemistry, biology and physics through test questions, theoretical open problems and an experimental round. The competition has an online selection stage and an in-person final held in Almaty. KJSO aims to develop juniors and prepare participants for the International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO).

Progression from an online selection stage to an in-person final in Almaty; preparation and experience aimed at readiness for the IJSO; participation includes theoretical and experimental rounds.

Open to students in grades 7–9 from all schools in Kazakhstan. Eligible participants must not turn 16 by 2026-12-31.