Give students
a stage, not just a grade
The Sci High programme is free for its participants. We provide the methodology, training for teacher-moderators, a starter budget for teams and support throughout the school year — capped off by a national festival.
// What we expect from you
- To be a teacher motivated to give students new knowledge and skills (a STEM specialty is not required)
- To bring on students eager to build new skills and knowledge
- To work with your team (or teams) in an extracurricular format for the full school year
- To have access to a classroom or workspace corner
We include everything you need
No participation fees for the school, students or their families. The teacher-moderator training is paid and carries continuing-education credits.
The Sci High programme
A proven methodology that teaches the Scientific Method — from topic to final presentation.
Training for teacher-moderators
Accredited paid training with continuing-education credits — methodology preparation and an official certificate.
A budget for the team
A small starter budget for each approved team — materials, sensors, prototypes or whatever the project needs.
Mentor support
We pair each team with a professional and keep regular sessions running throughout the school year.
A network of teachers & mentors
A community of fellow moderators and industry mentors — exchange of experience, ideas and contacts.
Local and national festivals
We help organise your school's local festival and cover transport to the national finale.
One season — one school year
From forming teams to the stage finale. Realistic to run within a school year.
Registration & team formation
The school signs up for the season, and the teacher-moderator recruits motivated students and forms one or several teams to work together throughout the school year.
Pick a problem
Each team picks a topic close to their own interests, formulates a working hypothesis and meets their mentor from a leading university and/or industry for the very first time.
The Scientific Method in practice
Experiments, prototype, documentation. Weekly mentor sessions. In March we hold a mid-term online meeting with all teams.
Final festival
The teams present their projects before a jury of experts at the national Sci High festival. Awards, media coverage and new connections with fellow students and mentors.
Frequently asked questions
What happens after you get in touch?
We set up an initial call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the programme, your school's needs and capacity. If it's a fit for both sides, we sign a partnership agreement and onboard the school for the next season.
How long before our first festival appearance?
The national Sci High STEM Festival takes place at the end of the school year — usually in early June. Before that, teams go through topic selection, mentor sessions and a local school festival, which we organise together with you.
What does Sci High provide and what does the school provide?
Sci High provides the programme, training for teacher-moderators, a starter budget per team, a mentor network and the festivals. The school provides a teacher-moderator, time for students and a working space.
How many teams can one school enter?
More students usually makes team formation easier. The sweet spot is 2–3 teams per school, but more are very welcome.
Which grades can take part?
Grades 5 through 12. In most cases teams are formed by students from close grades; we also often run a separate festival category for middle-school teams.
Are there any fees for students or families?
No — participation is completely free for students and their families.
How much does the teacher-moderator training cost?
The training is delivered by an external accredited training centre and is paid. It carries continuing-education credits for the teachers who complete it. In exceptional cases the foundation offers stipends to cover the cost for a teacher.