Celebrating Academic Excellence in Mathematics and Science

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The National STEM Quiz is a prestigious nationwide academic competition dedicated exclusively to private Senior High Schools in Ghana.

Competition Year: 2026
Target Group: Private Senior High School students in Ghana

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About National STEM Quiz

Elevating Private School Excellence in Mathematics & Science

The National STEM Quiz for Private Senior High Schools provides a prestigious national platform where brilliant young minds from private schools across Ghana compete, collaborate, and demonstrate their mastery of Mathematics and Science. We celebrate academic excellence while nurturing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.

OUR VISION

To become West Africa’s premier academic platform inspiring excellence and innovation in Mathematics and Science among private Senior High School students, producing world-class scholars who will lead Ghana’s scientific and technological advancement.

OUR MISSION

To organize credible, transparent, and intellectually stimulating competitions that promote STEM education, celebrate private school achievements, identify exceptional talent, and complement Ghana’s national educational development goals.

SUBJECT AREAS

Mathematics

Algebra
Geometry & Mensuration
Trigonometry
Statistics & Probability
Introductory Calculus

Integrated Science

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science

General Science & Technology

Scientific inventions and discoveries
ICT and emerging technologies
Science-related national and global issues

COMPETITION STRUCTURE

Stages of the Competition

1

Zonal Stage

2

Regional Stage

3

National Championship

TEAM COMPOSITION

Each participating school shall present:

Three (3) main contestants
One (1) reserve contestant

Teams may be mixed-gender. All contestants must meet age and academic eligibility requirements outlined in the official rules.

GOVERNANCE & ORGANIZATION

The quiz is organized by an independent educational committee made up of experienced educators, scientists, and assessment professionals.

National Steering Committee

Advisory Board

Senior academics from universities, teacher associations, and science institutions provide academic oversight and quality assurance.

Michael Chris Tetteh, ESQ

C.E.O

Qualification: LLB (University of cape coast), LLM from the Universty of Ghana law school. Lecturer.

Ayuba Tahiru

Co-Founder

Qualification: Embedded Systems Engineer
Expert in cybersecurity, cryptography, and firmware development.

ELIGIBILITY

Only private Senior High Schools duly registered and recognized by the appropriate educational authorities in Ghana may participate

Contestants must be bona fide students for the 2025/2026 academic year

Each school may present one team only

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Press Launch of the National Maths and Science Quiz for Private Senior High Schools in Ghana (National STEM Quiz)

The National Maths and Science Quiz for Private Senior High Schools in Ghana was officially launched at a press event held on 27th December 2025 at the GNAT Hall in Accra. The event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education, government agencies, private secondary school associations, school proprietors, media partners, and other key stakeholders in education.

The keynote address was delivered by Michael Chris Tetteh Esq, Chief Executive Officer of Pierian Spring. In his speech, he emphasized the critical role of Mathematics and Science as the foundation of innovation, technology, and national development. He highlighted the significant contribution of private Senior High Schools to Ghana’s education sector and noted the lack of a dedicated national platform for these schools to showcase excellence in STEM disciplines.