Schools & Universities
A ready-to-run competition, in five steps.
From the first meeting to the Grand Final in one term. Only the first step needs a school leader.
The path
Your school’s path, in five steps.
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Week 1
1
Meet and approve
A 30-minute call. The school names one teacher and a student group.
School leader and RACE team
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Weeks 2–3
2
Teacher setup
The teacher receives the pack, tries the Arena, gets parents' permission and registers each team for a player ID.
Teacher
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Weeks 4–9
3
Learn and practise
Weekly sessions. Students code in the Arena and beat the practice bosses.
Students, guided by the teacher
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Weeks 10–11
4
Competition
Final code is submitted and scored. The official leaderboard is published.
Students submit; RACE runs the scoring
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Final day
5
Grand Final
The top entries compete live at the venue on the Grand Final day. Certificates for every finisher.
Finalists, teachers and schools
A typical term. Competition dates are announced in December; we plan the weeks back from them with each school.
What you get
Teacher pack (from December)
Session guides, the starter file and answers to common questions, ready before the competitions open.
The Arena
A browser-based practice space. Nothing to install on school computers.
Official leaderboard
Fair scoring on hidden scenarios, by player ID.
Certificates and a final
Certificates for every finisher; the top teams reach the Grand Final.
What it takes
- 1teacher who leads the group
- 1–2hours a week for students
- 0installs: a computer room or laptops with a modern browser
Universities
The University Competition is open to Preparatory Year and first-year students in any subject. Use the form to enter your students or ask a question.
Register interest
Start with a conversation.
Leave your details and the RACE team will contact you to arrange step 1.