The World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) is an international team-based academic competition for students aged 8–18 worldwide. Each year, it attracts nearly 50,000 students from over 70 countries and territories. To claim the championship trophy, teams must progress through three stages: the Regional Round, the Global Round, and the Tournament of Champions held at Yale University – one of the prestigious Ivy League schools. At each round, students are challenged with debating, essay writing, and multiple-choice quizzes across six major academic subjects: Science, History, Social Studies, Literature, Arts, and Mathematics.

With the theme “Igniting the Future”, WSC 2025 once again offered an exceptional opportunity for talented students from Olympia Primary, Middle, and High School to challenge themselves, showcase their intellect, and affirm the power of their critical thinking on a world-class academic stage.

PREPARATION WITH OLYMPIA TEACHERS

To prepare for this year’s season, Olympia launched the WSC Club in March 2025. From the very first sessions, members were introduced to detailed information about the competition and explored the challenging structure of WSC. Guiding the club were not only experienced teachers – who had supported Sakura - Olympia teams to success in past seasons – but also Dương Bảo Kha, a familiar Olympia face at multiple WSC tournaments. He shared invaluable experiences, helping members better understand each round and the opportunities that the competition brings.

World Scholar’s Cup Olympia Club

FIRST MILESTONES AT THE REGIONAL ROUND

After months of dedicated training with the WSC Club at school and self-study at home, in June 2025, 18 Olympia young scholars from both the Skittles and Junior divisions entered their very first challenge – the Regional Round. Though each student started from a different point and finished with individual results, all of them deserve to be celebrated. The hours of consistent practice, the breakthroughs in Scholar’s Bowl, Scholar’s Challenge, and Team Debate, as well as the steady creativity shown in Collaborative Writing – all reflect efforts worthy of pride.

From June 2–3, 2025, Olympia’s young scholars entered the WSC 2025 Regional Round.

FIRST ACHIEVEMENTS OF OLYMPIA SCHOLARS AT THE WSC 2025 REGIONAL ROUND

PRIDE FROM THE GLOBAL ROUND IN KUALA LUMPUR

At the end of August 2025, Duong Bao Kha (Grade 9, Academic Year 2025–2026) represented Olympia at the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round in Kuala Lumpur. Gathering more than 2,400 scholars from 30 countries, this venue was recognized as one of the most competitive and challenging rounds of the season. Amidst the vibrant academic atmosphere, Bao Kha wrote a remarkable chapter for Olympia’s WSC 2025 journey, leaving behind both outstanding achievements and a spirit truly worth honoring.

Bao Kha and his teammates at the WSC 2025 Global Round in Kuala Lumpur

At this international stage, Bao Kha and his teammates achieved:

Top 1 Team Challenge

Top 2 Team Bowl

Top 4 Team Overall

Top 1 Challenge Individual

Top 7 Challenge Individual

Top 11 Scholars

Top 15 Scholars

along with numerous gold and silver medals across other categories.

Most notably, Bao Kha was honored with the Jac Khor Award – a prestigious prize presented to the scholar with the highest score in the Scholar’s Challenge within each division. This demanding competition requires multi-disciplinary knowledge, strategic thinking, and sustained focus. Winning this award reaffirmed the academic ability, discipline, and determination of Olympia students on the global stage.

Duong Bao Kha receiving the prestigious Jac Khor Award

According to reflections from parents, the eight-day journey in Kuala Lumpur brought not only medals but also profound educational experiences: teamwork, discipline, and the spirit of sharing were fostered through every round and activity. A particularly memorable moment was when Bao Kha proudly held the French flag – representing the country of his birth – alongside his teammates who raised the Vietnamese flag, creating a symbolic image that nurtured both national pride and a spirit of global citizenship.

Sakura – Olympia warmly congratulates Duong Bao Kha and his family, and extends heartfelt gratitude to parents for their trust and companionship throughout this journey. These achievements are not only a source of pride for Bao Kha and his family but also an inspiration for the Olympia community to continue nurturing a passion for learning, pursuing dreams, and striving for excellence.

The school firmly believes that with humility, perseverance, and a strong sense of social responsibility, Bao Kha will continue to achieve success, spread positive educational values, and reach new heights in the future.

The WSC 2025 journey will continue with its final chapter – the Tournament of Champions at Yale University. Stay tuned as we share the next milestones of our young scholars.