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.

Continuing the achievements in Kuala Lumpur, in early September 2025, two 9th-grade students, Kazuya Noah Ngo Komuro and Huỳnh Bảo Nguyên (Will), participated in the Global Round in Bangkok, Thailand.

On September 4, 2025, Kazuya Noah Ngo Komuro and Huỳnh Bảo Nguyên (Will) represented Olympia at the Global Round WSC 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

During the preparation period, the students worked diligently and tirelessly.

With courage, knowledge, and determination, they achieved outstanding results:

Kazuya Noah Ngo Komuro:

- Gold Medal in Debate

- 6 Gold Medals in Challenge

- 3rd Place in Challenge (Individual)

- 8th Place Overall (Individual)

Huỳnh Bảo Nguyên (Will):

- Silver Medal in Debate

- Silver Medal in Writing

Team 728 achievements:

- 5th Place in Bowl

- 96th Place in Team Debate

- 19th Place in Team Overall

Congratulations to both students on their impressive accomplishments.

More than the medals, what matters most is the journey of persistent practice, teamwork, determination to overcome challenges, and the unforgettable experiences of connecting with international peers. These have become invaluable assets, helping the students grow and move closer to the ideal of becoming global citizens with knowledge, compassion, and a spirit of contribution.

The journey in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok would not have been complete without the dedicated support of parents, the strong encouragement from classmates, and the solidarity of the SOer community. Today’s achievements are not only personal and family joys but also a source of inspiration for all Olympia students, motivating them to nurture their passion for learning and their aspiration to conquer new heights.

The school believes that, with humility, perseverance, and a sense of social responsibility, our students will continue to achieve success, spread positive educational values, and reach new horizons 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.