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Excitement builds as seven private schools gear up for NSMQ competition.


In an exhilarating display of academic prowess, seven esteemed private schools are set to go head-to-head in the highly anticipated National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) competition. The participating institutions include Louis Rutten SHS, Regentropfen SHS, Sonrise Christian High School, Wallahs Academy, Hope College, St. Andrews SHS, and Otoo Memorial SHS.

The stage is set for a thrilling showdown, with a total of 89 regional qualifiers vying for a chance to compete in the preliminary stage of the national championship. Following this intense round, 58 seasoned schools will join the competition at the one-eighth stage, promising even fiercer battles of intellect and knowledge.

This year's NSMQ is slated to unfold from October 6 to 19, 2023, marking the third consecutive time the event will be hosted in the vibrant city of Kumasi. As the competition reaches its crescendo, the grand finale is scheduled to take place on October 24, 2024, in the bustling capital city of Accra.

The NSMQ has long been hailed as a platform that celebrates excellence in the fields of science and mathematics, providing students with a unique opportunity to showcase their intellectual mettle on a national stage. As the countdown begins, anticipation is high, and supporters of these seven schools eagerly await the riveting battles of wits and knowledge that lie ahead.

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