International Talent Hunt Olympiad

The International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO) is a prestigious global competition for high school students. It identifies and nurtures talent in Maths, Science, and the English language. Students showcase their skills on an international stage.

Key Features and Benefits for Students:

• Open to students in Classes 1 to 10 from CBSE, ICSE, ICBSE, or any recognised state board in India.
• Recognise exceptional high school students with outstanding knowledge in Olympiad Maths, Science Olympiad, and English Olympiad.
• Provide global recognition and exposure for top performers.
• Foster future leaders in the science and technology fields.
• Compete with talented peers worldwide in Maths Olympiad, Science competitions, and English challenges.
• Build confidence through rigorous testing of abilities.

Key Features of the Exam Structure

• Each class will receive a separate and class-specific question paper to ensure appropriate difficulty levels.
• All questions are objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions).
• There is no negative marking, encouraging students to attempt all questions confidently.
• The International Talent Hunt Olympiad is conducted only in English to maintain a standardised assessment format and ensure clarity in technical terminology used across all classes.

The Olympiad is held once a year and is conducted during school hours to ensure student convenience and maximum participation. Each participating school can select one of the three proposed dates for conducting the Olympiad. All dates will have separate sets of question papers, ensuring exam integrity and flexibility in scheduling.

Test Paper Structure

The question paper is class-specific and usually consists of three sections:

(i) Section-1: Science

(ii) Section-2: Mathematics

(iii) Section-3: Reasoning and Aptitude

The language medium is English only. The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1st to 10th with the following details:

• For Classes 1-2: There will be 25 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes
• For Classes 3-5: There will be 30 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
• For Classes 6-8: There will be 35 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
• For Classes 9-10: There will be 40 questions, and the duration will be 50 Minutes.

The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. For classes 1st onward, OMR answer sheets will be provided.

Registration Of Students

The International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO) prospectus, along with registration forms, is sent to all schools currently registered with the SilverZone Foundation. Please note that the printed prospectus may not reflect the most recent updates. The latest information on syllabus, exam format, levels, and prizes is always available on our official website. We recommend referring to it for accuracy.

For New Schools

Schools not yet registered with SilverZone may request a prospectus by writing to us at info@silverzone.org. Once received, schools must return the completed registration forms by the specified deadline.

Important Note For Schools

• Any school can become a registered centre for the International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO). There is no fee required to register the school itself.
• For smooth coordination and exam feasibility, a minimum of 40 students per school is required to register for the International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO).
• For any clarification regarding exam rules, syllabus, paper pattern, or registration process, schools may write to us directly at info@silverzone.org.

The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. For classes 1st onward, OMR answer sheets will be provided.