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Geography Explorer Competition is a yearly online event for primary and secondary school students across Malaysia. It offers an exciting opportunity for students to explore and learn about the world around them through engaging challenges and activities.

Geography Explorer Competition program in Malaysia comprises five stages;

1. Geography Explorer Competition
2. Malaysia Geography Olympiad (MyGeo)
3. National Selection Camp
4. National Training Camp
5. International Geography Olympiad (iGeo)

The Malaysian Geography Olympiad (MyGeo) is an annual national competition designed for secondary school and pre-university students. Its primary aim is to provide a platform for students to showcase and enhance their geographical knowledge while identifying the top-performing talents in the field.

Top participants from MyGeo have the exciting opportunity to represent Malaysia at the International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) 2025, which will be held in Anne Cheewinsiriwat, Bangkok, Thailand.

Each school is required to appoint at least one Teacher-In-Charge (TIC) responsible for handling registration, payment, and overseeing the competition day. The designated teacher must have a ContestHub account to ensure our secretary is informed that you are the TIC representing your school. To be officially recognized as the TIC, please reach out to our customer support team using the phone number provided in FAQs 15.

For the Geography Explorer Competition, our system allows up to three teachers-in-charge to be assigned per school. If your school requires more than three teachers, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team for assistance.

Yes, you will need to create a new account on ContestHub to register your students. If you use your previous ContestHub account, we will assumed that the students belong to your previous school and that you are still a teacher there. Creating a new account ensures accurate school and teacher information.

We do not have any minimum or maximum requirements for registration, as we warmly welcome all schools to participate in our competition.

Geography Explorer Competition competitions are open to students of all levels, from primary school to secondary school. There are different categories based on the students’ grade level for international schools, allowing a wide range of students to participate.

Primary Category
– Public School: Primary 4, 5 & 6
– International School: Year 4, 5 & 6

Secondary Category
– Public School: Form 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Pre-Uni
– International School: Year 7, 8 ,9 ,10 & 11

Students have two registration options to join the Geography Explorer Competition:

1. School Registration:
Students can register through their school, provided a designated teacher is appointed to manage and oversee their participation. The teacher will handle the registration process via www.contesthub.my. The registration fee for this option is RM40 per student.

2. Individual Registration:
Students can also register independently as individual candidates. In this case, the registration fee is RM60 per student.

Yes, non-Malaysian students can participate in Geography Explorer Competition competitions. The competitions are inclusive and open to all students studying in Malaysia, regardless of their nationality.

The Geography Explorer Competition offers a comprehensive syllabus, study materials, and practice papers to help students prepare effectively. These resources are available on our official website at https://mygeo-olympiad.my and https://mygeo-olympiad.my/mygeo/#mygeo-readmat.

The Geography Explorer Competition is conducted online using the Autoproctor system and features 30 objective questions. Participants have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the questions, with points assigned based on their difficulty levels: easy, medium, and hard.

The Autoproctor system is accessible from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the competition day, allowing students to participate at any convenient time within this period. All participants are required to use a laptop, computer, or tablet with a stable internet connection and a scientific calculator.

Yes, the Geography Explorer Competition awards certificates of participation to all students who take part. Additionally, we recognize top-performing students with awards categorized as Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention, based on their marks.

You can purchase practice books for your students at our online store: https://shop.ardentedu.com/book-shop/ . For any assistance or inquiries, please contact our sales representative, Ms. Najia, at 010-2727849

Teachers can stay updated about Geography Explorer Competition events, news, and announcements by regularly visiting the official website and following Geography Explorer Competition on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. You may click the links below to visit the pages;

Official website: https://mygeo-olympiad.my/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MalaysianGeographyOlympiad

For competition inquiries, contact our hotline: 📞 03-41420441
Or, reach out to our customer support team (Call/Whatsapp) on weekdays (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

📞 Nadhirah: 016-2574143

📞 Jannah: 018-3604143

📞 Suri: 018-392 0204