National Critical Thinking Championship 2026 – Indonesia
(NCTC Indonesia 2026)
Think Deeper. Rise Higher.
Competition Overview
A national-level competition designed to build critical thinking, confidence, and real-world skills for future-ready students.
Your child will learn how to think critically, solve problems, and express ideas with confidence — skills that truly matter for their future.
Carefully designed to combine academic challenge with real-world application, ensuring every participant gains meaningful learning experience.
Objectives
- Develop students’ critical thinking skills
- Enhance analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Build confidence in expressing ideas
- Encourage solving real-life problems
- Prepare students for future challenges
Participant Categories
The competition is divided based on level and language:
Primary Level (Grade 4–6)
Indonesian Division • English Division
Junior Level (Grade 7–9)
Indonesian Division • English Division
Senior Level (Grade 10–12)
Indonesian Division • English Division
Participants may choose one or two languages based on their ability. Each level is designed with appropriate difficulty and approach.
📅 Competition Timeline
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Registration Period
Now – 12 June 2026Registration Deadline
12 June 2026Round 1 Competition
Grade 4–6: Sat, 19 June – 14:00 WIB
Grade 7–9: Sat, 27 June – 14:00 WIB
Grade 10–12: Sun, 28 June – 14:00 WIB
Round 1 Results
3 July 2026Round 2 Submission
4–9 July 2026Round 2 Results
16 July 2026Final Round
20–31 July 2026 (Flexible Schedule)Final Results
7 August 2026Prize Claim Payment
8–11 August 2026Prize Delivery
15–22 August 2026Topic & Theme
Topics will be related to:
- Daily life of students
- Technology & digital habits
- Education & learning methods
- Simple social issues
🚀 Selection System & Participant Journey
Initial Assessment
All Registered Participants
Students complete an initial test and receive their score.
Case Challenge
Semi Final Round
Selected participants compete based on announced schedule.
Live Challenge
Final Round
Finalists present and answer questions directly to judges.
Prize Claim & Delivery
Optional (Physical Awards)
Participants may claim and receive physical awards.
Preparation & Technical Setup
Ensure everything is ready for a smooth competition experience
Platform Access
Access to Smart Kids Indonesia official website
Device
Laptop or tablet ready for participation
Internet
Stable internet connection is required
Zoom Setup
Zoom installed for final round participation
Environment
Quiet and comfortable place for focus
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Every participant receives recognition based on their performance level.
✔ Awards are based on performance and judges’ evaluation
✔ Physical awards are optional (paid claim after results announcement)
📄 Digital Recognition
Participant (All Participants)
- ✔ Score Report
- ✔ E-Certificate of Participation
Semi Finalist
- ✔ Score Report
- ✔ E-Certificate (Semi Finalist)
- ✔ Short Feedback from Judges
Finalist (Non-Winners)
- ✔ Score Report
- ✔ Final Round Opportunity
- ✔ E-Certificate (Finalist)
- ✔ Detailed Feedback
Winners (Gold / Silver / Bronze)
- ✔ Score Report
- ✔ Final Round Opportunity
- ✔ E-Certificate of Achievement
- ✔ Detailed Feedback
Special Awards
Awarded based on judges’ evaluation
- ✔ Best Critical Thinker → E-Certificate of Achievement
- ✔ Best Communicator → E-Certificate of Achievement
- ✔ Most Logical Reasoning → E-Certificate of Achievement
- ✔ Most Creative Thinker → E-Certificate of Achievement
🎁 Physical Awards (Optional – Paid Claim)
Participant (Non-Awardees)
- ✔ Participant Medal
Semi Finalist
- ✔ Semi Finalist Medal
- ✔ Printed Certificate (Semi Finalist)
Finalist (Non-Winners)
- ✔ Finalist Medal
- ✔ Printed Certificate (Finalist)
Winners (Gold / Silver / Bronze)
- ✔ Medal (Gold / Silver / Bronze)
- ✔ Printed Certificate of Achievement
- ✔ Souvenir
Special Awards
- ✔ Best Critical Thinker → Trophy + Certificate + Souvenir
- ✔ Best Communicator → Trophy + Certificate + Souvenir
- ✔ Most Logical Reasoning → Trophy + Certificate + Souvenir
- ✔ Most Creative Thinker → Trophy + Certificate + Souvenir
Physical awards are provided only to participants who complete the prize claim process (paid) after the results announcement.
Non-physical awards can be accessed through the participant account after the results are announced.
Competition Progress
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