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WHAT?The World Scholars Cup (WSC) is an educational

competition where students from around the world

compete against each other in academic events.

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WHERE?Nanyang Girls High School

SingaporeJune 13-14, 2009

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HOW?There are 4 events: 1. a multiple choice

challenge 2. a team debate

3. an essay4. a live tournament.

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Questions are taken from 6 disciplines of

knowledge: 1. Visual art2. History

3. Literature4. Economics

5. Maths6. Science

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Additionally…Each year has a theme:

2009The Fall of Empires.

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WHO?150 teams

15 countries

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TEAMS?Schools compete in teams

of 2 or 3.You may choose you own

team.

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WHAT WILL WE DO?

Friday Fly to SingaporeMeet new friends

Saturday Multiple choice ChallengeEssay challengeTeam Debate

Sunday Scholar's QuizShowcase eventsFarewell banquet & awards ceremony.

Monday Shopping & sightseeingFly home

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PREPARATION!WSC club 1 day/week, after

school.

Competing students must join this club to practice for the event and receive news

updates.

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COST?I don’t know yet.

Final prices will be calculated when we have

student numbers.Maybe $750?

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WATCH VIDEOWATCH VIDEO

LOOK @ WEBSITELOOK @ WEBSITE

READ FAQSREAD FAQS

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More informationBIS Library website

www.bislib.wikispaces.comWorld Scholar’s Cup

websitehttp://www.scholarscup.org/about