FAQs – Beaver Computational Thinking Competition Malaysia

Frequently asked questions (FAQS)

1. What is the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition?

It's an interactive, online competition that focuses on computational thinking using logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving, without the need for programming. As part of the International Bebras initiative, nearly 4 million participants from over 70 countries have participated worldwide, including almost 6,000 from Malaysia as of 2025.

2. Who organizes the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition?

In Malaysia, this competition is organized by Ardent Educational Consultants, led by Mr. Khairul Anwar M. Zaki, the Director of Beaver Informatics Malaysia. They run it in collaboration with Bebras International, ensuring the competition meets global standards while being locally relevant.

3. What is the purpose of the competition?

To build critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills among students.
To help students understand computational thinking, such as breaking down complex problems, forming algorithms, and recognizing patterns.
To give students a strong foundation for future roles in the digital economy.

4. How long has the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition been running in Malaysia?

The Beaver Computational Thinking Competition has been held in Malaysia since 2015.

1. How do I register for the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition 2026?

For Teachers:
To register students, you may share the Public Form link with them, or students can inform you directly if they would like to join. Students will need to provide their name, age, MyKID/Passport number, gender, and make the payment. After that, you can log in to contesthub.my to complete their registration.

For Parents:
Parents can register their child through the teacher-in-charge (TIC) if the school is participating. The TIC will provide a Public Form for you to fill in. For more information, please contact your child's school teacher-in-charge (TIC).

2. When is the registration deadline?

The registration deadline is 31 March 2026. Please register before this date to secure your spot.

3. Can I register individually, or must I register through my school?

There is NO INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION this year. All students must register through their school, a learning centre, or a tuition centre that is participating.

4. How do I determine the correct category for my student or child's registration?

You can follow the table below to determine the appropriate category for your child's registration, based on age or year level in school.

Pre-Ecolier
Public: Standard 1 & 2
Int'l: Year 1 & 2

Ecolier
Public: Standard 3 & 4
Int'l: Year 3 & 4

Benjamin
Public: Standard 5 & 6
Int'l: Year 5 & 6

Cadet
Public: Form 1 & 2
Int'l: Year 7 & 8

Junior
Public: Form 3 & 4
Int'l: Year 9 & 10

Senior
Public: Form 5, 6 & Pre-U
Int'l: Year 11 & 12

5. What if a parent registered under the wrong school?

Once registered, the student cannot switch schools. Parents must be informed early.

6. How can I update my details after submitting my registration through "Public Form"?

If you need to update your information, please contact your teacher-in-charge (TIC). They can access ContestHub and help you make the necessary changes.

7. Where can I get the Public Form link?

For Teachers: To get the Public Form link:

Log in to your ContestHub account.
Click "List of Competitions."
Under the Action section, select "Add Participant."
Click "Public Form" and turn it ON.
Copy the link and share it with parents.

For Parents: Please contact your child's teacher-in-charge. They will provide you with the Public Form link.

8. Can I register under a surrogate school or learning centre using the public form?

No. Surrogate students must be registered directly through the teacher. The public form is only for students officially under that school or learning centre.

9. Why can't surrogate students use the public form?

The public form is linked to the school or learning centre's account, so the school name printed on the certificate will follow the registered learning centre or school.

10. Can a teacher share the public form link with students from another school?

No. The Public Form link is linked to the teacher's school via ContestHub, so it's not valid for students from other schools.

11. Will surrogate students get the same recognition?

Yes, as long as they are registered correctly through the teacher, they will receive certificates and awards according to their results.

1. What is the registration fee for the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition 2026?

School: The registration fee is per participant:

RM 40.00 (Early Bird price)
RM 45.00 (Normal price)

Payment should be made to the teacher-in-charge. Please note that each school may have a different payment process, so kindly follow the instructions given by your school's teacher-in-charge.

2. What payment methods are accepted?

For Teachers: Payment can be made through:

Transfer / Bank-in
Cheque
Billplz (Malaysian FPX Online Banking)
Stripe (Credit/Debit Card)

For Parents: Parents must make payment through the teacher-in-charge at the school. If you receive the Public Form link, you may also pay online through Billplz (Malaysian FPX Online Banking) and Stripe (Credit/Debit Card).

3. Will I receive a payment confirmation?

Yes. Once your payment is successful, a confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address. For Billplz payments, a confirmation email will be sent automatically.

4. Can I get a refund if the student cannot attend the competition?

No. The registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, even if the student is unable to take part in the competition.

1. What is the structure of the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition?

The competition is online, administered at each school under supervision by the Teacher-in-Charge.
Each student will get a username and password to log in.
There are 15 interactive multiple-choice questions.
Questions are grouped into three difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Difficult) and test logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving.

2. When should the competition be conducted in schools?

The competition should be conducted at the participating school and invigilated by the Teacher-in-Charge (TIC).

It is recommended that all students take the test at the same time, but TICs may allow students to complete it in batches if necessary. Students may also take the test at home, provided they have received the Contest Slip from the Teacher.

3. How long is the competition?

The total duration of the test is 45 minutes.

4. How are the results evaluated?

Each correct answer gives positive points, and wrong answers result in negative points, depending on difficulty:

Easy (A): +6 for correct, –2 for wrong
Medium (B): +9 for correct, –3 for wrong
Hard (C): +12 for correct, –4 for wrong
There are no marks for unanswered questions.

5. What are the system access hours, and what equipment is required?

The Eljakim system will be accessible from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the competition day, allowing participants to join at any time within this window. All participants are required to use a laptop, computer, or tablet with a stable internet connection, as well as a functional camera and microphone.

6. Who can download the contest slip for students?

Only the Teacher-in-charge (for school registration) can download the contest slip for the student.

Follow these steps:

Log in to contesthub.my
Click on 'Contest Slip'.
Click Download.
Distribute the slip to the participants.

1. Who is eligible to participate in the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition?

All students studying in Malaysia are eligible to participate, including both local (Malaysian citizens) and international students (foreign passport holders).

2. Are there any age or grade level restrictions?

Students above the age of 19 and those who have already entered university are not eligible to participate in the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition.

1. What prizes are awarded to the top 10%?

The top 10% of participants in the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition will receive a Medal and Certificate.

2. Do all participants receive a certificate?

Yes. All students who join the competition will receive a Certificate of Participation. In addition, high-achieving students will receive awards based on their scores:

🥇 Gold
🥈 Silver
🥉 Bronze
📜 Honorable Mention

3. Can parents pick up medals and certificates directly from the organizers?

No. All awards are delivered to the registered address in ContestHub.

1. When does Early Bird registration start and end?

Early Bird registration (RM40) opens on 24 November 2025 and closes on 28 January 2026.

2. When does Normal registration start?

Normal registration (RM45) begins on 29 January 2026 until 27 April 2026.

3. When is the registration deadline?

Registration closes on 27 April 2026. Be sure to register before this date to secure your child's participation.

4. When is the competition day?

The competition will be held on 12 May 2026.

5. When will the results be announced?

Results will be released in August 2026.

1. Will there be any preparation workshops or orientations?

Yes! For the first time, we are offering the Beaver Computational Thinking Preparatory Workshop 2026 to help students prepare for the competition and gain confidence.

2. How to register for the preparatory workshop 2026?

For Teachers: When registering the student for the competition, you can add-on the workshop at the same time. The student will pay for both together.

For Parents: You can ask your child's teacher to add-on the workshop during registration. If registering via the Public Form, you can add it yourself.

3. Where can I buy practice books?

Practice books can be purchased online at: https://shop.ardentedu.com/

4. How can I stay updated about events and news?

Stay updated by visiting the official website and following Beaver Computational Thinking Competition Malaysia on social media:

Event Page: https://beaver.my/events/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeaverMalaysia

1. Can I use my existing ContestHub account if I continue as TIC at the same school?

Yes. If your school participated in 2025 and you are still teaching there, you can use your existing account. Just log in with the same username and password and update your profile if needed.

2. If I'm still the TIC but at a new school, can I use my existing account?

No, you need to register a new account under your new school's name. We recommend using a new email address. If you want to use the same email as your previous account, kindly contact our customer support team for assistance.

3. How can a new school join the competition?

Each school must appoint at least one Teacher-In-Charge (TIC) to handle registration, payment, and the competition day.

The TIC needs a ContestHub account. To be officially recognized as TIC, contact our customer support team (see Contact Information).

4. How many teachers can be TICs?

Up to three teachers can be assigned as TICs per school. If you need more, contact our support team for assistance.

5. Do I need a new ContestHub account if I transfer to another school?

Yes. You must create a new account for your new school. Using your old account will associate your students with your previous school.

6. How can I recover my ContestHub login credentials?

To recover your login credentials:

Go to ContestHub.my
Click "Forgot Password" on the login page
Enter the email linked to your account
Follow the instructions in the password reset email sent to your inbox

1. When will the Beaver Computational Thinking 2026 results be released?

The Beaver Computational Thinking Competition 2026 results are expected to be released in the first week of August 2026.

The results remain available on our website from August to December 2026, so you can check them at any time that is convenient for you.

2. Where can I check my Beaver Computational Thinking 2026 results?

Teachers and students can check their results through the official Beaver Computational Thinking Malaysia website:

🌐 https://beaver.my/results-2026/

The results will be available once they have been officially released.

3. What should I do if I cannot find my result on the website?

Please try searching using the student's name or student ID. If you are still unable to find the result, please contact our Customer Service team for further assistance. 😊

For competition inquiries, contact our hotline: 📞 03-41420441

Or, reach out to our customer support team (Call/WhatsApp) on weekdays (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm):

📞 Surie: 018-392 0204
📞 Jannah: 018-3604143
📞 Nadhirah: 016-2574143

4. How are the Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honourable Mention (HM), and Certificate of Participation (COP) awards determined?

This year, more than 9,000 students participated in the Beaver Computational Thinking Competition 2026! The awards are determined based on each competition category as follows:

🥇 Top 10% – Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal with an Award Certificate

🎖️ Next 40% – Honourable Mention (HM) Certificate

📜 Remaining 50% – Certificate of Participation (COP)

The distribution of Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals within the Top 10% is determined according to the official Beaver Computational Thinking award criteria.

5. How can I request a correction to a student's name, school name, or competition category?

After the results are released, a 1-week correction period will be opened for students and teachers to review the results and submit any necessary corrections to student information, such as the student's name, school name, or competition category.

The Correction Form will be available on the Results page of our website during the correction period.

6. When will the E-Certificate be available?

Approximately 4 weeks after the results are released, the e-Certificates will be available for the Teacher-in-Charge (TIC) to download from the ContestHub system.

Only the Teacher-in-Charge (TIC) can download the e-Certificates, as access is available only through their personal ContestHub account using their registered email address.

7. When will the hardcopy certificate be available?

The hardcopy certificates, medals, and other awards will be prepared and distributed to schools starting in November, according to our distribution schedule.

An announcement will be made once the distribution process begins.

8. When will the PAJSK marks be updated or available?

The PAJSK application process is subject to approval by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM). Once there are any official updates regarding PAJSK recognition or submission, we will inform all participating schools through our social media channels.

9. Who should I contact regarding my Beaver Computational Thinking 2026 results?

For competition inquiries, contact our hotline: 📞 03-41420441

Or, reach out to our customer support team (Call/WhatsApp) on weekdays (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm):

📞 Surie: 018-392 0204
📞 Jannah: 018-3604143
📞 Nadhirah: 016-2574143

1. Will there be an e-certificate?

Yes. E-certificates are available for download through ContestHub.

2. Will there be a hard-copy certificate?

Yes. Hard-copy certificates and medals (if any) will be mailed to schools.

3. What happens if there is an error on my certificate?

After results are announced, there is a correction form where teachers can submit changes for student name, school name, or category.

4. What awards are given on the certificates?

Certificates are given based on performance:

Gold, Silver & Bronze (Top 10%)
Honorable Mention (Next 40%)
Certificate of Participation for all remaining participants (Next 50%)

5. Is the certificate officially recognized?

Yes. The certificate is jointly signed by Prof. Valentina Dagiene (Founder of Bebras International Challenge on Informatics & Computational Thinking, Vilnius, Lithuania) and Mr. Khairul Anwar M. Zaki (Director of Beaver Informatics Malaysia).

6. Will the teacher-in-charge receive certificates?

Yes.

E-certificates: Available upon request.
Hard copies: Provided to teachers registered as TICs in ContestHub.

1. Who can I contact for inquiries or assistance?

For competition inquiries, contact our hotline: 📞 03-41420441

Or, reach out to our customer support team on weekdays (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm):

📞 018-392 0204 (Call/WhatsApp)
📞 018-3604143 (Call/WhatsApp)
📞 016-2574143 (Call/WhatsApp)

Dear Parents,

The Beaver Computational Thinking Competition is an online competition. Students need to register through their school or tuition centre. If your school is not participating, you can contact the listed learning centre near your area. Fees may vary depending on the centre.

📍 SELANGOR

1) Pusat Perkembangan Minda Anugerah Terindah (Puchong Utama)
▫️ Teacher: Khaw Ai Ling
▫️ Phone: 011 1285 8841

2) Akademi OCS (Batu Caves)
▫️ Teacher: Norhayati
▫️ Phone: 017 257 0002

3) Pusat Tuisyen Dominan (Sepang & Putrajaya)
▫️ Teacher: Mr. Khairul Bariah
▫️ Phone: 012 997 6554

📍 KEDAH

1) Edu Zone Services (Alor Setar)
▫️ Teacher: Tai Bee Keow
▫️ Phone: 016 322 1434

📍 SABAH

1) Pusat Perkembangan Minda Akademik Intelek (Tawau)
▫️ Teacher: Mr. Wong Ching Hiung
▫️ Phone: 016 826 2860