ISTC 2027 · Secondary schools S1–S6 · Uganda
Connecting Schools Through Technology and Innovation.
Secondary schools across Uganda are invited to take part in ISTC 2027 — competitions in technology debate, ICT public speaking and cybersecurity for students from Senior One to Senior Six.
What is ISTC
A national platform for secondary school technology talent
Inter Schools Tech Competitions (ISTC) is an initiative that connects secondary schools through technology-focused competitions designed to develop students' ICT knowledge, critical thinking, communication, leadership and digital skills.
ISTC is open to government and private secondary schools. The 2027 edition is being prepared now — schools that register will receive official dates, venues and guidelines directly.
Competition categories
Three proposed categories for ISTC 2027
Technology Debate Championship
ICT Public Speaking Championship
Cybersecurity Challenge
Why take part
Benefits of participating
For students
- Practical ICT knowledge and digital skills
- Confidence in speaking, debating and presenting
- Critical thinking, research and problem solving
- Awareness of online safety and cybersecurity
- Leadership opportunities as School Ambassadors
For schools
- Showcase your students on a national stage
- Strengthen ICT and co-curricular programmes
- Connect with secondary schools across Uganda
- Recognition for participating schools and teachers
- A safe, well-organised competition environment
Ambassador programme
Represent ISTC in your school
ISTC School Ambassadors
Student representatives who connect ISTC with their schools — sharing announcements, encouraging participation and linking the organising team with teachers.
Partners
Partners and supporting organisations
Partnership opportunities for ISTC 2027 are open
Technology companies, education organisations and sponsors who wish to support secondary school learners are welcome to contact us. Confirmed partners will be listed here.
Become a partner