The Earth Explorer Competition is an annual online, national-level school competition that introduces general knowledge about the study of Earth and neighboring planets in space. Primary and secondary school students from all over Malaysia are invited to participate this competition to instill interest in and provide exposure to students in this field.
Earth 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 | Secondary Category |
Public school: Primary 4, 5 & 6 International school: Year 4, 5 & 6 | Public school: Form 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 International school: Year 7, 8 ,9 ,10 , 11 ,& 12 Pre-University |
Yes, non-Malaysian students can participate in Earth Explorer Competition competitions. The competitions are inclusive and open to all students studying in Malaysia, regardless of their nationality.
| Stage | Programme Name | Description / Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earth Explorer Competition | Initial competition stage |
| 2 | Malaysian Earth Science Olympiad (MyESO) | National-level earth science competition for selected participants |
| 3 | National Selection Camp | Selection and evaluation of outstanding students for further training |
| 4 | National Training Camp | Intensive training for selected students preparing for international competition |
| 5 | International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) | Students from the National Training Camp represent Malaysia internationally |
| Early-bird Registration (RM40 per student) | Normal Registration (RM45 per student) | Close Registration | Competition day (Online) | Results Announcement |
| 11 May 2026 | 12 June 2026 | 12 August 2026 | 17 October 2026 | November 2026 |
Students can participate in the Earth Explorer Competition through the following registration method:
School Registration (Only Method):
All students must register through their school. A designated teacher will be appointed to manage and handle the registration process via www.contesthub.my.
Registration Fees:
Note: Early bird rates are available for a limited time only. Schools are encouraged to register early to enjoy the discounted fee.
Important:
All participants must register through their respective schools.
We do not have any minimum or maximum requirements for registration, as we warmly welcome all schools to participate in our competition.
The Earth Explorer Competition provides study materials and practice papers on their official website (https://myeso.com.my/reading-material/) to help students prepare.
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
The Earth Explorer Competition is conducted online via the Autoproctor system, featuring 30 objective questions. Participants are alloted 1 hour and 15 minutes to answer, with points assigned based on their difficulty levels: easy, medium, and hard. The Autoproctor system is actives from 10 am to 5 pm on the competition day, allowing students to answer at any time within this period. All participants must use a laptop, computer, or tablet with a stable internet connection and a scientific calculator.
Yes, all students who participate in the Earth Explorer Competition will receive a certificate of participation.
Top-performing students will be recognized with awards categorized as Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention, based on their marks. Students will receive certificates reflecting their respective awards.
Note: No medals are provided; awards are issued in certificate form only.
If your school participated in the Earth Explorer Competition in 2026 and you are still teaching at the same school, you do NOT need to create a new ContestHub account. You can use your existing account to register for the upcoming competition by login using the same username and password. Kindly update your profile account.
To register your students, you must create a new account on ContestHub. If you register your students using a previous ContestHub account, we will assume that the students are from your previous school, and we will also assume that you are still a teacher there.
For the Earth 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 feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.
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 16.
Official website: https://myeso.com.my
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/malaysianearthscienceolympiad
For competition inquiries, contact our hotline: 
03-41420441
Or, reach out to our customer support team (Call/Whatsapp) on weekdays (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Ms. Nadhirah: 016-2574143 Ms. Jannah: 018-3604143 Ms. Suri: 018-392 0204
