Toronto Brain Bee
About Brain Bee
The Brain Bee is a written knowledge based competition for high school students. It tests the knowledge of the students in neuroscience. The original contest format was derived from the traditional Spelling Bee.
The Toronto Brain Bee is a local competition for high school students in the GTA region. The champion will compete in the National Brain Bee.
2025 Toronto Brain Bee Schedule
12:15 p.m. Check-in begins (Pre-registered students only; student ID required, signed permission form, and signed confidentiality form)
12:45 p.m. Welcome & Opening remarks
1:00 p.m. Round 1: All Contestants
1:45 p.m. Break – Light refreshments provided
2:20 p.m. Graduate Student Presentation (with Q&A)
2:30 p.m Graduate Student Presentation (with Q&A)
2:40 p.m. Graduate Student Presentation (with Q&A)
2:50 p.m. Top 50% contestants
3:00 p.m. Round 2: Top 50% of Contestants
3:40 p.m. Break 2 4:10 p.m. Top 10 contestants announced
4:20 p.m. Round 3: Top 10 Contestants
4:45 p.m. Awards Presentation and Closing Remarks
Notes:
1) The Permission Form, Confidentiality Form and Media Release Form should be signed by a parent/guardian of the student participating in the Toronto Brain Bee Competition.
2) Participation certificates will be provided by email.
3) Award certificates will be provided to the top-ranking competitors.