Toronto Brain Bee FAQs

1. Who is eligible to participate at the Toronto Brain Bee?
Answer: All high-school students from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). A student is only allowed to participate in a single national Brain Bee event (per year) taking place in the nearest proximity to their high-school.  

2. Is there a registration fee for the Toronto Brain Bee or NeuroSci 101?
Answer: No fee is required. But the student/teacher/sponsor are expected to inform us if any withdrawal occurs.

3. Who can be a Sponsor?
Answer: A Brain Bee contestant sponsor can be an adult such as a parent/guardian or teacher. The sponsor ensures that the student participant is prepared for and attends the competition following registration.  

4. Is there a maximum number of competitors that can attend from a particular school?
Answer: No

5. What is the format of the Toronto Brain Bee competition?
Answer: It is a written competition featuring three rounds of multiple choice, fill in the blanks and true/false questions.

6. Where can I find sample questions for the Toronto Brain Bee?
Answer: Please check the following link: Toronto Brain Bee sample questions

7. How can I find out more about the CPIN neuroscience course for high school students (NeuroSci 101)?
Answer: Please check the following link: /neurosci-101-high-school-neuroscience-course

8. Are there any additional materials other than the study guides found on the Toronto Brain Bee website that you would recommend?
Answer: The students are expected to understand the materials in the two study guides that can be found on our website (/toronto-brain-bee). Other related information can be found from independent sources.

9. What is the date for the next Toronto Brain Bee competition?
Answer: April 14, 2023 (Friday). More details will be available on our website in future: /toronto-brain-bee