Perse Coding Team Challenge

The Perse Coding Team Challenge will test your programming prowess as you battle it out against teams from across the UK for the Braben Cup.

The competition is open to UK pupils in Years 7-11 (P7-S4 in Scotland) and is free to enter. International schools may enter the competition for the purpose of certificate awards, but only schools in the UK will be eligible for the cup/prize money award.



2024 Competition Dates

To take part you’ll need to complete the coding challenges at school, using the PCTC competition website, during the times shown below.

September: PCTC R0 Practice Challenge released (optional)

Round 1 competition window:
Monday 22 January – Friday 2 February 2024

Round 2 competition window:
Monday 11 March – Friday 22 March 2024

Please note: Round 2 is open to the highest scoring entries in Round 1 only. Registrations should ideally be made at least one week before these windows to ensure sufficient time for the material to be sent to the invigilating teachers.


Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Join our newsletter for updates and the Problem of The Day

Boundaries
Instructions
Problems

Get ready for olympiads with free problems, extracurricular topics and our courses

Mathematics

Programming

Our courses

Where do you hold your classes?
We hold our classes online or on-site on Saturdays at our branch in Pimlico Academy, London.
You can find our timetable here.
What do you need to start learning online?
For lessons you only need a computer or phone with a microphone, camera and Internet access. Wherever you are - in London, Nottingham, New York or Bali - online lessons will be at hand.
When can I take the introductory lesson?
You can get acquainted with the school at any time convenient for you. To do this, just leave a request and sign up for a lesson.
I can't attend class, what should I do?
It is OK, it happens! Students have the opportunity to cancel a lesson up to 8 hours before the scheduled time without loss of payment. So you can reschedule it for a convenient time, and the teacher will have the opportunity to
I don't have much free time, will I have time to study?
Learning can take place at your own pace. We will select a convenient schedule and at any time we will help you change the schedule, take a break or adjust the program.
How long is one lesson?
All classes last 1 hour.

Contact us

Phone

Mon-Sun from 8am to 9pm
+44 77 07 547 144

Office

Come say hello at our office HQ.
84 Eccleston Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 1NP, UK

...or ask us anything

Smaller 3D model of a student sitting at his desk and preparing for competitions, exams and olympiads.

Ask about our courses and offerings, and we will help you choose what works best for you.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.