The stage is set for the 2026 NSMQ Grand Finale, and three schools are ready to battle for the coveted trophy. For Accra Academy, it is a historic first appearance at the Grand Finale. St. Augustine’s College, two-time champions, are making their third appearance and hoping that the third time will bring another taste of victory. Meanwhile, eight-time champions Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) are back with their eyes firmly set on a ninth title. On Septembe

Main Auditorium – September3, 2026 The final contest of the Semi-final Stage featured Accra Academy, Bright SHS and Achimota School. The contest had its share of thrills, surprises, upsets and history-making moments. For Accra Academy, it was a chance to make history by securing their first-ever place at the Grand Finale of the 2026 National Championship. Veteran NSMQ Quiz Mistress Prof. Kaufmann brought her characteristic grace to the stage, engaging contestants with cheerfu

Main Auditorium- September 3, 2026 The race to the Grand Finale intensified in the Semi-final Stage as eight-time champions, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School, the Lions of Tamale Senior High School and first-time Semi-finalists St. John’s School went head-to-head for a place in the finale. At the end of the battle, Presbyterian Boys’ Sec. Sch. secured a return to the NSMQ Grand Finale after a two-year absence. PRESEC held their nerve through a fiercely contested encounter

The Scores for the 2026 Semi-final contests.

Main Auditorium – September 3, 2026 After three days of intense competition at the Quarter-Finals, the NSMQ 2026 Semi-Finals has begun, featuring Pope John SHS & Min. Sem., Prempeh College, and St. Augustine’s College. The Main Auditorium of the University of Cape Coast was charged with anticipation as the three schools with proud NSMQ histories took their places for the first Semi-final contest. The atmosphere was electric even before the first question. The three schools o

The Quarter-final Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) delivered three days of intense competition, unexpected victories, remarkable comebacks and nail-biting finishes that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Supporters of Mfantsipim in a pensive mood as tension builds during the contest. Supporters and students of PRESEC jubilating after winning their contest. With a place in the Semi-final Stage at stake, the 27 schools battled fiercely for the nin

Main Auditorium – September 1, 2026 A packed UCC Main Auditorium brought the final day of the Quarter-final Stage to a thrilling close as nine schools secured places in the Semi-final Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship. The final contest featured University Practice SHS, Accra Academy and Bishop Herman College. Veteran Quiz Mistress Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann guided the intense contest with her trademark composure, precision and wit,

Main Auditorium- September 1, 2026 Achimota School has stormed into the Semi-final Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz after delivering an excellent performance against Adisadel College and Boa Amponsem SHS in the Quarter-final Stage. From the opening question to the final riddle, Achimota School steadily tightened its grip on the contest, leaving its opponents chasing for much of the battle. Achimota soared ahead in the opening round, scoring 15 points, just one

Main Auditorium - September 1, 2026 The final day of the Quarter-finals of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) delivered a closely contested battle at the Main Auditorium of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), with Amaniampong Senior High School, Chemu Senior High Technical School and p Bright Senior High School, the only private school competing for a spot at the Semi-final Stage. Bright SHS entered the One-eighth Stage as a Top Runners-Up from the Preliminary Sta

Main Auditorium - August 31, 2026 The second day of the Quarter-final Stage of the National Championship ended with a keenly contested encounter between three schools, marked by moments of brilliance, disappointment and celebration. Defending champions Mfantsipim School, eight-time NSMQ champions Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC, Legon), and first-time Quarter-finalists Presbyterian Senior High School, Bompata, faced off at the UCC Main Auditorium on Monday evening