Calendar

2027–2028 Regional Calendar

The International Humanities Challenge is planning a series of regional launch events across Asia in 2027–2028. Locations below are provisional and subject to host school partnerships and local interest.

Planned regional locations

The locations below represent the current vision for the 2027–2028 launch cycle. At this stage, all events are TBC and will depend on host school partnerships, interest from schools, and practical scheduling.

If your school is interested in hosting in one of these cities — or if you believe there would be strong interest in your own city — we would be delighted to hear from you.
Confirmed Pilot Event

Bangkok

First International Humanities Challenge pilot event.
6 February 2027
Brighton College, Vibhavadi.

Confirmed

Ho Chi Minh City

Planned launch event in Vietnam for 2027-8, with strong interest expected from the international school community.

TBC

Tokyo

Potential regional round in Japan, depending on school interest and hosting opportunities.

TBC

Seoul

Potential regional round in South Korea, aimed at academically ambitious schools and student teams.

TBC

Kuala Lumpur

Potential regional event in Malaysia, where there is a strong and growing international school sector.

TBC

Singapore

Potential regional round in Singapore, subject to interest, hosting, and event timing.

TBC

Looking ahead

As host schools are confirmed, this page will be updated with event dates, locations, and registration deadlines. Over time, the calendar may also include regional finals, launch events, and future Asia-wide stages.

Would your school like to host?

We are especially keen to hear from schools in Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and other cities with strong international school communities.

Click here if your school wants to host