ICDL Asia Digital Challenge is back!
The ICDL Asia Digital Challenge is an annual competition designed for students across the Asia-Pacific region who are eager to showcase their digital skills in today’s fast-evolving digital economy. Since its inception in 2017, the competition has received overwhelming support, with over 52,000 students and 800 schools from 18 territories across the Asia Pacific region.
Focused on practical digital competencies, the competition equips students with essential skills relevant to their education, further studies, and future careers. With an emphasis on the global digital economy, participants will engage with emerging technologies, digital design, and essential office application tools, preparing them for real-world challenges.
Open to students in the Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary categories, the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2026 fosters a collaborative learning environment while promoting digital proficiency across various educational levels. Building on the success of previous virtual and hybrid editions, the 2026 competition will be held virtually, ensuring accessibility to students across the region.
Seize this opportunity to challenge yourself and gain recognition for your digital skills at the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2026!
Date: March 2026 – October 2026 (Detailed timeline is available at Competition Journey section below.)
If you have any enquires about Digital Challenge 2026, please contact us at marketing@icdlasia.org
The competition is open to students from primary, secondary and tertiary schools in the Asia-Pacific region. Contestants should participate in the respective competition categories based on their national education level. The age range serves as a reference for the corresponding categories.
- Primary Level: Students aged 9 – 12 years old
- Secondary Level: Students aged 13 – 17 years old
- Tertiary Level: Students aged 18 – 25 years old
*Students aged 17 years old who are in Polytechnics or other vocational schools will fall under tertiary education.
Students will compete based on the following three tracks
Primary Level
| Timeline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Preliminary Round | 1 Mar 2026 – 12 Jun 2026 | Application Essentials | – | – |
| Round 2 National Round | Until 27 Jul 2026 | 1) Documents 2) Presentation | – | – |
| Round 3 Grand Final Round | 5 Aug to 26 Aug 2026 | Presentation Project | – | – |
Secondary Level
| Timeline | Business Track | Design Track | Emerging Technologies Track | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Preliminary Round | 1 Mar 2026 – 12 Jun 2026 | Application Essentials | Application Essentials | Application Essentials |
| Round 2 National Round | Until 27 Jul 2026 | 1) Presentation 2) Spreadsheets | 3D Design | 1) Artificial Intelligence 2) Internet of Things (IoT) / Big Data* |
| Round 3 Grand Final Round | 5 Aug to 26 Aug 2026 | Presentation Project | Design Project | Emerging Technologies Project |
Tertiary Level
| Timeline | Business Track | Design Track | Emerging Technologies Track | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Preliminary Round | 1 Mar 2026 – 12 Jun 2026 | Spreadsheets | Spreadsheets | Spreadsheets |
| Round 2 National Round | Until 27 Jul 2026 | 1) Digital Marketing 2) Management Spreadsheets | 3D Design | 1) Artificial Intelligence 2) Big Data / Blockchain* |
| Round 3 Grand Final Round | 5 Aug to 26 Aug 2026 | Business Project | Design Project | Emerging Technologies Project |
*The final module selection for the National Round will be determined by the National Operators and appointed ATCs, who serve as the official organisers for each territory.
Round 1: Preliminary Round
Contestants are required to complete the module assigned to their respective tracks and levels. The top 2 contestants from each school/institution will be selected to proceed to the Grand Final Round.
Round 2: National Round
Contestants are required to complete the modules based on their respective tracks and levels. The top 2 contestants from each territory will be selected to proceed to the Grand Final Round.
Round 3: Grand Final Round
Contestants are required to complete the project based on the respective tracks. Project brief will be revealed to the Grand Finalist on 5 August. Winners from each track will be announced during the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge Award Ceremony.
DC 2026 Award Ceremony
All DC 2025 Grand Finalists are required to attend the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge Award Ceremony.
Our Judges
Stay tuned for more updates here!
Check out our past competitions
Schools and Institutions
Interested schools/ institutions in Asia Pacific region may download the registration form below, complete the group registration form with the details of your participating students, and submit it to us via email at marketing@icdlasia.org. Please ensure that the completed registration form is attached when you write for the registration.
students/individuals
For students interested in participating in the competition, please contact your school/ institution ICT teacher to initiate the school registration process.
Give your students a chance to gain practical future-ready digital skills and compete in the international-level ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2026!
The group registration is open from now until 4 May 2026.
If you are from other territories please kindly contact ICDL Accredited Test Centre in your country to register. Alternatively, you may contact marketing@icdlasia.org for more information.