As a Computing option student, both classroom lessons and challenges – designed with a problem-solving approach – serve as the foundation for preparing for Code.Sprint at all levels

Secondary and Post-Secondary contestants can better prepare for the event by tackling challenges from previous Code.Sprint editions.

Secondary level contestants can further their preparation by working through the workbook leading to an MQF3 certification. Check the accreditation section for more details.

Open Category contestants can also enhance their preparation by following the prep guidebook, available [here].

Contestants can register by filling out the form available in the registration section under their respective category: Secondary, Post-Secondary, or Open category.

For the Secondary category, registration must be completed by the students, with the involvement of their parents/guardians. The students’ Computing teacher or private tutor will then be notified to approve the registration. Registrations for the Secondary category are limited to five contestants per school and two contestants per private tutor.

For the Post-Secondary and Open categories, registration must be completed by the participants themselves.

Registrations for the CodeSprint 2025 will remain open until 6^th June 2025.

Contestants are allowed to use books, notes, or access online resources as needed during the event. The goal is to simulate a realistic coding scenario, closely resembling industry practices, and to shift the focus from rote learning to problem-solving.

Although this is an open-book competition, participants are not permitted to seek direct help through any online communication tools, as outlined in the rules and regulations.

This competition is strictly open for students studying in local institutions, and software developers residing in the Maltese islands only.

All participants, including finalists and winners, will receive a digital blockchain certificate that enables them to share their success and achievements on social media, online, or with colleagues, contacts, and friends via email. Participants are encouraged to proudly share their success and showcase their participation.

A custom-made prestigious code.sprint trophy is presented to the winner, runner-up, and second runner-up of each category during the award ceremony. All finalists within the secondary and post-secondary categories will be presented with a medal of participation. 

No.

• At secondary level this event is only open to students studying Computing as an option subject at school or with a private tutor.
• At post-secondary level it is open to students studying Computing and/or IT at Intermediate or Advanced level at school/institution, or if students are following an IT-related MQF4 or 5 course, such as those offered at MCAST or private institutions.

When registering, please provide relevant details that align with the criteria mentioned above.

This challenge is only open to Computing option students. Therefore, contestants must have Computing as an optional subject or studying it with a private tutor in preperation for the Computing SEC examination.

All education pegged to the Malta Qualification Framework (MQF) is ​based on learning outcomes and quantified in workload hours known as ECTS. 1 ECTS is equivalent to 25 hours of learning. 

Code.Sprint offers two types of certification:

• 1 ECTS Non-Formal certification: Introduction to Code.Sprint
• 2 ECTS Applied certification: Code.Sprint

In case of the Non-Formal certification, the learning outcomes are pegged to MQF level 3 similar to O-Level standard. However non-formal do not have the required assessment component and cannot be compared with formal qualifications, such as O level.

In case of the Applied award, although it is similar to O-Level standard, it does not reach the number of ECTS required to be considered as an O-Level certification. It is up to receiving institution to accept or otherwise any accredited award/qualification for progression purposes.

Check the accreditation section for further details.

Yes, but you will not achieve MQF Level 3 accreditation.

The qualifiers round for the secondary and post-secondary categories will be be held online via Zoom video communications app. However, the top ten code.sprinters  who qualify to the final round must be present at ICE Malta. The reason being that albeit it being an open book competition, official supervision on premises is required.

The 8-hour coding marathon for the open category will be strictly held at ICE Malta.

Students can register together with their parents/guardians. However, the registration has to be approved by the Computing teacher.

The criteria for approving students’ registrations will be at the discretion of the school/teacher/tutor.

You will receive further details upon registration. If you prefer to use your own device, please bring it with you. We will provide a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, though you may also bring your own keyboard and mouse if preferred.

Code will be judged according to a list of assessment criteria that will be made available to competitors when the challenge is assigned. For further detail, one may look at the tasks booklets of code.sprint past editions.