OSN Coaching Program
An intensive coaching program for talented high school students across Indonesia, preparing them for the National Science Olympiad at the District/City (OSN-K) and Provincial (OSN-P) levels in 2026.
Back to Program ListProgram Description
This OSN Coaching Program is designed to prepare students for competitions from the school level through to the national level, through structured and intensive activities.
The program design was developed by Dr. Getbogi Hikmawan, with a focus on deepening conceptual understanding, problem-solving strategies, and olympiad simulations.
All sessions are led directly by faculty members in their respective fields, as well as students who are medal winners, ensuring participants receive an effective and competitive learning experience.
Intensive Coaching
26 online sessions and an in-person Training Camp (6–10 days) with experienced mentors from ITB and industry practitioners.
Academic Approach
A scientific methodology, academic environment, and ITB campus facilities to support the learning of high school students.
Coaching Network
Building ongoing relationships and collaboration between ITB and partner high schools across Indonesia.
Interest & Career
Nurturing students' interest and motivation to pursue careers in science and technology.
Program Design
The program progresses in stages, from initial preparation through to the OSN finals.
Early Phase
(April – May 2026)
- Initial Mapping & Concept Building
- 2x online sessions/week
- Material discussion
- Practice problems
Pre-OSN-K Phase (June 2026)
- Partner Training Camp (3–5 days)
- Daily try-outs
- OSN-K problem drilling
Transition to OSN-P Phase (June – July 2026)
- Transition & consolidation
- 2x online sessions/week
- Provincial-level practice
- Online try-outs
Intensive OSN-P Phase (July 2026)
- Partner Training Camp (3–5 days)
- Daily try-outs
- OSN-P problem drilling
Final Phase (August – September 2026)
- Semi-final & final preparation
- Semi-final & final problem review
- Psychological preparation & exam resilience
- Training Camp (situation-dependent)
OSN Subjects Covered
Coaching is focused on the following 9 OSN subjects.
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Informatics / Computer Science
Astronomy
Economics
Geography
Earth Science
Ready to be part of Indonesia's next generation of scientists?
For more information about partnering with ITB on the OSN Coaching Program, please reach out to us through the contacts below.