About ISTC
Connecting Schools Through Technology and Innovation.
A technology competition for secondary schools, Senior One to Senior Six.
Who we are
About ISTC
Inter Schools Tech Competitions (ISTC) is an initiative that connects secondary schools through technology-focused competitions designed to develop students' ICT knowledge, critical thinking, communication, leadership and digital skills.
ISTC is now preparing its 2027 edition, with three proposed categories: the Technology Debate Championship, the ICT Public Speaking Championship and the Cybersecurity Challenge.
Mission
To connect secondary schools through fair, well-organised technology competitions that develop students' digital, communication and leadership skills.
Vision
A generation of Ugandan secondary school students who are confident, responsible and skilled in technology.
Objectives
What ISTC aims to achieve
- Develop students' ICT knowledge and practical digital skills.
- Strengthen critical thinking, research and reasoning through structured debate.
- Build communication and public-speaking confidence.
- Raise awareness of online safety and responsible cybersecurity practice.
- Grow student leadership through the School Ambassador Programme.
- Connect government and private secondary schools across Uganda.