Reach for the Top Quiz Competition

Reach for the Top is a long-running Canadian academic quiz competition for high school students, featuring fast-paced buzzer matches on topics such as history, science, literature, geography, fine arts, and current events. School teams compete in local and provincial leagues, with top teams advancing to televised or recorded national finals. The competition is open to secondary school students (typically grades 9–12) whose schools field a team under a teacher or staff coach. Participants sharpen their academic breadth, recall speed, teamwork, and critical thinking skills while experiencing a game-show style environment. In addition to being a strong enrichment activity for curious students, success in Reach for the Top can bolster scholarship and university applications and connect students with a nationwide community of quiz players.