Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN)

The University of Waterloo, founded in 1957 and located at the heart of Canada's technology hub, is consistently ranked Canada's most innovative university. Waterloo is home to advanced research and teaching in science and engineering, mathematics and computer science, health, environment, arts and social sciences. From 2011 to 2013, the university was consistently ranked third in the overall Canadian university rankings by McLean magazine as one of the best universities in North America.

The Sir Isaac Newton (SIN) exam, born in 1969, is a test of high school physics and is offered by the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Waterloo to encourage the teaching of physics. Past statistics indicate that about 2,500 students from over 300 high schools write the exam each year. The exam, although challenging, is meant to be refreshing and fun. Students participate from across Canada, the USA and abroad.

From 2018, ASDAN China (ASDAN Academy)and the University of Waterloo have cooperated to bring the Sir Isaac Newton Exam to China, in order to bring more opportunities for Chinese students.
Official website: uwaterloo.ca/sir-isaac-newton-exam/

1. CAN THE STUDENTS BRING A CALCULATOR TO SIN?

Students can bring a basic calculator (without any equation editor and program functions).

2. REFUND POLICY

If, for some reason, a student is unable to attend after paying the fee, please notify us in writing one month before the deadline of registration. If the student notifies us after that, we will not be able to offer a refund.