For Students
Explore particle physics, discover the technologies behind scientific discoveries, and learn how researchers explore the universe.
From online courses and interactive resources to competitions, virtual experiences, and hands-on activities, CERN offers opportunities for students of all ages to engage with science, explore their curiosity, and discover what it is like to be part of real scientific research.
Featured opportunities
Beamline for schools is an international competition where teams of high-school students design their own particle physics experiment, experience how scientific research is developed, and have the chance to win a trip to perform their experiment at a real beamline.
CERN’s Particle Physics Course for High-School Students allows exploring particle physics and CERN technologies through a self-paced online course with videos and quizzes.
Particle identities is an online personality quiz to explore the properties of elementary particles in a fun and engaging way.
Find the right CERN opportunity for your age group
CERN offers a range of learning opportunities for school students, from playful science activities and interactive exhibitions to online courses, competitions, virtual talks, and career-related experiences.
School students aged 5–12 years
A playful introduction to science through stories, activities, games, and hands-on discovery.
- Educational resources such as colouring and activity books, simple hands-on activities, and games
- Visit CERN’s interactive exhibitions and take part in lab workshops at CERN Science Gateway
- Opportunities for students based in the CERN local area
School students aged 13–15
An introduction to particle physics and scientific discovery through courses, visits, activities, and media.
- Particle Physics Course for High-School Students
- Additional educational resources such as videos, hands-on activities, and games
- Visit CERN’s interactive exhibitions, lab workshops, and science shows at CERN Science Gateway and join a guided tour (limited availability)
- Virtual tours and talks
- Opportunities for students based in the CERN local area
School students aged 16–19
More advanced opportunities to explore particle physics, research, engineering, and careers.
- Particle Physics Course for High-School Students
- Additional educational resources including advanced-level online learning and DIY projects
- Visit CERN’s interactive exhibitions, lab workshops, and science shows at CERN Science Gateway and join a guided tour (limited availability)
- Virtual tours and talks
- Online talks to meet real scientists and the chance to ask questions
- Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition
- Limited capacity: Job shadowing opportunities
- Opportunities for students based in the CERN local area
- List of past programmes such as CERN-Solvay camps, HSSIP and specific national programmes