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CREST is the British Science Association’s flagship education programme for young people, providing science enrichment activities to inspire and engage 3-to-19-year-olds.
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Changes to the CREST Awards offer
Changes are coming to the CREST Awards offer. CREST Awards for primary-aged children We know how much primary teachers enjoy running CREST primary activities with their pupils. They’re low-resource, slot into the curriculum and can spark an ...CREST Website Links Page
This article is currently under development. Please contact crest@britishscienceassociation.org for more information.Finance changes to our CREST Awards international orders
Invoicing for our international orders has now resumed. If you have any queries about your order or the below information, please contact crest@britishscienceassociation.org. We’re pausing invoices for CREST Awards international orders for a short ...CREST Certificate delivery options
CREST is unable to email copies of your certificate. Delivery by Royal Mail second class post is included in the CREST Award entry fee. You may request for other delivery options with an associated cost. Please email ...FAQ 12 - Can I submit for CREST Silver or Gold Award without a mentor?
Yes, you can submit for CREST Silver or Gold Award even without a mentor. Mentors are not a requirement when taking part in CREST, however, they are strongly recommended at Gold level, preferred at Silver, and optional at Bronze and Discovery levels. ...
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CREST Gold criteria guidance
Below are the CREST criteria with a breakdown of what's expected at Gold level with examples. The examples are designed as an illustration of how the criteria might be met but are in no way designed to be exhaustive or prescriptive. Watch our CREST ...The different types of CREST project
Looking for what kinds of project you can complete at home? Check out our At Home version of this article, which includes tips on how to convert a Practical or Design & Make project to a Research or Communication project. This article primarily ...CREST Bronze criteria guidance
Below are the CREST criteria with a breakdown of what's expected at Bronze level with examples. The examples are designed as an illustration of how the criteria might be met but are in no way designed to be exhaustive or prescriptive. Criteria ...What do CREST certificates and badges look like?
Star or SuperStar Students who complete a Star or SuperStar Award will receive a non-personalised certificate. International applicants can also receive an iron-on fabric badge. We've included a preview of certificates and these badges below: CREST ...CREST Silver criteria guidance
Below are the CREST criteria with a breakdown of what's expected at Silver level with examples. The examples are designed as an illustration of how the criteria might be met but are in no way designed to be exhaustive or prescriptive. Watch our CREST ...