Globeducate Robotics Challenge 2025: A Global Celebration of Innovation and Retro Gaming

Tuesday 20 May 2025 marked a major milestone for the Globeducate Robotics Challenge, which returned for its fourth and most international edition to date. For the first time, the event welcomed students from around the globe, reflecting Globeducate's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and global citizenship. Schools from France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Cyprus, and Canada gathered — either in person in Paris or virtually.

A Unifying Theme: Retro Gaming

This year’s theme, Retro Gaming, brought a nostalgic twist to the event. Drawing inspiration from iconic video games like Mario Bros, students were tasked with completing themed programming challenges using Lego™ Spike robots. Divided into elementary, middle school, and high school categories, teams had to combine logic, problem-solving, and creativity to succeed on specially designed challenge mats.

Connecting Beyond Borders

Thanks to a hybrid format, students from different countries were able to collaborate and learn from each other, whether on-site or online. The exchange of skills, cultures, and ideas helped make the event even more enriching for everyone involved.

Youth Leadership in Action

A standout aspect of the day was the involvement of student referees, who played a crucial role in ensuring the competition ran smoothly. These young leaders demonstrated professionalism and teamwork, embodying the values at the heart of Globeducate’s educational mission.

And the Winners Are...

Elementary Category

🥇 Agora Portals International School – Team 1 (Spain)
🥈 Agora Portals International School – Team 3 (Spain)
🥉 Agora Portals International School – Team 2 (Spain)

Middle School Category

🥇 Collège EIB Monceau – Team Grover (France)
🥈 Lycée Français Guy de Maupassant – Team 1 (Morocco)
🥉 EIB de la Jonchère – Team 2 (France)

High School Category

🥇 Lycée Français Guy de Maupassant – Team 2 (Morocco)
🥈 Lycée Français Sophie Germain – Team SuperGTI (Morocco)
🥉 Toronto Prep School – Team Spartans (Canada)

Celebrating Innovation and Teamwork

The award ceremony closed the day on a high note, with inspiring words from Julie Costes, President of Globeducate France, and Jean-Xavier Moreau, Managing Director of the Paris-based schools. Both leaders underscored the importance of innovation, creativity, and cross-border collaboration in shaping the future of education.

Looking Ahead

The ICS Paris community is proud to be part of this forward-thinking educational group that empowers students to develop future-ready skills. Congratulations to all the participating teams for their perseverance and team spirit. We can’t wait to see what next year’s challenge will bring!

A heartfelt thank you to the organisers, especially Boris Maloberti and Romain Rachenne, whose dedication and vision continue to make this event a highlight of the school year.