CREST International Drawing Olympiad Previous Year Papers

These are papers from past CREST International Drawing Olympiad (CIDO) exams, one for each class from Senior KG to Class 10. Each paper shows the drawing topics that class was given, all taken from one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, such as Life on Land or Affordable and Clean Energy. Pick your class below to open its paper.

How to practise with CIDO previous year papers

Pick a topic from the paper and draw it on a white A4 sheet with a 1 cm border, the sheet the exam asks for. Keep to the exam time: 45 minutes for Senior KG and 60 minutes for Classes 1 to 10. Then try the other topics, so your child gets used to planning outline, space, colour, light and shadow within the time.

In the online exam the drawing is shown to the webcam every 7 to 10 minutes, and a photo or scan of it is uploaded within 5 minutes of submitting (JPG or PNG, up to 10 MB). Practising the photo step at home avoids trouble on exam day. For this year's topics see the CIDO syllabus, and for more practice the CIDO sample papers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which classes have CIDO previous year papers?

Senior KG to Class 10, the classes the CREST International Drawing Olympiad is held for.

Are the CIDO previous year papers free?

Yes. Every class page opens its paper without registering.

What do I need for the CIDO exam?

An HB pencil, sharpener, eraser and drawing board; colours of your choice, such as pastels, crayons, oil pastels, pencil colours, or paint with a brush; a white A4 drawing sheet; and a laptop, desktop or tablet with a webcam. Mobile phones are not allowed.

Does CIDO have a Level 2?

No. CIDO is a single-level exam. The CIDO cut-offs show the scores that earned awards in past years.