SEAMO
Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad, an international platform testing logical and creative thinking.
TIMO
Taiwan International Math Olympiad, focusing on advanced problem-solving and global collaboration.
SMC
Singapore Mathematical Challenge, designed to boost analytical skills through challenging problems.
AMO
American Mathematics Olympiad, promoting problem-solving excellence at an international level.
Thailand Math Challenge
A national and regional competition helping students build stamina and sharpen math techniques.
Thailand Math Challenge
A national and regional competition helping students build stamina and sharpen math techniques.
International Math Challenge
A national and regional competition helping students build stamina and sharpen math techniques.
| Competition | Grades | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AMC 10 & AMC 12 | 10–12 | Premier national contests organized by the MAA. Top scorers qualify for AIME. |
| AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Examination) | 9–12 | Next round after AMC; challenging 15-question exam. |
| USA(J)MO (USAMO / USAJMO) | 9–12 | Invitational proof-based Olympiad for top AIME performers; one of the toughest math contests globally. |
| ARML (American Regions Mathematics League) | 9–12 | Team-based contest held in multiple locations; focuses on collaboration. |
| HMMT (Harvard–MIT Mathematics Tournament) | 9–12 | Elite, student-run competition for top problem solvers. |
| PUMaC (Princeton University Mathematics Competition) | 9–12 | Prestigious university-run competition with individual and team rounds. |
| CMIMC (Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition) | 9–12 | For advanced students; combines math and computing. |
| Mu Alpha Theta Contests | 9–12 | Hosted by the national math honor society; accessible to all schools. |
| Purple Comet! Math Meet | 6–12 | International online team contest — fun, collaborative format. |
| Major Math Competitions in Canada | ||
| COMC (Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge) | High School | National contest by CMS; gateway to the CMO and international Olympiads. |
| CMO / CJMO (Canadian Mathematical Olympiad / Junior) | High School / Junior | Invitation-only, proof-based Olympiad; top tier competition in Canada. |
| CEMC Contests (e.g., CIMC, CSMC) | Grades 9–12 | Run by University of Waterloo; widely participated academic competitions. |
| Canada Jay Mathematical Competition (CJMC) | Grades K–8 | Newer national contest to encourage early interest in mathematics. |
| CLMC (Canada Lynx Mathematical Competition) | Grades K–12 | CMS-backed contest aimed at engaging students in fun and creative math. |
| Math Kangaroo Canada | Grades 1–12 | International contest held in Canada; logic and problem-solving focused. |