IMEC (International Mathematics Olympiad)

IMEC (International Mathematics Olympiad) is from the UK (UNICEP is the Universal Centre of Educational Platform). They have IMEC, JEO (Junior English Olympics), and ISCO (International Science Challenge Olympiad). Nearly 30 countries and regions, such as Australia, UK, US,
Canada, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam (and more countries and regions) participate in IMEC every year. Miss Man International Education is so delighted and proudly represent IMEC to bring more global Mathematics questions and challenges to our students and schools. The Olympiad will be in two rounds (Preliminary round and Global round). Students in the pre-selection will be eligible to participate in the Global Round in Sydney, Australia. The key competence tested by IMEC is logical combination, not just pure knowledge of
formulas


Aiming to encourage students to study in Mathematics and critical thinking, the IMEC team decided to conduct an Olympiad of the International Mathematics Exam Center to boost the motivation of both teachers and students who love challenges, exploration and STEM. The IMEC team also hopes this Olympiad will help all types of schools to keep their students engaged and to observe their Mathematics education in an international context.

Each participating school may organize its students in each category from Kindergarten, Grade 1 to 12 (Primary 1 to 6, Secondary 1 to 6). Students can receive prizes for their achievements in this Olympiad. Per category, 60% of the IMEC Preliminary round qualifiers for the IMEC Global Round. The IMEC preliminary round will be conducted in English and
Chinese. This event is hoped to motivate students to see Mathematics in a different light, pique their interest in the subject, and think about how they can apply Math skills in their future studies and daily life. Students can also get the opportunity to get a scholarship in the preliminary round.

We wish the best to all students and their Mathematics teachers. We hope our youth will be inspired to think critically and scientifically by the love of Mathematics and Technology. We look forward to welcoming you all to the Olympiad days.
Kindly read this information pack in order to get more competition details and registration

Objectives

  • Encouraging students of Kindergarten and Grades 1-12 (P.1 - 6, S.1 -12) in striving for excellence in Mathematics.
  • Contributing to the continuous professional development efforts for improving the skills base of in-service teachers of Mathematics;
  • Building confidence among students;
  • Promoting international mindedness among students;
  • To make students think outside the box concept
  • To help schools sustain their students' energetic and purposeful

Participation year levels

IMEC (International Mathematics Olympiad) has 6 categories. Kindly read the list below to participate in a
suitable category.

Year LevelsCategory
Kindergarten (KG)IMEC 1
Grade 1, Primary 1IMEC 2
Grade 2, Primary 2IMEC 2
Grade 3, Primary 3IMEC 3
Grade 4, Primary 4IMEC 3
Grade 5, Primary 5IMEC 4
Grade 6, Primary 6IMEC 4
Grade 7, Secondary 1IMEC 5
Grade 8, Secondary 2IMEC 5
Grade 9, Secondary 3IMEC 6
Grade 10, Secondary 4IMEC 6
Grade 11 and 12, Secondary 5 and 6IMEC 7

Competition Topics and Content

  • 1) Addition and Subtraction with 1 1-digit and 2-digit numbers
  • 2) Comparing numbers
  • 3) Balance Problem
  • 4) Counting 2-D and 3-D shapes
  • 5) Odd and Even numbers
  • 6) Creating 2 – 3 digit numbers
  • 7) Ordering the numbers
  • 8) Counting the number of sides and interior angles
  • 9) Area and perimeter of the shapes
  • 10) Basic number pattern and figure pattern
  • 11) Basic Number sequence
  • 12) Basic Logic Questions

IMEC 1-2 

  • 1) Addition and Subtraction with 1 1-digit and 2-digit numbers
  • 2) Comparing numbers
  • 3) Balance Problem
  • 4) Counting 2-D and 3-D shapes
  • 5) Odd and Even numbers
  • 6) Creating 2 – 3 digit numbers
  • 7) Ordering the numbers
  • 8) Counting the number of sides and interior angles
  • 9) Area and perimeter of the shapes
  • 10) Basic number pattern and figure pattern
  • 11) Basic Number sequence
  • 12) Basic Logic Questions

IMEC 3

  • 1) Addition and Subtraction with 2 – 2-digit and 3-digit numbers
  • 2) Sum, difference and multiples of a number sentence
  • 3) Counting 2-D and 3-D shapes
  • 4) Creating 2 – 3 digit numbers
  • 5) Area and perimeter of 2D and 3D figures, recognizing geometric figures
  • 6) Counting the number of sides and interior angles
  • 7) Age and Date problems
  • 8) Simple Combination
  • 9) Basic Arithmetic pattern
  • 10) Basic number pattern and sequence
  • 11) Logic Questions
  • 12) Chicken and rabbit theorem

IMEC 4

  • 1) Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on a periodic sequence
  • 2) Balance on equation, system of equations, Fraction calculation
  • 3) Divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9
  • 4) Area and perimeter of 2D and 3D figures, recognizing geometric figures
  • 5) Number pattern, Figure pattern and transformation
  • 6) Time, Distance, Speed and Word problem
  • 7) Simple arithmetic operations with 1,2,3 and 4-digit numbers
  • 8) Representing data using simple table, bar graph
  • 9) Simple arithmetic operations with 1,2,3, and 4-digit numbers
  • 10) Logic Questions

IMEC 5

  • 1) Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on a periodic sequence
  • 2) Calculations using integers, exponents, fractions, decimals, percentages
  • 3) Solving equations and systems of equations
  • 4) Value of functions
  • 5) Divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and GCD, LCM
  • 6) Time, Distance, Speed, and Word problem
  • 7) Clock, a calendar.
  • 8) Area and perimeter of 2D and 3D figures, Pythagorean theorem
  • 9) Mathematical logic and magic squares
  • 10) Representing data using a table, bar graph, line graph and scatter plot
  • 11) Logic Questions

IMEC 6-7

  • 1) Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on a periodic sequence
  • 2) Calculations using integers, exponents, fractions, decimals, percentages
  • 3) Solving equations and systems of equations
  • 4) Value of functions
  • 5) Divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and GCD, LCM
  • 6) Time, Distance, Speed, and Word problem
  • 7) Clock, a calendar
  • 8) Area and perimeter of 2D and 3D figures, Pythagorean theorem
  • 9) Mathematical logic and magic squares
  • 10) Representing data using a table, bar graph, line graph and scatter plot
  • 11) Logic Questions

Competition information

IMEC has preliminary and Global round competitions. The students have a chance to be invited into the Global round to win the final award.

National Round 2025:

Date of competition: 30 November 2026

  • Time: Anytime
  • Duration: 50 minutes
  • Competition portal -(conduct online) Deadline for
  • Submission Deadline Date : 10 November 2026

National 2025: Paper-based competition for schools Competition structure

Question form : 25 questions with 21 multiple-choice and 4 open-ended questions

Language : English and Chinese - Criteria : 3 wrong answers will void 1 correct answer

Results : 16 December 2025

Prizes and Awards

National round: Each participant will be given a certificate according to their achievements. 60% each category will be invited to the global round in Sydney, Australia in April 2027. Dubai UAE or Malaysia (To be confirmed)

*The participants will have an opportunity to be invited to attend the physical ceremony in Hong Kong