Date: Sep. 27, 2025 (Saturday)

Introduction

Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) was introduced in Australia in 1978 as the first Australia-wide mathematics challenge for students. It has become the largest single event on the Australian education calendar, allowing students to attempt the same tasks on the same day in over 32 countries around the globe.
The Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) is a national non-profit organization whose purpose is to enrich the teaching and learning of mathematics for students of all standards. AMT holds mathematics and informatics challenge, administer enrichment activities, conducts workshops for students and teachers, and publishes books on mathematical enrichment for Australian and international students. The AMT is based at the University of Canberra with representatives on our board from the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Mathematical Society.

Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

Qualified Students

Qualified Students

Qualified Students
  • Level A – (Grade 3, 4, 5)
  • Level B – (Grade 6, 7)
  • Level C – (Grade 8, 9)
  • Level D – (Grade10, 11)
  • Level E – (Grade 12)
Scoring System

30 questions, maximum score equals 135 points. No penalties apply for wrong answers.

  •  Questions 1 to 10 are worth 3 points.
  •  Questions 11 to 20 are worth 4 points.
  •  Questions 21 to 25 are worth 5 points.
  •  Questions 26 to 30 are worth 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 points respectively.

What teachers and students think

Rules

Language

English and Chinese

Date

Sep. 27, 2025 (Saturday)

  •  Level A / B: 10:00-11:00 (60 mins)
  •  Level C / D / E: 14:00-15:15 (75 mins)
Contest
  • Individual written test
  • 5 different levels suitable for students from Grade 3 to 12
Difficulty

There are five levels:

    • Level A - (Grade 3, 4, 5)
    • Level B - (Grade 6, 7)
    • Level C - (Grade 8, 9)
    • Level D - (Grade10, 11)
    • Level E - (Grade 12)

Notice: Students should register for the grade after September 2025.

Location
  • Paper-based in partnering school (online service application accepted)

Awards

Scoring System 30 questions, maximum score equals 135 points. No penalties apply for wrong answers.

  • Question 1-10: 3 points
  • Question 11-20: 4 points
  • Question 21-25: 5 points
  • Question 26-30: 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 points respectively
Global Awards Peter O'Halloran Award: Awarded to any student who achieves a perfect score
National Awards
  • Prize: Top 0.3%
  • High Distinction: Top 3% (Top 5% for Level E)
  • Distinction: Top 20% (Top 25% for Level E)
  • Credit: Top 55% (Top 60% for Level E)
  • Proficiency: Students who achieve a preset score but have not been awarded a Credit (or higher) certificate. The cut-off score tends to fluctuate as the difficulty varies, averaging around 32 points.

ASDAN EPQ Scholarship

3000RMB/std

PRIZE&HIGH DISTINCTION

2000RMB/std

DISTINCTION

1000RMB/std

CREDIT

Noted：The ASDAN Scholarship is only available to Year 10, 11 and 12 students for participating ASDAN Extended Project Qualification(EPQ). EPQ is recommended by the G5 group and many leading universities as a competitive academic experience. Scholarships cannot be exchanged for cash. For further details see: http://www.seedasdan.org/epq/。

Exam Centers

Registration

Fee

Includes the exam, grading, past-papers, proctor fee, certificates.

Deadline

  • Sep. 16, 2025

Academic Instruction

Past Papers Mock Exam: Students who registers as A-PASS member of ASDAN can have the access to dozens of the past papers and mock exams of international mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology informatics competitions including Australian Mathematics Competition.
Click here to register as an A-PASS member!

Sample Problems

FAQ

1、Can the students bring a calculator to AMC?
Calculators are allowed for students sitting the Middle Primary and Upper Primary papers. Just simple Calculators can be used in Middle Primary and Upper Primary. Junior, Intermediate and Senior papers: NO calculators, maths stencils, mobile phones or other calculating aids are permitted.
2、Refund policy

If, for some reason, the student is unable to attend after paying the fee, please contact us. If you apply before the registration deadline, 25% of the registration fee will be deducted as academic materials and service fees. If you apply after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.

Northern Contact
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Central China Contact
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