Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO)
Hosted by the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) - one of the world's leading authorities in math
A Challenging challenge for middle school students
Finish 10 difficult problems in 4 hours
Date: Sept. 19, 2026 (Sat.) 8:30-12:30 (4 hours)
Introduction
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 hold 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.
The AIMO is one of the challenges used to determine which students are selected to a number of invitations only events, including other mathematics challenges, enrichment classes and training schools. It gives talented students an opportunity to be recognized and to participate in activities which will enhance their enjoyment and knowledge of mathematics. It's a very challenging challenge for middle school students. Usually level C and D awarded students in AMC would attend this challenge.
Official website: www.amt.edu.au/mathematics/mcya/
Rules
Language
English
Date
Sept. 19, 2026 (Sat.) 8:30-12:30 (4 hours)
Contest
Individual test
Type
10 proof-based problems. The maximum score is 35 points.
Participants
Students in Grade 7–10
Location
• Paper-based in partnering school
Awards
Global Awards:
- PRIZE: For exceptionally outstanding students; the 2025 cutoff was 33+
- HIGH DISTINCTION: Top 10% in Australia; the 2025 cutoff was 24+
- DISTINCTION: Top 25% in Australia; the 2025 cutoff was 18+
- CREDIT: Top 50% in Australia; the 2025 cutoff was 13+
*The PRIZE category does not have a fixed ranking percentage; the awarding rate in 2025 was approximately 1.5%
Requirements
Fee
Includes exam, grading, certificate, international express, offline reference materials/one-time online mock test (ASDAN doesn't provide any trainings)
Registration Deadline
Sept. 8, 2026
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