Qualification

Award Winners in BMOby Invitation

Date

Aug. 2027 (TBD)

Location

University of Oxford, UK

Language

EN

Age

At least 16 years old

Place

30

Program Introduction

The BMO Camp in the UK is organized by UKMT and is designed to train and select exceptional students for the British Mathematical Olympiad National Team, which represents the UK in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The camp not only fosters a deeper understanding of advanced mathematical concepts but also encourages collaboration among top mathematics students. By solving challenging mathematical problems, students enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills—qualities highly valued by top universities worldwide.

Organized by the UKMT, the BMO Camp at Oxford traditionally trains the UK IMO Team. Now open to Chinese BMO students, this elite program is led by former IMO Chair Dr. Geoff Smith and Cambridge tutor Dr. Andrea Chlebikova. Mirroring the UK-based Oxford camp, the curriculum focuses on IMO themes and advanced concepts like calculus, emphasizing deep mathematical exploration and critical thinking, providing a significant advantage for those aspiring to apply to Oxford or Cambridge. Students will participate in a traditional Oxford formal dinner and be awarded a certificate in the unique vibe.

Pre-Assessment

British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1 (UKMT-BMO): Nov. 19, 2026 (Thu.), Grades 10-12

Academic Highlights

World-Class Coaching, Led by the Head Coaches of BMO

The BMO Camp at Oxford is guided by the head coach of the BMO national team and other expert trainers. The program follows the BMO advanced teaching methods, helping students tackle complex mathematical concepts while enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Specialized BMO Courses to Develop Mathematical Thinking

The camp provides a carefully designed curriculum tailored for BMO participants, focusing on multi-dimensional advanced training. Students will refine their mathematical thinking strategies through high-level competition preparation, building a strong foundation for future academic success.

Exclusive Guidance on Applying to Oxford and Cambridge

Offering unique insights into the Oxbridge application process. Students will gain a deeper understanding of key strategies and essential skills needed for a successful university application.

Experience Life as an Oxford Undergraduate

Students will stay and study at Pembroke College, one of Oxford's most prestigious and welcoming colleges for international students. They will explore the historic campus, enjoy traditional British breakfasts, and fully immerse themselves in the Oxford experience. The camp includes a formal dinner, providing a taste of authentic collegiate traditions.

Official Certificate from the BMO

Upon successful completion of the BMO Camp at Oxford, students will receive an official participation certificate from the BMO organizing committee, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements and dedication to mathematical excellence.

Introduction to Excellent Program Supervisor

* Reference only

Dr. Geoff Smith MBE

  • Chair of the British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO) Academic Committee.
  • Head Coach of the British Mathematical Olympiad National Team.
  • Two-time President of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Head Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford. Head Coach of BMO Asia Camp.
  • Recipient of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor.
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Dr. Geoff Smith MBE 介绍

Dr. Geoff Smith MBE

  • Chair of the British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO) Academic Committee.
  • Head Coach of the British Mathematical Olympiad National Team.
  • Two-time President of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Head Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford. Head Coach of BMO Asia Camp.
  • Recipient of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor.

Dr. Geoff Smith graduated from the University of Oxford and served 15 times as Head Coach of the British Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) national team. Between 2014 and 2022, he was twice elected President of the IMO and designed its remote examination system, enabling the competition to continue worldwide. He is also the founder of the European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) and organized its inaugural edition at the University of Cambridge in 2012. He is the author of the BMO guides The Mathematical Olympiad Primer (for BMO 1) and Mathematical Olympiad Companion (for BMO 2), which are widely used by British mathematics students. Now retired from full-time work, he serves as an Honorary Mathematics Scholar at the University of Bath. His research focuses primarily on group theory and geometry, with occasional work in combinatorics applied to biochemistry.

Dr. Andrea Chlebikova

  • Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford
  • In charge of marking mathematics challenges and Olympiads for multiple times
  • Rich experience in undergraduate application to multiple colleges in Cambridge
  • Working in Cambridge with rich teaching experience
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Dr. Andrea Chlebikova 介绍

Dr. Andrea Chlebikova

  • Coach of the BMO Camp at Oxford
  • In charge of marking mathematics challenges and Olympiads for multiple times
  • Rich experience in undergraduate application to multiple colleges in Cambridge
  • Working in Cambridge with rich teaching experience

As a pre-university student, Andrea was a keen maths olympiad student who was on the UK team participating in the CGMO in 2010 and achieving a silver medal. She decided to pursue Natural Sciences at university, joining St Catharine's College, Cambridge in 2011 and specialising in Chemistry. Andrea stayed in Cambridge to pursue a PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry and started teaching undergraduates in 2015. Since 2021, she has been working for Isaac Physics and preparing students from underrepresented backgrounds for studying STEM subjects at university as part of the STEM SMART programme. Despite specialising in chemistry, Andrea maintains a keen interest in recreational maths and has been an active UKMT volunteer since 2011, marking maths olympiads, leading sessions at residentials and presenting solution videos among other roles. She also supports younger students' maths challenge and maths olympiad ambitions by acting as a tutor at Simon Singh's Parallel Academy.

TJ Logarajah

  • Major in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
  • Coach at BMO Camp at Oxford and BMO Asia Camp
  • Member of the UK National Team at IMO
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TJ Logarajah 介绍

TJ Logarajah

  • Major in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
  • Coach at BMO Camp at Oxford and BMO Asia Camp
  • Member of the UK National Team at IMO

Tommy Mackay

  • Major in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
  • Coach at BMO Camp at Oxford
  • Member of the UK National Team at IMO
  • Member of the UK National Team at RMM
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Tommy Mackay 介绍

Tommy Mackay

  • Major in Mathematics at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
  • Coach at BMO Camp at Oxford
  • Member of the UK National Team at IMO
  • Member of the UK National Team at RMM

The Romanian Master of Mathematics (RMM) is one of the highest-level competitions for top secondary school students worldwide. The competition extends invitations to only about 20 countries that have achieved the best results in the IMO.

Academic Module

Module1：IMO contents

Students will delve into the analysis of IMO problems and under the guidance of coaches. By explaining classic problems and solutions from previous years, students will be inspired to master strategies for solving complex problems, and mathematical reasoning skills.

Module2：Advanced mathematical thinking

Advanced mathematical thinking aims to enhance students' ability to solve complex problems, stimulate creative thinking, and develop logical reasoning skills.

Schedule

* Past schedules, reference only

Date 9:00‑12:00 14:00‑17:00 18:00‑20:00
Day 1 Arrive in London
Day 2 London science trip - British museum & Natural History museum London explore - renowned architectures
Day 3 Cambridge visiting Punting Preparing for courses
Day 4 Check in the Pembroke college Oxford visiting
Day 5 Graphs Number theory
Day 6 Invariance principle Polynomials and functional equations Review and Preview
Day 7 Pigeonhole principle and colouring proofs Applying to and studying in the UK/at Oxbridge
Day 8 Combinatorics: Games Olympiad geometry
Day 9 Combinatorics (beyond the usual strategies) Maths in science (and science in maths?!) Formal dinner & Certificate awarding
Day 10 Back to China

*Note: Depending on each student's mathematical proficiency, the coaching team may adjust the course sequence, content, and difficulty.

Unique Experience

Live in Pembroke College, Oxford

Live in Pembroke College, Oxford

Founded in 1624, Pembroke College is a historic and academically rich institution. It is renowned for its elegant architecture, traditional academic spirit, and excellent teaching quality. The college has an outstanding academic reputation, excelling in the fields of natural sciences and social sciences. It has 2 Nobel laureates in Literature and 2 Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.
Oxford Formal Dinner

Oxford Formal Dinner

The formal dinner at Oxford typically is classical and solemn. It is an excellent platform for academic exchange and intellectual collision. Students and professors will gather together in formal attire as if they have traveled back in time to an academic gathering from centuries ago.
England Journey

England Journey

Student Reflections

”Students attending the BMO Oxford Camp are all highly gifted in mathematics, and most already have the ability to tackle BMO Round 2 problems. However, the key issue we need to address here is this: finding the answer alone is not enough — you must learn how to clearly present your logic to the examiner. This is precisely the core value of the BMO Oxford Camp — we transform talent into rigorous mathematical language, helping students make the leap from "problem-solver" to mathematician.“

— Dr. Geoff Smith MBE, Former Chair of the British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO), Member of the IMO Board, Head Coach of BMO CAMP

”Although I achieved the Top in the World award in GCSE Mathematics, the BMO Oxford Camp brought me into a completely different mathematical world. It goes far beyond the school syllabus, focusing on higher-level logical thinking and competitive mathematics. Through visiting Oxford and Cambridge in person, and engaging in intellectual exchanges with outstanding peers from around the world and top-tier mentors, I discovered the true joy of competitive mathematics. This was a transformative journey that elevated me from being 'good at maths' to truly 'loving maths'.”

— Student Kim, 2025 BMO Camp at Oxford

“What struck me most at the BMO Oxford Camp was Dr. Geoff Smith's metaphor: if school maths is searching for something in a lit room, then tackling advanced mathematics is exploring the unknown in a dark room. I came to realise that those once-daunting international top-tier problems are not as unreachable as they seemed. Here, I wasn't just solving problems—I was learning to adapt to the dark and feel the true contours of mathematics.”

— Student Chen, 2025 BMO Camp at Oxford

“I used to think that only applied mathematics led to good careers, while pure mathematics was just dry research. But the university guidance sessions at the BMO Oxford Camp completely shattered that stereotype, showing me that both applied and pure paths offer bright futures. Academically, the professors' lectures precisely targeted my long-standing weaknesses in number theory and calculus. Beyond the classroom—from street-level cultural exploration to in-depth seminars at Pembroke College—every day was a journey of discussion and shared growth with fellow students.”

— Student Li, 2025 BMO Camp at Oxford

Participant Information

Programme Fee

Including course, chemical experiment materials and equipment, visit project, UBC university accommodation, breakfast and lunch, team leader service, and pick-up and drop-off transportation; excluding international air tickets, visa and visa service, university campus dinner and meals during the visit.
Optional Visa Service：In the case of visa rejection, eligible applicants will either receive a full refund of the visa service fee or a complimentary re-application, and the full program fee will be fully refunded, ensuring no financial loss.

Registration Deadline

3 weeks before the camp
Admission is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Unconfirmed spots by the deadline will be forfeited.

FAQ

1. REFUND POLICY
After a student has registered and paid, they may apply to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances. If the application is submitted before the registration deadline, 25% of the registration fee will be deducted as academic materials and service fees. If the application is submitted after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.
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