Australian Maths Trust · since 1978
Australian Mathematics Competition
Australia’s largest, longest-running school maths competition — now open to students in Grades 1–12 across China. Six levels, one exam day, a challenge for everyone.
135 marks
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A global benchmark, sat by millions — and built so every student has problems to reach for.
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Three ways in
Sign up for 2026
Enrol across any of the six levels and reserve a seat before registration closes on 28 September.
Register nowPast papers
Work through real AMC papers and worked solutions, organised by level and year.
Browse papersHow to prepare
Syllabus coverage, topic checklists and a grade-by-grade preparation roadmap.
Start preppingWhy families choose the AMC
A competition that meets every student where they are
Accessible by design
Marks rise with difficulty and there is no penalty for a wrong answer, so beginners and high-flyers alike have problems to reach for. How scoring works →
Recognised achievement
Certificates for every entrant, plus Credit, Distinction, High Distinction and Prize awards by national percentile. See awards & cut-offs →
A global benchmark
Sat by millions of students across 32 countries and regions, the AMC gives a meaningful point of comparison beyond the classroom. About the AMC →
A clear pathway
Strong Level C and D performers are well placed for the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO) and further enrichment. Explore the pathway →
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Frequently asked questions
Who can take the Australian AMC in China?
Any student in Grades 1–12 can enter. You register for the level that matches your grade at the time of the competition: Pre-A (Grades 1–2), A (3–5), B (6–7), C (8–9), D (10–11) or E (Grade 12).
When is the 2026 competition?
The China-region exam is held on Sunday 11 October 2026. Registration closes on Monday 28 September 2026. See how to register →
What does the paper look like?
Pre-A has 25 questions (100 marks, 45 minutes). Levels A–E have 30 questions (135 marks): A and B run 60 minutes, C, D and E run 75 minutes. All questions are multiple-choice with no penalty for a wrong answer. Full format →
Is the paper in English or Chinese?
China-region papers are available in both English and Chinese, so students can sit in the language they are most comfortable with.
What awards can students earn?
Every entrant receives a certificate. National awards are given by percentile — Proficiency, Credit, Distinction, High Distinction and Prize — and a perfect score earns the Peter O’Halloran Award. Awards & cut-offs →
How should my child prepare?
Start with past papers for the right level, review the topic areas (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, measurement, statistics and problem-solving), and practise pacing across the difficulty tiers. Preparation resources →