What Is the Australian AMC?
Registration for the 2025 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) has now closed.
The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is organized by the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) and is one of the largest school-based mathematics competitions in the world.
The AMC is open to students in Grades 3–12 and is widely recognized for its progressive difficulty structure, making it especially suitable for students who are new to math competitions.
Each year, over 16 million students from more than 32 countries participate in the AMC.
The competition aims to assess students’ mathematical knowledge, application skills, and logical reasoning, while encouraging creativity and problem-solving ability.
2025 Australian AMC – High-Efficiency Score Boost Program
Official 2025 AMC score cut-offs have been released.
Free preparation resources include:
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AMC past papers (2007–2025)
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Detailed answer explanations
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Common mistakes and challenging problem collections
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Official preparation textbooks
2025 Australian AMC Schedule
Domestic (China) Test Center
| Item | Time |
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| Competition Date | September 27, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Level A & B | 10:00–11:00 (60 minutes) |
| Level C, D & E | 14:00–15:15 (75 minutes) |
| Registration Deadline | September 16, 2025 |
International Test Centers
| Item | Time |
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| Paper Registration Deadline | July 4, 2025 (Australia & New Zealand) June 27, 2025 (International) |
| Online Registration Deadline | August 1, 2025 |
| Paper Submission Deadline | August 8, 2025 |
| Late Submission Deadline | August 22, 2025 |
Important Changes to AMC Levels in 2025
| Level | Previous Grade Range | New Grade Range | Level Name |
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| A | Grades 3–4 | Grades 3–5 | Middle Primary |
| B | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–7 | Upper Primary |
| C | Grades 7–8 | Grades 8–9 | Junior |
| D | Grades 9–10 | Grades 10–11 | Intermediate |
| E | Grades 11–12 | Grade 12 only | Senior |
Important Notes:
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Level A is now open to Grades 3, 4, and 5
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Level E is only available to Grade 12 students
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Students in Grades 5, 7, 9, and 11 should pay close attention to level selection
AMC Award Cut-Off Scores
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2025 AMC Award Cut-Off Scores
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2024 AMC Award Cut-Off Scores
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2024 AMC Score Report Sample
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Historical award cut-off scores
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Level A–E cut-off score comparisons (2021–2023)
High Award Rate for Chinese Students
The AMC provides official Chinese-language exam papers and academic preparation materials.
The overall award rate is approximately 60%, making it one of the international mathematics competitions with the highest award rates among Chinese students.
Why Participate in the Australian AMC?
1. Objectives
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Develop mathematical potential and stimulate interest
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Gain a clear understanding of personal academic strengths
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Build confidence through achievement
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Accumulate experience for future competitions
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Earn highly recognized certificates
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Obtain authoritative academic evaluation
2. Key Advantages
Multi-Grade Accessibility
The AMC is open to students from elementary through senior high school.
Balanced Difficulty Progression
Problems range from introductory to advanced, making it an ideal entry-level international competition.
Global Benchmarking
As one of the world’s largest math competitions, the AMC allows students to assess their abilities on a global scale.
Detailed Performance Reports
All participants receive a comprehensive report analyzing performance on each question.
Suitability for Younger Students
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Level A is designed for Grades 3–4, focusing on foundational mathematics.
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Students in Grades 2–3 may also begin preparation in advance.
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Bilingual Chinese–English exam papers make the AMC particularly accessible for younger learners in China.
Competition Difficulty Overview
The AMC focuses on grade-appropriate content with a relatively concentrated syllabus.
However, questions 20–25 are significantly more challenging and test higher-order reasoning skills.
Achieving full marks is rare.
Strategic Timing Advantage
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Australian AMC: Late September
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AMC 10/12 (USA): November
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AMC 8 (USA): January of the following year
The Australian AMC serves as an excellent preparatory competition for students planning to take U.S. AMC exams.
Who Should Take the Australian AMC?
1. Students Applying to International Schools
AMC preparation aligns closely with international school entrance exams.
Awards can strengthen academic profiles and increase admission competitiveness.
2. Students Enrolled in International Schools
More than 80% of international schools register students as school teams.
Awards contribute to both personal achievement and school recognition.
Note: Without targeted training, many students only achieve participation awards.
3. Mathematics Competition Beginners
The AMC’s gradual increase in difficulty makes it ideal for first-time competitors.
For students in Grades 3–5 who find AMC 8 challenging, the Australian AMC is a strong starting point.
Australian AMC Preparation Resources
1. Past Papers
A complete collection of historical AMC papers to understand question formats and expectations.
2. Textbooks and Reference Materials
Recommended titles include:
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Solutions and Explanations for the Australian Mathematics Competition
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The Book of Math Formulas and Strategies
3. Official Practice Platform: Problemo
Problemo offers AMC-style practice and mock exams.
4. Comprehensive Preparation Textbook
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Covers all AMC topics from fundamentals to advanced applications
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Includes worked examples and detailed explanations
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Designed for structured and efficient preparation
Free access to:
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2019–2024 AMC past papers
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Essential formulas
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Official AMC preparation materials