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About the Australian Mathematics Competition
A school maths competition with a simple idea: give every student, at every grade, problems worth thinking about — and reward clear reasoning over speed or memorisation.
by the AMT
The competition
Australia’s longest-running maths competition
First run in 1978, the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is the largest and most well-known maths competition for school students in Australia, and one of the largest of its kind in the world. It is run by the Australian Maths Trust (AMT), a national not-for-profit dedicated to developing mathematical talent.
Every year, a fresh set of problems is designed by leading educators and academics. The questions start gently and climb steadily in difficulty, so that beginners and the most able students alike find something to reach for. There is no penalty for a wrong answer — the AMC rewards thinking, not caution.
Today the competition is sat by millions of students across more than 30 countries and regions, giving families a meaningful point of comparison far beyond a single classroom.
Why it matters
A competition that has helped generations of students discover they’re good at maths.
Because the problems are original each year and pitched across the whole ability range, the AMC is as much about encouragement as it is about ranking — every entrant leaves with a certificate and a sense of what they can do. See how it works →
In the China region
Run locally, to the same standard
Administered by ASDAN
In China and across Asia, the AMC is administered by ASDAN (阿思丹) — handling registration, invigilation, marking and certificates, while the papers and standards remain those of the Australian Maths Trust. The AMC in China →
What this site is
This is a China-region guide for families taking the Australian Mathematics Competition — with clear information on levels, format, registration, fees and preparation, in English and Chinese. It is not the official Australian Maths Trust website.
About · FAQ
Common questions
Who runs the Australian Mathematics Competition?
The AMC is run by the Australian Maths Trust (AMT), a national not-for-profit. In the China and Asia region it is administered by ASDAN.
How long has the AMC been running?
Since 1978 — it is Australia’s longest-running and largest school maths competition, and one of the largest in the world.
Is this the official AMT website?
No. This is an independent China-region guide for families taking the AMC. The competition itself is run by the Australian Maths Trust.
Who is the AMC for?
Students in Grades 1–12, across six levels. The questions are pitched so that newcomers and experienced competitors alike are challenged appropriately. See the levels →