China Region · administered by ASDAN

The Australian AMC in China

The same Australian Mathematics Competition, run for students across China by ASDAN (阿思丹). Sit the paper in English or Chinese on one national exam day — with a level for every grade from 1 to 12.

11Oct 2026 exam day
Sunday
OrganiserASDAN · 阿思丹
Register by28 Sep 2026
LanguagesEnglish & Chinese
LevelsPre-A to E · Grades 1–12
Register / enquire →

How it works in China

Run locally, marked to the same global standard

Administered by ASDAN

ASDAN (阿思丹) runs the AMC for the China and Asia region — handling registration, invigilation, marking and certificates — while papers and standards stay those of the Australian Maths Trust.

Register online

Entries are made through the China registration platform, with regional support for schools and individual candidates. How to register →

English & Chinese papers

Every level is offered in both English and Chinese, so students sit in the language they are most comfortable with — the questions are identical.

Prep materials included

Entry comes with access to past papers and preparation resources to help students get exam-ready. Browse resources →

  1. By 28 Sep 2026

    Register

    Enrol for the level that matches your child’s grade before entries close.

  2. Before the exam

    Prepare

    Confirm your level, access past papers and run a timed practice paper.

  3. Sun 11 Oct 2026

    Sit the exam

    Pre-A 10:00–10:45 · A/B 10:00–11:00 · C/D/E 14:00–15:15. English or Chinese paper.

  4. After the exam

    Submit & mark

    Answer sheets are collected and marked to the official AMC standard.

  5. Results

    Certificates & awards

    Every entrant receives a certificate; top performers earn national awards. Awards & cut-offs →

Levels in China

One paper for every grade

Register according to your child’s grade at the time of the competition.

Pre-AABCDE Pre-A (Grades 1–2) through E (Grade 12) — a paper for every grade.

Pre-A is 25 questions in 45 minutes; Levels A–E are 30 questions, multiple-choice, with no penalty for a wrong answer. Full format & scoring →

Fees & what’s included

One entry fee, everything to sit and improve

Your entry includes

  • The official AMC paper for your level (English or Chinese)
  • Invigilation and marking to the official standard
  • A certificate for every entrant
  • Access to past papers and preparation materials

Awards in China

Certificates for all — and an EPQ scholarship for senior award-winners.

0.3%Prize · top 0.3%
3%High Distinction
20%Distinction
55%Credit

ASDAN EPQ Scholarship · Years 10–12 award-winners

¥3,000Prize / High Distinction
¥2,000Distinction
¥1,000Credit

Award thresholds vary slightly for Level E. See full awards & past cut-off scores →

China region · FAQ

Questions from China-region families

Is this the same competition as the one in Australia?

Yes. The papers and standards are those of the Australian Mathematics Competition, run by the Australian Maths Trust. ASDAN administers entries, invigilation and marking for the China and Asia region.

Can my child sit the paper in Chinese?

Yes — every level is available in both English and Chinese. The questions are identical; choose whichever language your child reads most comfortably.

How do we register in China?

Entries are made online through the China registration platform before 28 September 2026. See the full registration steps →

When and how long is the exam?

The exam is on Sunday 11 October 2026. Pre-A runs 10:00–10:45 (45 min); A and B 10:00–11:00 (60 min); C, D and E 14:00–15:15 (75 min).

What is the EPQ Scholarship?

Students in Years 10–12 who earn a Credit or higher can receive an ASDAN EPQ scholarship — ¥1,000 (Credit), ¥2,000 (Distinction) or ¥3,000 (Prize / High Distinction).

What comes after the AMC?

Strong Level C and D students are well placed for the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO), a harder proof-based challenge. Explore the pathway →