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AMO (American Mathematics Olympiad) — Singapore

Run by Singapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC)

HybridSingapore (online or school)1-hour exam within contest window (Oct–Nov)SGD $28 via school; ~$50 as private candidateOpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>Singapore's edition of the American Mathematics Olympiad, jointly organised by SIMCC and Southern Illinois University. Open to Primary 2 to Junior College 2 students (Grades 2–12), including Secondary 1–4 and JC 1–2 in Singapore. Top performers qualify for onward pathways such as the International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) and Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC), and accumulate Individual Scholarship Points towards the International Junior Honor Society.</p><ul><li>Open registration — no school nomination required.</li><li>Paper-based contest of 90 minutes, with grade-differentiated question papers.</li><li>Contest is held annually in an October to early November window.</li><li>Registration fee is approximately S$50 for private candidates, with lower school rates via participating schools.</li><li>All registered participants receive access to the AMO Learning Management System with past papers and solutions.</li><li>Top 40% of participants receive a certificate and a medal.</li></ul><p>Register through SIMCC's Member Development Portal; deadlines typically close two weeks before the scheduled contest date.</p>

Who can apply

Sec 1–4 and JC1–2 (Grades 7–12); open registration — no school nomination required

How to apply

Register through your school: only teachers can sign students up as school candidates, and a school needs at least 10 students. Parents register via the school's invitation letter and pay the school by cash or Edusave; registration closes 2 weeks before the scheduled contest date.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Singapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC). More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Sec 1–4 and JC1–2 (Grades 7–12); open registration — no school nomination required

Is it paid?+

Cost: SGD $28 via school; ~$50 as private candidate.

How do I apply?+

Register through your school: only teachers can sign students up as school candidates, and a school needs at least 10 students.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 27 September 2026·Source