Back to Programs
Australian Maths Trust

Australian Maths Trust

Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

OpenMathCompetition

About the Program

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is an annual problem-solving competition run by the Australian Maths Trust (AMT), open to students in Years 3–12 worldwide. It is Australia's longest-running, largest, and best-known school mathematics competition, and is available both in Australia and internationally.

Five divisions:

  • Middle Primary (Years 3–4)
  • Upper Primary (Years 5–6)
  • Junior (Years 7–8)
  • Intermediate (Years 9–10)
  • Senior (Years 11–12)

Format: 30 questions (25 multiple-choice + 5 integer-answer); no penalty for incorrect answers; maximum 135 marks. Primary divisions: 60 minutes; secondary divisions: 75 minutes. Available online or as a printed paper.

Awards (in order): Participation → Proficiency → Credit → Distinction → High Distinction → Prize → Best in School → Cheryl Praeger Medal → AMC Medal → Peter O'Halloran Award (perfect score).

Fee: AUD $9.30 per student (bundle discounts available for schools entering multiple students).

International entry: Online entries due July 31; printed entries due June 26. Competition held in early August each year.

Eligibility

Open to students in Years 3-12 worldwide; five divisions based on year level; available online or as printed paper; international entries accepted with earlier deadlines

Eligible Countries

All countries

How to Apply

Register via amt.edu.au; international online entries due July 31; international printed entries due June 26; competition held in early August