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UniCEP Olympiad Series
IMEC Olympiad 2026
International Mathematics Exam Center Olympiad — inspiring students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to enjoy mathematics and measure their success.
KG – Grade 12
60 minute exam
English, Russian, Chinese
Registration Opens
1 Aug 2026
Registration Deadline
1 Nov 2026
Qualification Round
8 Nov 2026
Results Announced
1 Dec 2026
About the Olympiad
What is the IMEC Olympiad?
IMEC (International Mathematics Exam Center) Olympiad is a mathematics competition organized by the UniCEP Committee. Its mission is to advance the understanding of mathematics — the IMEC Olympiad inspires students to enjoy mathematics and provides them with an opportunity to test their skills and measure their success.
"Nothing is impossible, believe in yourself, work hard, and achieve success."
Sample Questions
IMEC Categories
Select the category based on your grade level to download or preview a sample exam paper.
Key Dates
Registration & Event Timeline
Important dates and information for IMEC Olympiad 2026
Registration Starts
1 August 2026
Registration Deadline
1 November 2026
Qualification Round
8 November 2026
Results Announced
1 December 2026
Participants
Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 12
Question Format
25 questions with 4 multiple-choice options
Languages
English, Russian, and Chinese
Scoring Criteria
Correct answer: +4 points · Incorrect answer: −1 point
Award Information
Awards & Prizes
Each level winner receives a prize (only one student per level)
Medals & Mentions
Gold — 10%
Silver — 20%
Bronze — 30%
Honourable — 40%
Awards for Each Category
Winners will qualify to apply for the Global Rounds of IMEC held in Sydney or Malaysia.
| Achievement | Global Round Discount |
|---|
| Diamond 1, 2, 3 winners | 15% discount |
| Gold Medallists | 10% discount |
| Silver Medallists | 7.5% discount |
| Bronze Medallists | 5% discount |
| Honourable Mention | Full payment required |
Global Round
Global Rounds — IMEC
Sydney, Australia
Scheduled for April 2027
Malaysia
Scheduled for June 2027
Global Round
Global Round Awards
Exciting prizes await top performers!
Syllabus
IMEC Olympiad Topics
- Addition and Subtraction with 1-digit and 2-digit Numbers
- Comparing Numbers
- Balance Problems
- Counting 2-D and 3-D Shapes
- Odd and Even Numbers
- Creating 2- and 3-digit Numbers
- Ordering Numbers
- Counting Sides and Interior Angles
- Area and Perimeter of Shapes
- Basic Number Patterns and Figure Patterns
- Basic Number Sequences
- Basic Logic Questions
- Addition and Subtraction with 2-digit and 3-digit Numbers
- Sum, Difference, and Multiples of Number Sentences
- Counting 2-D and 3-D Shapes
- Creating 2- and 3-digit Numbers
- Area and Perimeter of 2D and 3D Figures, and Recognizing Geometric Figures
- Counting Sides and Interior Angles
- Age and Date Problems
- Simple Combinations
- Basic Arithmetic Patterns
- Basic Number Patterns and Sequences
- Chicken and Rabbit Problem (or Theorem if it refers to a specific named theorem)
- Logic Questions
- Addition and Subtraction with 2-digit and 3-digit Numbers
- Sum, Difference, and Multiples of Number Sentences with 2- and 3-digit Numbers
- Area and Perimeter of 2D and 3D Figures, and Recognizing Geometric Figures
- Balancing Equations, Systems of Equations, and Fraction Calculations
- Time, Distance, Speed, and Word Problems
- Calculations using Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
- Simple Combinations
- Arithmetic Patterns
- Number Patterns and Sequences
- Chicken and Rabbit Problem (or Theorem if referring to a specific, named theorem)
- Divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9
- Logic Questions
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division on Periodic Sequences
- Balancing Equations, Systems of Equations, and Fraction Calculations
- Divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9
- Area and Perimeter of 2D and 3D Figures, and Recognizing Geometric Figures
- Number Patterns, Figure Patterns, and Transformation
- Calculations using Integers, Exponents, Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
- Time, Distance, Speed, and Word Problems
- Simple Arithmetic Operations with 1, 2, 3, and 4-digit Numbers
- Representing Data using Simple Tables and Bar Graphs
- Solving Equations and Systems of Equations
- Simple Arithmetic Operations with 1, 2, 3, and 4-digit Numbers
- Logic Questions
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division on Periodic Sequences
- Calculations using Integers, Exponents, Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
- Solving Equations and Systems of Equations
- Value of Functions
- Divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and GCD, LCM (or Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple)
- Time, Distance, Speed, and Word Problems
- Equations, Inequalities, and Systems of Equations
- Clock and Calendar Problems
- Area and Perimeter of 2D and 3D Figures, and the Pythagorean Theorem
- Mathematical Logic and Magic Squares
- Representing Data using Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, and Scatter Plots
- Logic Questions
- Algebraic Expressions (Algebraic Fractions, Absolute Value, Radical Numbers, etc.)
- Calculations using Integers, Exponents, Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
- Equations, Inequalities, and Systems of Equations
- Time, Distance, Speed, and Word Problems
- Word Problems using Equations, Number, and Figure Patterns
- Value of Functions and Sequences
- Counting Problems using the Rule of Product and Rule of Sum
- Mathematical Logic and Magic Squares
- Angles, Areas of Polygons, and Circles
- Congruent and Similar Triangles
- Representing Data using Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, or Line Graphs, and Using the Data
- Logic Questions
- Algebraic Expressions (Algebraic Fractions, Absolute Value, Radical Numbers, etc.)
- Calculations using Integers, Exponents, Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
- Equations, Inequalities, and Systems of Equations
- Time, Distance, Speed, and Word Problems
- Word Problems using Equations, Number, and Figure Patterns
- Value of Functions and Sequences
- Counting Problems using the Rule of Product and Rule of Sum
- Angles, Areas of Polygons, and Circles
- Representing Data using Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, or Line Graphs, and Using the Data
- Trigonometry
- Logarithms
- Logic Questions
Ready to test your math skills?
Registration for IMEC Olympiad 2026 is open from 1 August to 1 November 2026.
