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Registration for the 2026 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) is closing soon. Open to eligible students in New Zealand Years 10–13, the COMC offers a chance to tackle mathematics that goes beyond routine classroom exercises. The competition will take place on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm New Zealand time. It is a 150-minute, paper-based competition delivered online with supervision. What is the COMC? The Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge is organ

How do you find a pattern, work through a set of rules, or break a complicated problem into smaller steps? These are the kinds of questions students explore in the UK Bebras Challenge—an online challenge that introduces computational thinking through engaging puzzles. No programming experience is required, making it an accessible opportunity for students to discover a different side of computing. PINNACLE invites students in New Zealand to take part in our November sitting. W

What makes an argument convincing? How can you tell whether two statements contradict each other? And when a puzzle offers several possible answers, how do you prove which one must be correct? These questions lie at the heart of the International Logic Olympiad (ILO)—a competition that invites students to explore logical reasoning and put their problem-solving skills to the test. What Is the International Logic Olympiad? The ILO began in 2024 as a partnership between Stanford

Registration for the UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge, commonly known as UKSMC, closes on Thursday, 1 October 2026. The competition will take place on Thursday, 8 October 2026, giving New Zealand secondary school students an opportunity to move beyond routine classroom mathematics and experience challenging problem solving in an international competition. What Is UKSMC? The UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge is designed for students in Year 13 and below. In New Zealand, it

The UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge (UKSMC) is a well-established mathematics competition organised by the UK Mathematics Trust, designed to encourage students to think creatively, reason logically and solve unfamiliar mathematical problems. For New Zealand students who enjoy mathematics and want to go beyond routine classroom exercises, the Senior Mathematical Challenge offers a useful opportunity to experience a different style of problem solving and develop stronger mat

Registration for the Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad (AJMO) and the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO) closes today, Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Both competitions will take place on Thursday, 10 September 2026, giving mathematically talented students an opportunity to move beyond routine classroom mathematics and experience challenging Olympiad-style problem solving. Not sure which competition is right for your child? Here is a simple guide. AJMO 2026 —

Registration for the AMO (Asia Mathematics Olympics) 2026 Preliminary Round is closing soon. Families who would like their child to take part must complete registration by Friday 28 August 2026 at 5:00 PM (New Zealand time). AMO gives students an opportunity to go beyond routine classroom mathematics and practise logical reasoning, pattern recognition and creative problem-solving in an international competition setting. Key Details Registration deadline: Friday 28 August 2026

Thinking about entering your child in the Singapore Math Challenge (SMC) 2026? Many parents want to understand the style and difficulty of the questions before registering. This guide brings together a small selection of official SMC 2026 sample questions, organised by competition level, so families can explore the paper in a calm and practical way. What is the Singapore Math Challenge? SMC is a 90-minute international mathematics challenge that rewards more than routine calc

Mathematics competitions offer students a chance to explore beyond the classroom and develop skills that last a lifetime. One such opportunity gaining recognition in New Zealand is the Asia Mathematics Olympiad (AMO). This international competition encourages young learners to engage with mathematics through problem-solving and creative thinking. This guide explains what AMO is, how it differs from regular math classes, and why it matters for students, parents, teachers, and