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 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 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 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

IMEC – UniCEP

IMEC Olympiad 2026

International Mathematics Exam Center Olympiad — inspiring students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to enjoy mathematics and measure their success.

Registration Opens

1 Aug 2026

Registration Deadline

1 Nov 2026

Qualification Round

8 Nov 2026

Results Announced

1 Dec 2026

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.”

IMEC Categories

Select the category based on your grade level to download or preview a sample exam paper.

IMEC 0

Kindergarten (KG)

IMEC 1

Grades 1 and 2

IMEC 2

Grades 3 and 4

IMEC 3

Grades 5 and 6

IMEC 4

Grades 7 and 8

IMEC 5

Grades 9 and 10

IMEC 6

Grades 11 and 12

Registration & Event Timeline

Important dates and information for IMEC Olympiad 2026

1 Registration Starts

1 August 2026

2 Registration Deadline

1 November 2026

3 Qualification Round

8 November 2026

4 Results Announced

1 December 2026

Participants

Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 12

Duration

60 minutes

Website

www.unicep.org

Participants

Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 12

Participants

Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 12

Participants

Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 12

Awards & Prizes

Each level winner receives a prize (only one student per level)

1st Place

Diamond 1

$200

2nd Place

Diamond 2

$150

3rd Place

Diamond 3

$100

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 Medalists

10% discount

Silver Medalists

7.5% discount

Bronze Medalists

5% discount

Honourable Mention

Full payment required

Global Rounds — IMEC

Sydney, Australia

Scheduled for April 2027

Malaysia

Scheduled for June 2027

Global Round Awards

Exciting prizes await top performers!

VR Head Set

iPad

Apple Watch

LEGO Sets

Educational Gift Cards

IMEC Olympiad Topics

IMEC 0

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

IMEC 1

IMEC 2

IMEC 3

IMEC 4

IMEC 5

IMEC 6

Ready to test your math skills?

Registration for IMEC Olympiad 2026 is open from 1 August to 1 November 2026.

IMEC Olympiad 2026

Registration Opens

Registration Deadline

Qualification Round

Results Announced

What is the IMEC Olympiad?

IMEC Categories

IMEC 0

Kindergarten (KG)

IMEC 1

Grades 1 and 2​

IMEC 2

Grades 3 and 4

IMEC 3

Grades 5 and 6

IMEC 4

Grades 7 and 8

IMEC 5

Grades 9 and 10

IMEC 6

Grades 11 and 12

Registration & Event Timeline

1

Registration Starts

2

Registration Deadline

3

Qualification Round

4

Results Announced

Participants

Duration​

Website

Participants

Participants

Participants

Awards & Prizes

1st Place

Diamond 1

$200

2nd Place

Diamond 2

$150

3rd Place

Diamond 3

$100

Medals & Mentions​

Awards for Each Category

Achievement

Global Round Discount

15% discount

10% discount

7.5% discount

5% discount

Full payment required

Global Rounds — IMEC

Sydney, Australia​

Malaysia

Global Round Awards

VR Head Set​

iPad

Apple Watch

LEGO Sets​

Educational Gift Cards​

IMEC Olympiad Topics

Ready to test your math skills?

Grades 1 and 2

Duration

Medals & Mentions

Sydney, Australia

VR Head Set

LEGO Sets

Educational Gift Cards