Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad
20 Feb, 2026
SASMO (Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad) is an international mathematics competition founded by the Singapore International Mathematics Competition Centre (SIMCC) in 2006. It has now become one of the largest and most influential mathematics competitions in Asia.
Basic information of the competition:
Host: Singapore International Mathematical Competition Centre (SIMCC).
Participants: Students in grades 1 to 12 from around the world, with questions graded according to their respective grades.
Examination language: bilingual in Chinese and English.
Examination format: Individual competition, either online or offline (subject to the specific arrangements of the examination center).
Exam duration: 90 minutes.
Examination structure and scoring:
The test paper consists of 25 questions, divided into two sections: Section A (15 multiple-choice questions, each worth 2 points, with 1 point deducted for incorrect answers) and Section B (10 short-answer questions, each worth 4 points, with no points deducted for incorrect answers).
The total score for the test paper is 85 points, and the starting score for all examinees is 15 points to avoid negative scores.
Examination content:
The assessment covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, logical reasoning, and non-routine problem solving, integrating the essence of Singaporean mathematics education with the challenge of Olympiad mathematics.
Lower grades focus on model methods, number sense, and spatial visualization, while upper grades delve into more advanced concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, and probability.
Award setting and promotion mechanism:
Award Ratio: Full Score Award (top 0.5% globally), Gold Award (top 8%), Silver Award (top 20%), Bronze Award (top 40%), Honorable Mention (top 50%), and Participation Award.
Qualification for advancement: Bronze Award and above can advance to the Singapore International Mathematical Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC); Gold and Silver Awards can qualify for participation in the International Junior Mathematical Olympiad (IJMO).
Competition value:
SASMO scores are regarded as a reference for academic ability by many top international universities, such as MIT and Oxford, and are particularly competitive in STEM applications.
Competitions can cultivate mathematical intuition, logical thinking, and the ability to solve innovative problems, laying a foundation for future academic development.
Basic information of the competition:
Host: Singapore International Mathematical Competition Centre (SIMCC).
Participants: Students in grades 1 to 12 from around the world, with questions graded according to their respective grades.
Examination language: bilingual in Chinese and English.
Examination format: Individual competition, either online or offline (subject to the specific arrangements of the examination center).
Exam duration: 90 minutes.
Examination structure and scoring:
The test paper consists of 25 questions, divided into two sections: Section A (15 multiple-choice questions, each worth 2 points, with 1 point deducted for incorrect answers) and Section B (10 short-answer questions, each worth 4 points, with no points deducted for incorrect answers).
The total score for the test paper is 85 points, and the starting score for all examinees is 15 points to avoid negative scores.
Examination content:
The assessment covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, logical reasoning, and non-routine problem solving, integrating the essence of Singaporean mathematics education with the challenge of Olympiad mathematics.
Lower grades focus on model methods, number sense, and spatial visualization, while upper grades delve into more advanced concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, and probability.
Award setting and promotion mechanism:
Award Ratio: Full Score Award (top 0.5% globally), Gold Award (top 8%), Silver Award (top 20%), Bronze Award (top 40%), Honorable Mention (top 50%), and Participation Award.
Qualification for advancement: Bronze Award and above can advance to the Singapore International Mathematical Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC); Gold and Silver Awards can qualify for participation in the International Junior Mathematical Olympiad (IJMO).
Competition value:
SASMO scores are regarded as a reference for academic ability by many top international universities, such as MIT and Oxford, and are particularly competitive in STEM applications.
Competitions can cultivate mathematical intuition, logical thinking, and the ability to solve innovative problems, laying a foundation for future academic development.