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A UK-based mathematical olympiad where students solve six challenging problems and provide full written reasoning. Open to Year 8 or below students who qualify through the Junior Mathematical Challenge or are entered at their school’s discretion, including students at overseas schools. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine problem-solving, rigorous written solutions and selective qualification.

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A UK mathematics competition where girls solve five challenging answer-only problems. Open to students in Year 11 and above at UK schools, with younger students accepted at the school’s discretion. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine problem-solving and increasingly demanding questions.

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A UK mathematics olympiad where girls and young women solve five challenging proof-based problems. Open to school-nominated students across the UK, with each school able to enter up to four participants. Rated Expert Level, with difficulty mainly coming from advanced problem-solving, rigorous mathematical reasoning and written proofs.

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A UK-based mathematics competition where students solve 22 multiple-choice problems followed by three 000–999 digit-answer questions in the 2026 trial, requiring logical and non-routine thinking. Open to students in Year 13 or below, or equivalent, through participating UK and overseas schools. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from increasingly challenging problems, time pressure and negative marking.