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MATHS PATHWAY

Maths Competition Pathway for United Kingdom

A staged route from first maths challenges to national olympiad-style competitions.

This pathway is based on competition region and does not confirm participant eligibility. Check each competition's details and official rules before applying.

Intermediate Level

For students ready for more demanding tasks and less familiar problems.

6 competitions

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Mathematics
United Kingdom

Mathematical Competition for Girls

QUICK SUMMARY

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.

Age 15+
School Only

COMPETITION LEVEL

Intermediate Level

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

22 Sept 2026

COMPETITION DATE

22 Sept 2026

Registration unknown
Mathematics
United Kingdom

UKMT Intermediate Kangaroo

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK mathematics competition where students solve 25 multiple-choice problems in either the Grey or Pink Kangaroo for their year group. Open to UK-school students who qualify through the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge or are entered at their school’s discretion. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from selective qualification, increasingly challenging problems and time pressure.

Age 11–16
Qualification Required

COMPETITION LEVEL

Intermediate Level

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Registration unknown
Mathematics
United Kingdom

UKMT Junior Kangaroo

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK mathematics competition where students solve 25 multiple-choice problems requiring logical and non-routine thinking. Open to Year 8 or below students at UK schools who qualify through the Junior Mathematical Challenge or are entered at their school’s discretion. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from selective qualification, increasingly challenging problems and time pressure.

Age 9–13
Qualification Required

COMPETITION LEVEL

Intermediate Level

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Expired / Completed
Mathematics
United Kingdom

UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (IMC)

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK-based mathematics competition where students solve 25 multiple-choice problems requiring logical reasoning and non-routine problem-solving. Open to students in Year 11 or below, or equivalent, through participating UK and overseas schools. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from increasingly challenging questions, time pressure and negative marking on later problems.

Age 11–16
School Only

COMPETITION LEVEL

Intermediate Level

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

7 Jan 2026

COMPETITION DATE

28 Jan 2026

Expired / Completed
Mathematics
United Kingdom

UKMT Team Maths Challenge (TMC)

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK team mathematics competition where students solve collaborative problems across group, crossnumber, shuttle and relay rounds. Open to teams of four from eligible UK schools, mainly covering Years 8–9 or equivalent. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine problem-solving, time pressure, teamwork and selective progression to the national final.

Age 12–15
School Only

COMPETITION LEVEL

Intermediate Level

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

10 Jan 2026

COMPETITION DATE

1 Feb 2026

Expired / Completed
Mathematics
United Kingdom

UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge (JMC)

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK-based mathematics competition where students solve 25 multiple-choice problems requiring logical and non-routine thinking. Open to students in Year 8 or below, or equivalent, through participating UK and overseas schools. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from increasingly challenging problems, time pressure and unfamiliar problem-solving.

Age 9–13
School Only

COMPETITION LEVEL

Intermediate Level

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

8 Apr 2026

COMPETITION DATE

29 Apr 2026