Global ISMC,ISSC and Mathlympics 2025

Marshall Cavendish Education is thrilled to introduce 3 prestigious competitions to elevate your students' passion for Mathematics and Science: the International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC), the Annual Mathlympics Competition and the International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC)!

We aim to discover young talents globally and cultivate the joy of learning for Mathematics and Science amongst students.

COMPETITIONS

ISMC – GLOBAL ROUND

This is a unique Maths competition based upon Singapore’s brand of Mathematics. It is open globally to all students who want to benchmark themselves against the performance of a cohort of Singapore students in the same age group.

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MATHLYMPICS – GLOBAL ROUND

This prestigious Math Olympiad competition invites students globally to compete in a concept competition that poses carefully curated questions on arithmetic, number theory, combinatorics, logic, geometry, measures and measurement, and algebra.

ISSC - GLOBAL ROUND

The competition provides young learners with a platform to showcase their understanding and application of science concepts, aligned with Singapore’s primary Science syllabus. Through this competition, students develop critical thinking skills, scientific inquiry, and a deeper appreciation for real-world applications of Science.

REGISTRATION

Registration Fee: SGD 400

Simply add to cart and complete the payment on our webpage or via Kalodu.
You will receive a confirmation email from Kalodu. If you do not receive the email, please do check your junk mail.
Important! In the confirmation email, please fill in the contestants’ details via the online contestant’s registration form to complete the registration process.

Note:
*The registration fee does not include the participant's personal travel expenses such as flight, accommodation, travel insurance, etc.
*All participants are required to make their own travel arrangement for this competition.
*Please select the correct grade level during registration as it is finalised and cannot be changed.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Date

Venue

Time

Activity

Day 1 – ISMC and Mathlympics
4 Jul 2025

TBC

9.30 am – 10.00 am

Registration

10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Training Session for ISMC and Mathlympics (Concurrent)

Grades 2-4
ISMC and Mathlympics

Grades 5-6
ISMC and Mathlympics

1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Lunch

3.00 pm – 5.00 pm

ISMC Competition
(Global Round)

Mathlympics Competition
(Global Round)

Day 2 – ISSC
5 Jul 2025

TBC

9.30 am – 10.00 am

Registration

10.00 am – 1.00 pm

ISSC Training Session

1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Lunch

3.00 pm – 4.30 pm

ISSC Competition (Global Round)

Day 3 – Awards Ceremony
6 Jul 2025

Auditorium, NTU@OneNorth
(Google Maps)

10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Guided Tour Around Singapore

1.00 pm – 2.30 pm

Lunch

2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Prize Presentation Ceremony – ISMC, Mathlympics & ISSC

*Event schedule is subjected to changes

COMPETITION FORMAT

ISMC

Grades
2 - 6

Duration
1.5 hours

Mode
Written Paper

Topics & Weightage

Grade 2
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Money
Measurement
Geometry
Data Representation & Interpretation

Grade 3
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Money
Measurement
Area & Perimeter
Geometry
Data Representation & Interpretation

Grade 4
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimals
Measurement
Area & Perimeter
Geometry
Data Representation & Interpretation
including Pie Chart

Grade 5
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimals
Percentage
Rate
Measurement
Area and Perimeter
Geometry
Data Representation & Interpretation

Grade 6
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimals
Percentage
Ratio
Algebra
Measurement
Area and Perimeter
Geometry including Circles
Statistics including Average

Format - 28 Questions

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions Questions 1 to 5 (2 marks each) Questions 6 to 10 (3 marks each)	Section B: Short Questions Question 11 to 20 (4 marks each)
Section C: Problem Solving Questions Question 21 to 25 (4 marks each) Question 26 to 28 (5 marks each)	*Calculators are only allowed for Grades 5 & 6.*

MATHLYMPICS

Grades
4 - 7

Duration
2 hours

Mode
Written Paper

Topics:
Arithmetic, Number Theory, Combinatorics, Logic, Geometry, Measures and Measurement, Algebra

Format:
28 open-ended questions in Vault section + 30 open-ended questions in Sprint section

Vault Section: First 1.5 hours Q1 to Q10: 2 marks each (1-2 Bonus marks will be given for 9-10 correct answers respectively) Q11 to Q20: 4 marks each (3-5 Bonus marks will be given for 8-10 correct answers respectively) Q21 to Q28: 5 marks each (5-7 Bonus marks will be given for 6-8 correct answers respectively)	Sprint Section: Last 0.5 hours Sprint Section Q1 to Q30: 1 mark each	*Calculators may NOT be used.*

ISSC

Grades
3 - 6

Duration
1.5 hours

Mode
Written Paper

Topics & Weightage

Grade 3
Living and non-living things
Classification of living things
Materials
Life cycles
Magnets

Grade 4
Plant systems
Human systems
Matter
Light and shadows
Heat and its effects

Grade 5
Animal reproduction
Transport and reproduction in plants
Cycles in water
Animal respiratory and circulatory systems
Electricity

Grade 6
Forces
Environment
Adaptations
Photosynthesis
Energy forms and sources

Format - 40 Questions

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions 25 questions	Section B: Structured Questions 15 questions

Registration

Competition Entry Fee:

ISMC or ISSC or Mathlympics: SGD 400/student
ISMC and ISSC: SGD 700/student

You will receive a confirmation email from Kalodu via your registered email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk or spam mail folder.

Awards & Prizes

Gold / Silver / Bronze Award

Top students will be awarded a Gold / Silver / Bronze award certificate.

Parents are not allowed inside the lecture theatre/training room when the students are in training or having their competition.

Parents may choose to sit and wait for the students around the area. Alternately, they can drop off the students during registration, and return again when the competition has concluded to pick them up.

A certificate of participation will be awarded to all other students.

Global Champion

The top student of the competition will be awarded a trophy.

Top Country Winners

Top winners from each participating country will be awarded a tropy.

We are working with a tour agency that will bring the students as well as parents who signed up on a guided cultural tour to different parts of Singapore.

All remaining contestants will be awarded a medal.

A certificate of participation will be awarded to all students.

FAQs

I’m interested! How do I sign up?

You can simply add to cart and complete payment before 23 June 2025.

For schools who are keen to register for more than 20 students, you may contact Ms. Wenlin Na at wlna@mceducation.com or Ms. Zoey Tan at zoeytan@mceducation.comfor more information.

Can we use calculators for the competition?

ISMC – Calculators are only allowed for Grade 5 & 6 students. Grades 2-4 students are NOT allowed to use calculators for this competition.

Mathlympics – Calculators are NOT allowed for the competition.

What does the competition entry fee covers?

The one-time competition entry fee entitles the participant to gain access to our ISMC, ISSC and/or Global Mathlympics competition, training, and related resources.

It does not include the participant's personal travel expenses such as flight, accommodation, travel insurance and shopping. All participants are required to make their own travel arrangement for this competition.

Which grade level should I select upon registration?

You can select the same grade level that you were in for the Regional Round.

Will I be penalised for a wrong answer?

No. Points will not be deducted for a wrong answer.

If my child is registered for only 1 competition, will he/she need to attend all 3 days of the event?

Students will only need to attend the day(s) of the competition(s) that they registered for and take part in the activities and award ceremony on the third day (6 July).

Can I accompany my child for the training and competition?

Parents are not allowed inside the lecture theatre/training room when the students are in training or having their competition.

Do you have a recommended hotel?

We recommend any hotels in the central region of Singapore that are located near an MRT station.

Is an accompanying adult a mandatory requirement for this event?

All participating students are encouraged to travel with adult company. We recommend either a participating school’s teacher or their respective parents to accompany the students. However, it will not be a mandatory requirement.

As an accompanying adult, can I join the event?

Parents and teachers are not allowed to sit in for the training and competition on 4-5 Jul 2025. However, we welcome you to join us for our lunch and awards ceremony on 6 Jul 2025.

As an accompanying adult, can I join the guided tour?

Yes, you can join the guided tour on 6 Jul 2025 at a fee of SGD 30 per pax. Simply include the add-on guided tour option during check out.

I have other questions. Who can I contact?

If you have any enquiries, please email us at zoeytan@mceducation. and wlna@mceducation.com.

Can I meet my child during the lunch break or bring them out for lunch?

Parents will be allowed to meet the students during their lunch break.

Parents can also bring them out for lunch but will need to bring them back to the venue by 2.30pm to prepare for the competition.

What are the details for the guided tour around Singapore?

We are working with a tour agency that will bring the students as well as parents who signed up on a guided cultural tour to different parts of Singapore.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Marshall Cavendish Education is the organiser of the International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC), International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC) and Annual Mathlympics.
All information shared to us will follow Marshall Cavendish Education's data protection and privacy statements.
By participating in this physical competition, I understand that there will be photographs and videos taken at the event, and MCE has the right to edit and use the assets for media publicity including use in print, broadcast and online.
The registration / competition fee is non-refundable or exchangeable for products or services.
Winners will be selected by the Organiser's panel of judges and the decision is final.
The prize is as stated and is non-transferable and not-for-sale. No cash alternatives will be offered. If due to circumstances beyond the Organiser’s control, the Organiser is unable to provide the stated prize or any part thereof, the Organiser reserves the right to substitute the prize with an item of equal or greater value, to be determined at the Organisers’ sole discretion.
The Organiser reserves the rights to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice.

Co-organisers: