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About MCE Singapore Maths Competition (SMC)

Looking to challenge yourself and elevate your mathematical thinking skills? The MCE Singapore Mathematics Competition (SMC) invites students from Grades 3 to 8 globally to experience the power of the world-renowned Singapore Maths approach.

The Singapore Maths approach is known to help students build deep conceptual understanding and metacognitive skills needed to become acute problem solvers. This proven approach has propelled Singapore to the top of global education rankings such as PISA and TIMSS.

The MCE SMC 2026 is mapped to the latest Singapore Primary and Lower Secondary Maths syllabus. This competition is designed to challenge and improve students’ reasoning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Building on our legacy of organizing flagship competitions like the Visual-Spatial Mathlympics, Annual Mathlympics and the ISMC, the MCE SMC is expertly curated to serve as the definitive global benchmark for young mathematicians.

Join MCE SMC 2026 today!

Winners' Announcement

GLOBAL CHAMPION

Grade 3
Michael Alexander Wawointana
Penabur Intercultural School
Primary Kelapa Gading
Indonesia

Grade 4
New Cheng Rui
Axcel International School
Malaysia

Grade 5
Cheng Yun-Tung
Chung Hsiao Elementary School
Taichung City
Taiwan

Grade 6
Raelyn Macy A. Chiong
Immaculate Conception Academy
Philippines

Grade 7
Sehaan Shah
Campion School
India

Grade 8
Supat Krobnoparat
Samsenwittayalai
Thailand

TOP TERRITORY WINNERS

Chengxi Hu
Guangdong Shunde Desheng Primary School
China

Sehaan Shah
Campion School
India

Michael Alexander Wawointana
Penabur Intercultural School Primary Kelapa Gading
Indonesia

Manar Donenov
Riviera International School
Kazakhstan

New Cheng Rui
Axcel International School
Malaysia

Munkh-Ochir Bulgantamir
Orgil School
Mongolia

Hein Htet Aung @ John
Gifted Tuition
Myanmar

Raelyn Macy A. Chiong
Immaculate Conception Academy
Philippines

Chu Pok Hei, Adriel
Junyuan Primary School
Singapore

Cheng Yun-Tung
Chung Hsiao Elementary School, Taichung City
Taiwan

Siriwalee Sarapirom
SBS International School Bangkok
Thailand

GOLD AWARD WINNERS

Grade 3

Chu Pok Hei, Adriel
Junyuan Primary School
Singapore

Luigi Antonio Y. Sotto
Xavier School Nuvali
Philippines

Mateo C. Tugab III
St. Scholastica Academ
Philippines

Siriwalee Sarapirom
SBS International School
Thailand

Grade 4

Keith Ezekiel Ang Sy
Hope Christian High School
Philippines

Megan Ashley R. Malabanan
St. Scholastica's College Manila
Philippines

Nirin Kittiyawat
Knightbridge House
Thailand

Grade 5

Bomin Seo
The Beacon International School
Philippines

Chengxi Hu
Guangdong Shunde Desheng Primary School
China

Yihan Shanice Quah
Heathfield International School
Thailand

Grade 6

Langchen Yu
Guangdong Shunde Desheng Primary School
China

Vichubhan Woranuchkul
Anglo International School
Thailand

Grade 7

Jayden Edgar Wijaya
Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School, Jakarta
Indonesia

Grade 8

Brayden Tay Yong Yang
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Singapore

SILVER AWARD WINNERS

Grade 3

Amethyst Blaire S. Chung
St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina
Philippines

Erica C. Estanislao
St. Scholastica's Academy of Marikina
Philippines

Kyle Paolo C. Ramos
Marikina Catholic School
Philippines

Muhammad Mika Azri Bin Muhammad Isa
Xishan Primary School
Singapore

Pawin Varawut
International School Of Chonburi
Thailand

Phonnaphop Niyomthai
Thailand

Zac Alessandro D. Serame
Davao Christian High School - V.Mapa Campus
Philippines

Grade 4

Aeron Gabriel Chua
Hope Christian High School
Philippines

Anderson Koh Ze Lin
SJKC Lick Hung
Malaysia

Ivanna Chandice A. Cecilio
Reedley International School
Philippines

Thanakorn Sutheenoppakul
Brighton College Bangkok Vibhawadi
Thailand

Zoie Beatrice D. Nicolas
St. Scholastica's College Manila
Philippines

Grade 5

Bara Arkananta Bestari
SD Nasima Semarang
Indonesia

Munkh-Ochir Bulgantamir
Orgil School
Mongolia

Tala Sabine P. Salud
St. Scholastica's College Manila
Philippines

Yoon Yu Ya Khine
Boon Lay Garden Primary School
Singapore

Grade 6

Caleb Lim Zhe Yu
Greenridge Primary School
Singapore

Hein Htet Aung @ John
Gifted Tuition
Myanmar

Naphat Namkiatsakul
Anuban Chiang Rai
Thailand

Yiheng Liang
Guangdong Shunde Desheng Primary School
China

Grade 7

Kim Dongha
Small World Christian School Foundation
Philippines

Grade 8

Aayden Yip Khai Cheung
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Singapore

Ryen Tan Yu Wen
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Singapore

BRONZE AWARD WINNERS

Grade 3

Crystal Lai
Morrison Academy Taichung
Taiwan

Danial Kussetov
Rivera International School
Kazakhstan

Gabrielle Marie Aure
St Scholastica's College Manila
Philippines

Jacob Liew-Yeo
Tao Nan School
Singapore

Jericho Caleb C. Occiano
Xavier School Nuvali
Philippines

Kara Maria Celine D. Orlina
St. Scholastica's College Manila
Philippines

Manar Donenov
Riviera International School
Kazakhstan

Martina Lucia S. Pascasio
St. Scholastica College Manila
Philippines

Pobrak Indradat
International School Of Chonburi
Thailand

Yoona Noelle Pagaduan
The Meridian International Learning Experience
Philippines

Grade 4

Aleksandr Polevshchikov
Finnway Interational School Phuket
Thailand

Ben Sudharmarati
Niva American International School
Thailand

Caleb Jared P. Ancheta
Singapore School Clark
Philippines

Fritz Lara M. Mandapat
Small World Christian School Foundation Inc.
Philippines

Muze Yu
Singapore International School Of Bangkok Suvarnabh
Thailand

Nanat Ngamachariyakul
Kwong Chow
Thailand

Grade 5

Amara Larae Gregorio Gata
St. Scholastica’s College Manila
Philippines

Bujnlkham Bolorkhishig
Gurvan Tamir International School
Mongolia

Jasmine Chloie Ching Santos
St. Scholastica's College Manila
Philippines

Karthikeyan Jeyaraja
Pasir Ris Primary School
Singapore

Kelly Xiamara D. Torres
Marikina Catholic School
Philippines

Grade 6

Alfeus Favor Sudarman
Nurture Spring Primary School
Indonesia

Kaila Ashley Gustilo Tung
Immaculate Conception Academy - Greenhills
Philippines

Ruiqi Zhou
Hope Christian High School
Philippines

Sici Huang
Guangdong Shunde Desheng Primary School
China

Thin Yati Ko
EDUSN Digital School
Myanmar

Grade 7

- None -

Grade 8

Rajamuda Wiraatmaja
Al Lathif Islamic School
Indonesia

Zach Xavier P. Salonga
The Canossa School Incorporated
Philippines

Relive the highlights!

Explore the full photo album from the 2026 Global Round of MCE Singapore Mathematics Competition (SMC) on the official MCE Facebook page.

SMC Regional Round 2026

Go to SMC Global Round 2026

Master Mathematics Skills

Sharpen your mathematical problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Ignite the Joy of Learning

Create excitement and enthusiasm in Maths among the international community of primary school students.

Prestige and Recognition

Add this prestigious achievement record to your portfolio which opens new scholarship and internship opportunities.

SMC 2026 Regional Round Registration

Registration Fee: SGD30 (before GST)

For partners, please register directly with our MCE representative Ms. Na Wen Lin at wlna@mceducation.com.

Competition Format and Duration

MCE SMC Regional Round
Duration	1.5 hours
Grades	Primary 3 - Secondary 2
Syllabus	Singapore Primary and Secondary Math Syllabus
Format	40 MCQs
Mode	Online
Total number of questions per grade level	40

Timeline

Students can select from one of the 3 open dates to participate in our SMC 2026 Regional Round:

Registration Closing Date	Trial Session	Competition Dates	Results Release and e-Certs
4 April	11 April	18 April 9.30am – 11am GMT+8	2 May
2 May	9 May	16 May 5pm – 6.30pm GMT+8	30 May
23 May	30 May	6 June 9.30am – 11am GMT+8	13 June

Results

Results are confidential and will be released online via our partner’s platform on 2 May, 30 May and 13 June 2026.

All e-certificates will be accessible via the competition platform latest by 19 June 2026.

Awards

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

An e-certificate of participation will be awarded to all other students.

Gold and Silver awardees are eligible to participate in the Global Round held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SMC Global Round 2026

Go to SMC Regional Round 2026

SMC 2026 Global Round Registration

Registration Fee: SGD400 (before GST)

For partners, please register directly with our MCE representative Ms. Na Wen Lin at wlna@mceducation.com.

Competition Format and Duration

MCE SMC Global Round
Duration	2 hours
Grades	Primary 3 - Secondary 2
Syllabus	Singapore Primary and Secondary Math Syllabus
Format	40 MCQs 10 Structured Questions
Mode	Written Paper
Total number of questions per grade level	50

Timeline

April – June 2026
Registration Opens
15 June 2026
Registration Closes
3 – 5 July 2026
Global Round Dates
5 July 2026
Release of Results & Awards Ceremony

Event Schedule

Global Round

3 - 5 July 2026

Country

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Venue

The iSpace
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Date	Venue	Time	Activity
Day 1 SMC Training 3 July 2026 Room: Wow 1 Room	The iSpace Canary Tower (FKA Plaza VADS), Level 21, 1, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia View Google Maps	9.30am – 10.00am	Registration for SMC Grades 3 - 6
		10.00am – 1.00pm	Training Session for SMC Grades 3 - 6
		1.00pm – 2.00pm	Lunch
		2.00pm – 2.30pm	Registration for SMC Grades 7 - 8 and SSC
		2.30pm - 5.30pm	Training Session for SMC Grades 7 - 8	Training Session for SSC Grades 3 - 6
Day 2 SMC Competition 4 July 2026 Room: Wow 1 Room		9.30am – 10.00am	SMC Registration
		10.00am – 10.15am	SMC Competition Briefing
		10.15am – 12.15pm	SMC Global Round Competition
		12.15pm – 1.15pm	Lunch
		1.15pm – 1.45pm	SSC Registration
		1.45pm – 2.00pm	SSC Competition Briefing
		2.00pm – 3.30pm	SSC Global Round Competition
Day 3 Awards Ceremony 5 July 2026 Room: Fabulous Room		10.00am – 1.00pm	Guided Tour Around KL
		1.00pm – 2.00pm	Lunch
		2.00pm – 4.00pm	Prize Presentation Ceremony – SMC and SSC

*Event schedule is subjected to changes.

Global Round Awards & Prizes

Ranked by score within each individual grade level.

Award Title		Prizes
Global Champion	The highest-scoring student in each grade level globally.	Global Champion Trophy Certificate
Gold Award	The top 20% of participants in each grade (excluding the Global Champion).	Gold/Silver/Bronze Medal Certificate
Silver Award	The next 30% of participants in each grade.
Bronze Award	The remaining 50% of participants in each grade.

Top Country Winner

The highest-scoring student within their respective country, regardless of their grade level. The winner will be awarded a Top Country trophy.

Note: Rankings are based on the country where the student is currently enrolled and attending school.

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Are calculators allowed?

Calculators are only allowed for Grades 5 - 8 students. Grades 3 - 4 students are NOT allowed to use calculators for regional and global round of SMC.

Will I be penalised for a wrong answer?

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

Regional Round

What awards will students receive for the Regional Round?

All students will be awarded a Gold / Silver / Bronze e-certificate for the regional round. e-certificate of participation will be awarded to all other students.

I have more than one student to register for the regional round. Can I use one email for all of them?

To keep things organised, each student needs their own separate account. Because login details and progress tracking are linked to the email address, you’ll need to use a different email for each registration.

Global Round

When and where will the Global Round be held?

The global round will be held in Kuala Lumpur from 3 – 5 July.

What does the competition entry fee covers?

The one-time competition entry fee entitles the participant to gain access to our SMC and/or SSC 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 should select the same grade level that you participated for in the Regional Round.

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 (5 July).

Do you have a recommended hotel?

We recommend staying at One World Hotel or any hotels near KLCC or KL Sentral area. You can take a Grab ride of 10-25mins to the venue for the competition.

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 3 – 4 Jul 2026. However, we welcome you to join us for our lunch and awards ceremony on 5 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.

What are the details for the guided tour around Kuala Lumpur?

Students will embark on a half-day guided tour of Kuala Lumpur's iconic landmarks and museums. The itinerary includes visits to KLCC, Istana Negara, the Craft Museum, and the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum. Round-trip transportation will be arranged from TAR UMT, and the exact meeting point will be announced one week prior to the event..

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

Lunch is provided for students on all 3 days. Parents are welcome to visit and take their children out for lunch if they wish. However, please ensure that students return 15 minutes prior to the next scheduled activity on the agenda so we can start on time.

How many guests can be present for the awards ceremony?

We welcome 2 guests (excluding participant) to join us for the buffet lunch and ceremony on the last day.

Is the training session or guided tour compulsory?

The training session and guided tour are not compulsory. However, we strongly recommend participating so your child can fully experience the event and benefit from the preparation.

As the competition fee is a fixed package that includes all 3 days of activities and lunch. It will not be pro-rated or refunded for partial attendance. If you choose for your child not to attend either of these activities, please email us at wlna@mceducation.com to let us know so we can adjust our logistics accordingly.

I have other questions. Who can I contact?

If you have any enquiries, please email to wlna@mceducation.com.

Terms and Conditions

Marshall Cavendish Education is the organiser of the Singapore Mathematics Competition (SMC) 2026.
All information shared to us will follow Marshall Cavendish Education's data protection and privacy statements.
Winners will be informed via email or social media messenger depending on the information given.
Winners will be selected by the Organiser's panel of judges and the decision is final.
All submissions for the competition are at the risk of the Contestant and in the event that there are technical difficulties experienced arising out of the internet or from any associated equipment or internet security is compromised, the Organiser may at its sole and absolute discretion disqualify the entire entry and shall not accept any liability doing so.
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.
Late submission will be automatically void.
The registration / competition fee is non-refundable or exchangeable for products or services.
The Organiser reserves the rights to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice.

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