Australian Mathematical Olympiad (AMO)

Eligibility and entry

By invitation from the Australian Maths Trust; students cannot register directly. Invitations are based on participation and performance in the Olympiad training and selection pathway.

AMO Summer

2027 date not yet published. In 2026: 25 February. Approximately 250 invited students; six questions in three hours, sat at school. Used to select students for Autumn School of Excellence and State Director mentoring.

AMO Winter

2027 date not yet published. In 2026: 29 July. Approximately 250 invited students; six questions in three hours, sat at school. Used to select students for AMO Finals.

AMO Finals

2027 dates not yet published. In 2026: 1–2 September. Approximately 60 invited students; two four-hour papers on consecutive days, held at AMT-organised examination hubs. Used to select students for Spring School of Excellence.

Entry fee

No publicly listed fee for the invitation-only AMO stages; invited schools should confirm any arrangements directly with the organiser.

Selection pathway

Strong performance in competitions such as AMC and AIMO, together with participation in AMT training programs, can contribute to identification for the Olympiad pathway. Invitations to individual AMO stages follow the organiser’s selection criteria.

Invitations and arrangements

There is no general public registration closing date. The Australian Maths Trust notifies eligible schools and participants directly. 2027 notification and examination dates are not yet published.