ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL MATH CHALLENGE
The International Math Challenge (IMC) began in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2012 with a vision to inspire students through mathematics and problem-solving. What started as a local competition has grown into a global platform connecting young learners from more than 115 countries.
Today, IMC empowers students to develop critical thinking, creativity, and confidence while competing on an international stage. Through accessible, high-quality mathematical challenges, we continue to nurture the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
International Math Challenge aims to encourage students to study and excel in math and critical thinking.
FROM BANGKOK TO THE WORLD
What began as a competition between schools in Bangkok is now one of the most international math challenges for school students, open to every grade and every country.
“We aim to provide an opportunity for every student on the planet to compete with their peers.”
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2012
The first Math Challenge
An inter-school competition among international schools in Bangkok, with 144 students from 10 schools.
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2014
Going international
Math Challenge went beyond Thailand’s borders and began welcoming international participants.
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2020
IMC goes online
While most Olympiads were cancelled during the pandemic, IMC launched its online round to keep students motivated.
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2024
A record year
More than 13,000 registrations, with 12,000 students competing in the Online Round.
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XVI
IMC XVI · 2026–27
The Grand Online Round on 15–16 January 2027, followed by the Global Round in Bangkok, Thailand.
OUR GOALS
Encourage Grade 1 – Grade 11 students to strive for excellence in mathematics
Continued professional development efforts should be maximized to improve the skills level of current mathematics teachers
Improve mathematical problem-solving skills of gifted students
OUR STORY
The International Math Challenge (IMC) began in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2012 with a vision to inspire students through mathematics and problem-solving. What started as a local competition has grown into a global platform connecting young learners from more than 115 countries.
Today, IMC empowers students to develop critical thinking, creativity, and confidence while competing on an international stage. Through accessible, high-quality mathematical challenges, we continue to nurture the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
“We aim to provide an opportunity for every student on the planet to compete with their peers.”
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