Global International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC), International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC) & 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.
Global International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC)
What is International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC)?
The ISMC is a unique maths competition based upon Singapore’s brand of Mathematics. It is open to all Grades 2 – 6 ISMC regional round participants who want to benchmark themselves against the performance of a cohort of Singapore students in the same age group.
Competition Format
Grade: 2-6
Duration: 1.5 hours
Mode: Written Paper
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.
Competition Topic
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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
17th Annual Mathlympics Competition
What is 17th AnnualMathlympics Competition?
This prestigious Math Olympiad competition invites our
Grades 4-7 Mathlympics finalists globally to compete in a concept competition that poses carefully curated questions on arithmetic, number theory, combinatorics, logic, geometry, measures and measurement, and algebra.
Competition Format
Grade: 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
Competition Topic
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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 hoursSprint Section Q1 to Q30: 1 mark each
International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC)
What is International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC)?
Step into the world of science with Marshall Cavendish Education’s inaugural International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC)- an exciting new challenge for Grades 3 – 6 students globally! Rooted in Singapore’s primary science syllabus, ISSC enables young learners to demonstrate their understanding and application of science concepts.
Competition Format
Grade: 3-6
Duration: 1.5 hours
Mode: Written Paper
Format: 40 Questions
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions25 questions
Section B: Structured Questions15 questions
Competition Topic
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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
Event Schedule
Awards and Prizes
The following award categories apply to both ISMC and Mathlympics competition:
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 trophy.
Top 10 Performing Winners
The top 10 students of the competition will be awarded a medal, excluding the Global Champion.
Merit Medals
All remaining contestants will be awarded to all participants.
A certificate of participation will be awarded to all students.
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Terms and 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.
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Global International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC), International Singapore Science Competition (ISSC) & Mathlympics 2025
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