# Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/asian-pacific-mathematics-olympiad)
- **Subjects:** Mathematics
- **Age groups:** Senior
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** Entry is normally through national selection in mathematics. Students do not usually register for Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad directly; national organisers select the delegation.
- **Entry badges:** invitation
- **Qualification note:** This is a national-delegation event. UK students should first find the relevant national olympiad or selection process in mathematics.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2027-03-01 (month precision) [projected edition — not yet confirmed]

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://www.apmo-official.org/
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/asian-pacific-mathematics-olympiad/asian-pacific-mathematics-olympiad
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/asian-pacific-mathematics-olympiad/asian-pacific-mathematics-olympiad.md

## Summary

APMO is a one-day, five-problem mathematics competition coordinated by a senior host country. The UK participates through invitation. It is usually a national-team or invitation-based event rather than something families enter directly.

## Context

An international mathematics competition for selected school-age students.

## Guidance

### Parent advice

Start by identifying the UK or national selection route for Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad. The international event itself is too late in the process to be the first step.

### Student advice

Treat Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad as a long-term target. Build strong fundamentals, practise official-style problems, and use national olympiad rounds as your proving ground.

### Teacher advice

If a student is aiming at Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad, point them towards the relevant national olympiad or selection body and help them prepare with past papers and extension work.

## How to prepare

- Work through past Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad papers or sample problems from the official site where available
- Build depth in mathematics beyond normal school specifications
- Practise under timed conditions and review full solutions carefully
- Follow the relevant UK national selection route rather than waiting for international registration to open

## FAQ

### What is Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad?

Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad is an international mathematics competition for selected students. APMO is a one-day, five-problem mathematics competition coordinated by a senior host country. The UK participates through invitation.

### Can parents register a student directly?

This is a national-delegation event. UK students should first find the relevant national olympiad or selection process in mathematics.

### How do UK students usually get considered?

Entry is normally through national selection in mathematics. Students do not usually register for Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad directly; national organisers select the delegation.

### Where should we check the official rules and dates?

Use the official site for the current host, rules, and timetable: https://www.apmo-official.org/

## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue; Olympiads editorial frontmatter (content/events)
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-13
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** yes — treat as estimate

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