# Living Maths Olympiad

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** Living Maths (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/living-maths)
- **Subjects:** Mathematics
- **Age groups:** Early Years, Primary, Junior, Intermediate
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** Grade R (Kindergarten) to Grade 9. Register through a school, teacher or homeschool teacher. International participation is available.
- **Entry badges:** school_entry

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2026-10-12
- **End date:** 2026-12-18

### Key stages

- South African school window — from 2026-10-12
- International school window — from 2026-10-12

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://www.livingmaths.com/?page_id=245
- **Registration:** https://www.livingmaths.com/?page_id=245
- **Resources:** https://www.livingmaths.com/?page_id=245
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/living-maths/living-maths-olympiad
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/living-maths/living-maths-olympiad.md

## Summary

The International Living Maths Olympiad is a creative mathematical-thinking competition for Grade R (Kindergarten) through Grade 9. South African and international schools use different completion windows.

## Guidance

### Teacher advice

Teachers and homeschool teachers can register. Choose the correct country window and grade guidance; the organiser distributes current papers to registered educators.

## How to prepare

- Use the past-paper folder linked by Living Maths
- Practise puzzles and discuss creative approaches

## FAQ

### When is the 2027 edition?

Dates are awaiting an official announcement. The 2026 schedule should not be used as a confirmed 2027 schedule.

### Do international schools use the South African closing date?

No. The 2026 South African window is 12 October to 20 November; the international window is 12 October to 18 December. These are alternative country windows.

## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue; Olympiads editorial frontmatter (content/events)
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-14
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** no / not applicable

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