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In the table below, you will find information about all CEMC contests, contest dates and ordering deadlines for the contest year 2025/26.
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These contests have been completed for the 2025/2026 contest year. The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests are usually held in the month of November. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
, The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests (CSMC and CIMC) are two contests that run concurrently by grade level. They are designed to give students the opportunity to have fun and develop their mathematical problem-solving abilities.
, The results booklet for the CSIMC includes the statistics about the contest, commentary about contest questions and an honour roll mentioning top performing participants. Educators can access their participants' results and generate certificates after the final results are uploaded in our Contest
These contests have been completed for the 2025/2026 contest year. The Pascal, Cayley and Fermat (PCF) contests are usually held in the month of February. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
, The Pascal, Cayley and Fermat (PCF) Contests are a fun opportunity for participants to explore the potential of mathematics. Designed to be accessible both to those that have written math contests in the past and to those who have not, these multiple-choice contests can help learners build
, The results booklets for the Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests includes statistics about the contest, commentary about contest questions and a team honour roll. Educators can access their participants' results and generate certificates after the final results are uploaded in our Contest Supervisor
This contest has been completed for the 2025/2026 contest year. The Beaver Computing Challenge is usually held in the month of November. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
, The Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) is an online, multiple-choice contest designed to introduce students to computer science concepts and problem-solving techniques. This contest has been designed to foster interest in computer science and provide students with an opportunity to showcase their
, The results booklet for the BCC consists of statistics about the contest and commentary about contest questions. Educators can access their participants' results and generate certificates after the final results are uploaded in our Contest Supervisor Portal.
Contest dates: North and South America: Monday, May 11, 2026 to Friday, May 22, 2026 Outside North and South America: Monday, May 11, 2026 to Friday, May 22, 2026 Ordering deadline: Thursday, April 23, 2026
, The Gauss Contests introduce students in Grades 7 and 8 to a broader perspective of mathematics than their school curriculum can typically provide in a fun, accessible way. Intriguing problems and a multiple-choice format make the Gauss contests a wonderful opportunity for all participants to grow
, The results booklet for the Gauss Contests includes statistics about the contest and commentary about contest questions. Educators can access their participants' results and generate certificates after the final results are uploaded in our Contest Supervisor Portal.
Below you will find contests suitable for Grade 5/6 students. Interested students from these grades are also welcome to participate in contests designed for higher grades.
, Explore our CEMC tools and resources that are designed for students in Grade 11/12. No registration or fee is required to access these materials.
Discover the power of problem-solving through our range of math and computing resources, engaging contests, and interactive workshops created to unlock potential and foster confidence in math and computing.
Held at the University of Waterloo, the CEMC’s three-day Summer Conference for Computer Studies and Mathematics Educators focuses on professional development around curriculum and enrichment for Computer Studies and Mathematics educators teaching Grades 7 to 12.
These contests have been completed for the 2025/2026 contest year. The Fryer, Galois and Hypatia contests are usually held in the month of April. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
, The Fryer, Galois and Hypatia (FGH) Contests are three grade-specific contests that run concurrently by grade level. The FGH Contests provide a unique opportunity for participants to write a full-solution contest — a format that can help learners develop both problem-solving and communication skills
, The results booklet for the Fryer, Galois and Hypatia (FGH) Contests includes statistics about the contest, commentary about contest questions and an honour roll mentioning top performing participants. Educators can access their participants' results and generate certificates after the final results
This contest has been completed for the 2025/2026 contest year. The Euclid Contest is usually held in the month of April. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
, Written annually by over 25 000 participants worldwide, the Euclid Contest gives senior-level secondary school students the opportunity to solve innovative problems using their creativity and all of the knowledge they have gained in secondary school mathematics. The Contest’s mix of short-answer and
, The results booklet for the Euclid Contest includes the statistics about the contest, commentary about contest questions and an honour roll mentioning top performing participants. Educators can access their participants' results and generate certificates after the final results are uploaded in our
The Canadian Team Mathematics Competition is usually conducted at the University of Waterloo in the month of April. Schools can conduct the in-school competition in April or later. Contest dates for 2026/2027 will be updated in May 2026.
, The Canadian Team Mathematics Contest (CTMC) is an exciting and challenging competition where participants work in teams to showcase their mathematical problem-solving skills through fun and engaging activities. A special feature of the CTMC is that schools can host the contest at their own school
, Watch this video to see the highlights from the UWaterloo CTMC event conducted in 2025.
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