ASMO 2026 exam dates
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About ASMO
The Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad (ASMO) is an English-language olympiad in three subjects, Mathematics, Science and English, for students from grade 1 to grade 12. It is organized from Malaysia by Olympic Edu Sdn Bhd and run in other countries through local partners, with a national round in each country and an international round for medal winners.
ASMO is one competition with three subjects, not three separate contests: all three share the same rounds and calendar. This page explains the ASMO levels for each subject, the exam format, the rounds and how to use ASMO past papers to prepare.
Overview
ASMO is run by Olympic Edu Sdn Bhd, an education company based in Selangor, Malaysia. The organizer lists participation from more than 10 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Each country's partner runs the national round and selects the team for the international round.
All papers are written in English. The competition aims to connect mathematics and science with STEM learning, and participants receive a performance report showing strengths and areas to improve.
Subjects
| Subject | How levels are split | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | One paper per grade, Grade 1 to Grade 12 | Question types and time change with grade |
| Science | One paper per grade, Grade 1 to Grade 12 | The grades offered differ by country |
| English | Six levels, each covering two grades | Level 1 to Level 6 |
Students can enter one, two or all three subjects, depending on what the local partner offers.
ASMO levels and grades
Mathematics and Science use school grades directly. English uses levels, and past papers are labelled with both, for example "Level 6 (Grade 11 & 12)".
| Level | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 to Grade 12 | Grade 1, 2, 3 ... 12 | Twelve levels, used for Mathematics and Science |
| Level 1 | Grade 1-2 | English |
| Level 2 | Grade 3-4 | English |
| Level 3 | Grade 5-6 | English |
| Level 4 | Grade 7-8 | English |
| Level 5 | Grade 9-10 | English |
| Level 6 | Grade 11-12 | English |
Not every country opens every grade for every subject. In Vietnam, for example, each subject is offered for selected grades only.
Rounds
- Local Round. Held only in some countries, notably Vietnam, before the national round. Gold, silver and bronze winners of the local round can register for the national round.
- National Round. The main ASMO paper, held in each participating country. Gold, silver and bronze winners are eligible for the international round.
- International Round. Held in a host country that changes from year to year (recent editions took place in Indonesia, with China announced as a later host). It has an individual test followed by a team competition, and groups students into four categories: Lower Primary (grades 3-4), Upper Primary (grades 5-6), Lower Secondary (grades 7-9) and Upper Secondary (grades 10-12). Grades 1 and 2 do not take part in this round.
ASMO exam format and scoring
The 2026 national round information published for Mathematics lists the following question types and times.
| Grades (Mathematics) | Question type | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1-2 | Multiple choice | 75 minutes |
| Grade 3 | Multiple choice | 90 minutes |
| Grade 4 | Multiple choice and short answer | 90 minutes |
| Grade 5-6 | Short answer | 90 minutes |
| Grade 7-12 | Short answer | 120 minutes |
The same information lists 25 questions, with questions 1-10 worth 3 marks, 11-20 worth 4 marks and 21-25 worth 5 marks. Science and English papers follow their own formats; past English papers include reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar questions. Because formats can change between seasons and countries, always check the information sheet from your local partner.
In the international round, medals are given by percentage: Gold for the top 8 percent, Silver for the next 10 percent, Bronze for the next 12 percent and Honourable Mention for the next 30 percent, with separate awards for teams.
When is it held
The national round is usually held in September in countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia. In Vietnam, the local round is usually in September and the national round later in the autumn. The international round follows a few months later, typically between December and January. Registration goes through the official partner in each country; students in a country without a partner can register directly with the organizer. Check that the page you register on is the partner listed by the organizer.
How to prepare with past papers
- Pick the right subject and level. Mathematics and Science papers match one grade; English papers cover two grades, so a younger student in the pair should expect some harder questions.
- Train for the answer type. From grade 5, Mathematics papers are all short-answer, so there are no options to check against. Practise writing a final number carefully and checking it.
- Practise long papers. Grades 7-12 have 120 minutes. Sit full past papers under time so that concentration holds to the last question.
- Read in English. All subjects are set in English. Students who study in another language should practise the vocabulary of word problems and science terms.
- Review by topic. After each paper, sort mistakes into topics (for example number patterns, geometry, measurement, life science or grammar) and practise those areas.
On Edupiad you can take ASMO past papers online with a timer, get automatic marking and review each question after you submit. The years, subjects and solutions available differ from paper to paper.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does ASMO have?
ASMO has three subjects: Mathematics, Science and English. They belong to one competition with shared rounds.
What grades can take ASMO?
Grades 1 to 12. Mathematics and Science have a paper for each grade; English groups two grades into each of six levels.
What does "Level 6 (Grade 11 & 12)" mean on an ASMO paper?
It is an English paper. ASMO English uses Level 1 to Level 6, and Level 6 is for grades 11 and 12.
How do you qualify for the ASMO International Round?
Students who win gold, silver or bronze in their national round become eligible. Each country's partner then forms the teams.
Is ASMO hard?
Early grades start with multiple-choice questions close to school work. From grade 5, Mathematics becomes fully short-answer, which is noticeably harder because guessing is not possible.