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Mathematical &
Computational Challenge
A biennial gathering of the world’s most promising young mathematical minds, hosted at NUS High School of Mathematics and Science.
The Singapore International Mathematical & Computational Challenge (SIMC²) is a prestigious biennial competition that brings together top secondary and high school students from across the globe to tackle challenging mathematical and computational problems.
Hosted at NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, SIMC² is more than a competition — it’s a cultural exchange, a celebration of intellectual curiosity, and a community of future leaders.
View Programme →Both tracks run concurrently at NUS High School.
All schedules are tentative. Note: 27 May is a public holiday — no Explore Track session.
A 4-day non-residential intensive bootcamp for local secondary school students (Sec 1–3), culminating in a final showcase on 29 May. Limited to 24 schools.
Explore the full history of SIMC — every edition, every moment, every challenge preserved here.
The landmark second edition of SIMC, held at NUS High School in May 2024. Over 300 students from 20+ countries came together for five days of mathematical challenge, cultural exchange, and unforgettable memories.
Opening and closing ceremony highlights, speeches, and award presentations.
View Ceremonies →Captured moments from across all five days of the event.
View Gallery →Student planning teams reflect on exploring Singapore before the competition kicked off.
Read →SIMC2.0 kicks off with an Opening Ceremony, AI Learning Festival, and masterclass sessions.
Read →Mathematical puzzles curated by the Epigraph team to challenge participants between sessions.
Read →The challenge heats up as Endeavour Track participants tackle the second round of problems.
Read →Excursions, workshops, and the cultural exchange evening brought participants closer together.
Read →A curated photo collage capturing the most significant moments across the five-day event.
Read →The inaugural SIMC 2.0 Junior Challenge, held online from 4–12 November 2022. Open to secondary schools from Singapore, ASEAN, India and China, teams of three students tackled mathematical and computational modelling problems.
A mathematical and computational modelling challenge based on real-world applications, with Chief Setter Asst Prof Feng Ling of NUS Department of Physics.
Distinction Award, Commendation Award, and Special Awards. Judged by Associate Professor Vincent Tan of NUS Mechanical Engineering.
Open to students aged 14–16 (Grades 8–10). One team of three students per school from Singapore, ASEAN, India and China.
Challenge released 4 Nov. Submission deadline 10 Nov. Virtual Award Ceremony 12 Nov.
Photos from this edition are not yet available.
Held online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, marking the first virtual edition of the competition. The spirit of international mathematical collaboration continued despite global challenges.
Photos from this edition are not yet available.
A milestone edition with over 53 schools from 33 countries — the largest participation in the competition’s history at the time. Held at NUS High School, Singapore.
The 2016 edition brought together talented young mathematicians from across the globe at NUS High School.
Continuing the tradition of excellence in international mathematical competition at NUS High School.
The 2012 edition hosted at NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Singapore.
The second edition of the biennial competition at NUS High School.
The inaugural Singapore International Mathematical Challenge, jointly organised by NUS High School and the Ministry of Education. The event that started it all.
