Endeavour Track 2026
25 – 29 May 2026 | NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Singapore
About the Endeavour Track
The Endeavour Track is the international competition track of the Singapore International Mathematical and Computational Challenge (SIMC 2.0). Open to schools worldwide, it brings together exceptional students to tackle a rigorous mathematical and computational modelling challenge based on real-world applications.
The Endeavour Track is open to students aged 16 to 18 years old, or studying the equivalent of Grades 10 to 12 as of Year 2026. Each school may send one team of three students.
Nature of the Challenge
SIMC 2.0 is a mathematical and computational modelling challenge based on real-world applications. The challenge is set by a senior faculty member of the National University of Singapore.
Teams will work on the challenge independently. Each team may use any resources such as textbooks, computers, and materials available on the internet. Any use of AI tools must be acknowledged, and a record of the prompts used and responses generated must be documented and submitted. Teams are required to submit a declaration of integrity.
The challenge has two components:
Firstly, teams will submit a full written report of their solutions.
Secondly, teams will present their solutions to a panel of judges in an oral presentation. Each team will have 20 minutes to present, followed by a 10-minute Question and Answer session. Teams are not expected to cover every part of the challenge — judges will select specific sections for clarification and elaboration.
Programme (Tentative)
All times are Singapore Standard Time (UTC +8). The programme is subject to change.
24 May 2026 (Sunday) — Arrival and check-in to accommodation
25 May 2026 (Monday) — Administrative briefings and ice-breakers, Opening Ceremony, Master Class
26 May 2026 (Tuesday) — Release of Endeavour Track Challenge (online), Educators’ Programme
27 May 2026 (Wednesday) — Submission of written report (online)
28 May 2026 (Thursday) — Oral presentation to judges, Learning Journey at external venue
29 May 2026 (Friday) — Self-directed visits, Robotics Showcase of Explore Track, Closing and Award Ceremony, Farewell Dinner
30 May 2026 (Saturday) — Departure
Educators’ Programme
Accompanying educators are invited to a dedicated programme on 26 May 2026, featuring a learning festival with sharing by educators in the areas of:
- Technology (including the use of AI) in Mathematics Education
- Computational Modelling in Mathematics
- Mathematics Education for Gifted Learners
Costs
There is no registration fee for participation in SIMC 2.0.
NUS High School will provide accommodation from 24 May to 30 May 2026. Check-in is earliest at 2.00pm on 24 May, and check-out is latest by 12.00pm on 30 May. Details of accommodation will be provided at a later date.
NUS High School will provide all meals from 25 May to 29 May 2026, as well as local land transport to and from the airport and for all official SIMC 2.0 activities.
Participating schools are responsible for organising and financing their own flights to and from Singapore Changi International Airport, including travel insurance and any visa requirements. Airport transfers will be provided by NUS High School on 24 May (arrival) and 30 May (departure) only. Please arrange for flights to arrive on 24 May and depart on 30 May 2026.
Participating schools are strongly encouraged to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical needs.
Awards
Awards will be given out to winning teams. Submissions will be judged by a panel comprising faculty members and researchers from Singapore’s institutions of higher learning and research institutions. The Chief Judge is a senior faculty member from the National University of Singapore.
Judging will be held on 28 May 2026. Teams will present their solutions orally to the judges.
| Award | Description |
|---|---|
| Champion Award | Given to the best overall solution, at the judges’ discretion |
| Distinction Award | Excellent solution to the Challenge |
| Commendation Award | Good solution to the Challenge |
| Special Awards | Awarded to teams with outstanding achievements in certain aspects of the Challenge, such as most innovative solution or best presentation |
The decisions of the judging panel are final.
Enquiries
For any questions about the event, please contact us at invite@highsch.nus.edu.sg.
We look forward to your participation in SIMC 2.0 2026.
