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Q: When are APMOPS 2026 results released and how do I check them? A: APMOPS Round 1 results are typically released in April--May, with Invitation Round results following in May--June. Results are communicated through your child's school. The official APMOPS site also publishes aggregate results and award information.
TL;DR APMOPS (Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools) has two rounds. Round 1 results typically arrive April--May; Invitation Round results May--June. Gold is awarded to approximately the top 2.5% of Round 1 participants. The top 50 Primary 6 students from Round 1 are historically invited to the Invitation Round. Check results through your school or the official APMOPS site.
1 When are APMOPS 2026 results released?
APMOPS is organised by Hwa Chong Institution and runs in two stages. Results follow each round:
Round
Competition window
Results typically released
Round 1 (online)
Typically April
April--May (approximately 2--4 weeks after)
Invitation Round
Typically May--June
May--June (approximately 2--3 weeks after)
These timelines are approximate and based on historical patterns. The official APMOPS site publishes confirmed dates: https://apmops.hci.edu.sg/
2 How to check your APMOPS results
Round 1 results
Through your school. Schools that registered students receive Round 1 results from the organisers and distribute them to participants.
APMOPS results page. Hwa Chong publishes aggregate results (total number of awards, cut-off scores) on the official results page: https://apmops.hci.edu.sg/results
Invitation Round results are communicated to the schools of the invited students.
APMOPS results page. The official site typically publishes the list of top performers from the Invitation Round.
If your school has not communicated results within the expected window, contact the school's Maths department.
3 Understanding APMOPS award tiers
APMOPS uses a tiered award system based on Round 1 scores:
Award
Approximate criteria
What it means
Gold
Top ~2.5% of Round 1 participants
Exceptional performance
Silver
Top ~5%
Outstanding performance
Bronze
Top ~10%
Strong performance
Honourable Mention
Top ~20%
Commendable performance
Invitation Round: Historically, the top 50 Primary 6 students from Round 1 across all participating countries are invited to the Invitation Round, held at Hwa Chong Institution. This is by invitation only — there is no separate registration.
These thresholds are approximate and vary each year. The APMOPS results page publishes the actual cut-offs after each cycle.
4 What to do after APMOPS results
If your child received a Gold or Silver (or Invitation Round invite)
This is a significant achievement. APMOPS Gold is one of the most prestigious primary school maths awards in the region. An Invitation Round participation is an even stronger signal.
APMOPS is one of the most recognised primary school maths competitions for DSA purposes, especially for IP schools with strong mathematics programmes (e.g. NUS High, Hwa Chong, RI).
Key points:
Gold and Invitation Round participants are in the strongest position for DSA Mathematics.
APMOPS is recognised alongside NMOS and SASMO. Schools often look for consistency across multiple competitions.
The Invitation Round, being an in-person event at Hwa Chong, carries additional prestige.
There is no single fixed date. Round 1 results typically arrive in April--May, and Invitation Round results in May--June. Check the official APMOPS site for announcements: https://apmops.hci.edu.sg/
Can I get APMOPS results early for DSA?
APMOPS results are distributed on the organiser's timeline. There is no official early-release mechanism. If your DSA application deadline is approaching, note the competition on your application and update when results arrive.
What score do I need for Gold?
Cut-off scores vary each year based on paper difficulty and cohort performance. Historically, Gold requires scoring in approximately the top 2.5% of participants. The APMOPS results page publishes exact cut-offs after each cycle: https://apmops.hci.edu.sg/results
How does the Invitation Round work?
The top 50 Primary 6 students from Round 1 (across all participating countries) are historically invited to the Invitation Round. This is an in-person written paper at Hwa Chong Institution. Separate awards are given for Invitation Round performance.
What if I didn't get a medal — is it too late for DSA?
No. DSA applications consider a broad range of factors. APMOPS is one of several maths competitions you can participate in. NMOS, SASMO, RMO, and school-based achievements all contribute: https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/How-to-Get-Into-IP-2026
