ISMC 2026: International Singapore Maths Competition Guide

Q: What is the ISMC (International Singapore Maths Competition)?
A: ISMC (International Singapore Maths Competition) is a maths competition for Grades 2–6 run by Marshall Cavendish Education. The 2025 Regional Round was online (28 questions, 90 minutes, no negative marking). Calculators are allowed only for Grades 5–6. A Global Round is held physically in Singapore. Confirm current dates and registration on the official MCE page.

TL;DR
Marshall Cavendish Education (with Learners’ Connections) runs ISMC for Grades 2-6. For 2025, the Regional Round was online on 10 May 2025, 10:00–11:30 a.m. SGT, with 28 questions across Sections A–C, no negative marking, and calculators allowed only for Grades 5–6. A Global Round is slated to be held physically in Singapore; details are published on the official site. Always recheck the MCE pages for the latest dates, format, and registration instructions.

• ISMC is a Singapore Maths competition for Grades 2 to 6: Confirm your child's grade category first.
• The Regional Round uses short and problem-solving questions, with calculator rules by grade: Check the current MCE page before planning practice.
• Parents should verify eligibility, format, topics, dates, and whether the Global Round fits the family calendar: For example, a Grade 5 child can practise ratio and geometry while checking whether calculator rules still apply.

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Status: MCE ISMC pages checked 2026-01-26 - 2025 Regional Round details remain published on the official page; always verify the current cycle’s dates and rules before registering.

Registration (Singapore): Follow the current instructions on the official page - https://www.mceducation.com/highlights/events-promotions/past-events/international-singapore-maths-competition

1) What is ISMC?

• Organiser: Marshall Cavendish Education; co-organiser Learners’ Connections.
• Who: Grades 2–6 (per MCE competition categories).
• Edition: 10th International Singapore Mathematics Competition (2025).

2) 2025 Regional Round snapshot (per MCE)

• Registration: Closed (see official page for future cycles).

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)