Primary School Maths and Science Competitions in Singapore: 2026 Guide

Study guideUpdated 26 Aug 2026
Marcus Pang
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)

A current parent guide to major Singapore primary maths and science contests, including corrected SPSO eligibility and APMOPS registration routes.

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Q: Which primary maths and science competitions had usable 2026 information? A: Major choices include SMKC, SASMO, NMOS, APMOPS, RMO, SPSO, and two different contests commonly shortened to SMC. Eligibility and entry routes differ. In particular, SPSO 2026 was for Primary 5 only, and APMOPS used different P5 and P6 registration routes.

Current comparison

Competition2026 primary level2026 entry routeCurrent-cycle note
SMKCP1 to P6School or private candidate2026 windows completed
SASMOP1 to P6School or private candidate2026 windows completed
NMOSP5School onlyPaper held 14 July; results sent to schools 30 July
APMOPSP5 and P6

Sources

  1. NUS High School - NMOS
  2. NUS High School - SPSO
  3. Hwa Chong Institution - APMOPS
  4. Raffles Institution - RMO
  5. SIMCC upcoming competitions
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