About IMSO 2026
Background of IMSO
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One of the world’s top two international Math & Science competitions for elementary students (age ≤13 before October 2026).
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Prestigious global contest participated by top Olympiad countries: China, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea, and more.
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These countries consistently rank among the world’s top 10 in mathematics.
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The USA is conspicuously absent, presenting a strong opportunity for representation and growth.
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Value of IMSO
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The USA has a strong high school Olympiad pathway (AMC → AIME → USAMO → national team).
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This structured system does not exist for elementary and early middle school students.
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Many young talents develop early, and their skills risk stagnating without support.
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IMSO creates an opportunity to build qualifying competitions and training programs for this age group.
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Training helps students grow advanced skills; competitions offer feedback, benchmarking, and motivation to progress.
Bruner's Modes of Representation in Olympiad Math by Mr Hong Mun, IMSO 2025 USA National Team Leader
Mr Hong Mun, IMSO 2025 USA National Team Leader interviewed by Kedah Tourism during IMSO 2025 in Kedah, Malaysia
Media Highlights in 2019
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Read the full article here: https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-students-win-medals-at-international-math-and-science-olympiad-in-hanoi
Read the full article here: https://www.lvcdn.com/news/vegas/20191206/27394.html