Olympiad and Pathways PROGRAMS BY INVITATION
We can open up pathways for outstanding young problem solvers, giving them the possible opportunity to showcase their talents on the world stage.
Olympiad Programs
Our best and brightest in maths and computational thinking are often invited to take part in the pathway programs run by the Australian Mathematical Olympiad Committee (AMOC) and the Australian Informatics Olympiad Committee (AIOC).
Maths, Informatics and Science Olympiads participation
Sometimes students receive invitations to participate in multiple Olympiad programs in the same year. Due to the significant time commitment for these activities, Australian Science Innovations and the Australian Maths Trust do not permit students to participate in more than one Olympiad program. Students who are invited to train in multiple Olympiad pathways will need to decide on one subject to pursue per year.
Maths opportunities by invitation
To be considered for an invitation to maths—invitational opportunities training, students need to have achieved outstanding results in the Australian Mathematics Competition or one of the three modules under Maths for Young Australians.
Events for Olympiad level young mathematicians may include: training schools, the AMOC Senior Contest, the Australian Mathematical Olympiad, the Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad.
Every year, and following on from these events, four Australian girls will be selected to represent Australia at the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad and six students will be selected to represent Australia at the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Informatics opportunities by invitation
Students with strong performance at the Australian Informatics Olympiad may be invited to participate in special mentoring and participate in exclusive events.
Events for Olympiad-level young mathematicians may include: Australian Invitational Informatics Olympiad, the Asia Pacific Informatics Olympiad, and the French-Australian Regional Informatics Olympiad.
Each year, competitors are selected to represent Australia at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the peak competition in computer science for high school students around the world.
The IMO 2025 Olympiad Pathway featuring Jayden Pan and Zihui Zhang
Click here to see a beautifully crafted 10-minute video of the journey of two of our 2025 IMO Australian team members from pre-selection, to the IMO 2025 team announcement at Australian Parliament House, through to them achieving their goals and receiving their medals at the closing ceremony of IMO2025 held on the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia.
Statement from the CEO – Review of November Mathematics School of Excellence Sanctions
Wednesday 24 December 2025
As part of my transition into the role of CEO of the Australian Maths Trust, I undertook a comprehensive review of the sanctions imposed following the November School of Excellence. This review is now complete.
I want to acknowledge that the initial investigation and sanctioning process was thorough, well managed, and placed the cultural reset and the health and wellbeing of students at its core. Those priorities remain unchanged and continue to guide every decision we make.
Each case was assessed individually, considering the nature and severity of the breaches, each student’s history, their cooperation during the investigation, and the potential impact of sanctions on their educational pathway. Decisions were made with the safety of all students and the integrity of our programs as the highest priorities.
After this detailed review, two students have had their sanctions adjusted under strict conditions. These adjustments reflect exceptional circumstances and do not diminish the seriousness of the breaches. These two students have been advised via separate correspondence and both have confirmed receipt of this news. For all other students, the sanctions previously communicated by the AMT remain unchanged.
We recognise that these sanctions have significant consequences for students and families, including the loss of opportunities to participate in advanced training and international representation. These outcomes are not taken lightly. However, they are necessary to reset the culture of our programs, reinforce expectations of conduct, and ensure the safety and integrity of future Schools of Excellence and international competitions.
This review was a one-time process and will not be reopened.
Our focus now is on preparing for 2026 and beyond, with a renewed commitment to excellence, wellbeing, and a culture that reflects the highest standards of behaviour.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Mathieu Meriaux
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Maths Trust
The Olympiad programs are supported by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources through the Science Competitions: Mathematics and Informatics Olympiads grant opportunity. The Olympiad programs are also supported by the Trust’s National Sponsor of the Australian Informatics and Mathematical Olympiads, Jane Street.
The AMT’s EGMO initiative received grant funding from the Australian Government through the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources under the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme.
