Competition · Math · BC colleges and universities (BCcupms), coordinated through Thompson Rivers University

BC Secondary School Mathematics Contest

BC's own high school math contest. A short first round at school around March 3, 2027, then a final at a local college on May 7, 2027.

Last checked October 5, 2026 against the official page

What do I need to do?

Ask the math department whether the school enters the March round

Who acts
Your child's school
Preparation
Some preparation
Eligible grades
Grades 8–12
Format
First round on paper at school. Final round in person at a post-secondary host.
Cost
Not stated on the official pages. Ask your school.
Official site
mathcontest.trubox.ca

Key dates

  • ExpectedPreliminary round (at school)Near March 3, 2027
  • ConfirmedFinal roundFri, May 7, 2027Remind me

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Confirmed official date · Expected based on last year · Not announced yet

What it is

There is a Junior contest for Grades 8–10 and a Senior contest for Grades 11–12.

The first round is written at school: 12 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes. Any number of students can write it.

Schools then send top students to a final round at a nearby college or university: 2 hours, with 10 multiple-choice and 5 long-answer questions.

In 2026, Metro Vancouver hosts were Capilano University, Douglas College and Langara College. The 2027 host list may differ.

A good fit if: BC high school students who want a local contest with an in-person final close to home.

How to register

  1. Students enter through their school. The school chooses who writes and gets the papers from its host college.
  2. Ask the math department in January or February whether your school takes part.

How to prepare

  • Practise multiple-choice questions under a 45-minute time limit.
  • CEMC past contests at cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/past-contests are good free practice.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12.

Common questions

Where is the final in Metro Vancouver?

In 2026 it was hosted at Capilano University, Douglas College and Langara College. The 2027 hosts haven't been posted yet.

How many students can go to the final?

It depends on the host. At the University of the Fraser Valley, each school could send up to 8 students in 2026.

What comes next

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The University of Waterloo's senior contest for Grade 12, written at school on April 6, 2027.

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Math Challengers BC

BC's team and individual math competition for Grades 8–10. Schools register by January 15, 2027. Lower Mainland regionals are expected February 20.

Grades 8–10Paid by the school: a $50…Significant preparation

Sources

Last checked October 5, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.