Competition · Math · CEMC, University of Waterloo

Canadian Team Mathematics Contest

A team math contest for six high school students, run in school in BC. The in-school version runs from April 14, 2027, with an order deadline of April 12.

Last checked October 5, 2026 against the official page

What do I need to do?

Ask the math teacher whether the school enters a team (order by April 12)

Who acts
Your child's school
Preparation
Some preparation
Eligible grades
Grades 9–12
Format
In school on paper, as a team of six. The events can be spread over several days. No calculators in the team event.
Cost
In school: $50 per school for any number of teams, plus a $5 processing fee.
Official site
cemc.uwaterloo.ca

Key dates

  • ConfirmedIn-school ordering deadlineMon, April 12, 2027Remind me
  • ConfirmedIn-school contest, fromWed, April 14, 2027Remind me

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

What it is

Teams of six students from any mix of Grades 9 to 12 take part in three events: an individual paper, a team paper and a relay.

Each event takes 45 minutes, about 3 hours in total. Only final answers are marked.

CEMC also hosts an in-person event at the University of Waterloo, but BC schools usually run it in school.

A good fit if: Students who enjoy math with friends. A good fit for a school math club.

How to register

  1. A teacher orders the contest for the school through the CEMC Contest Supervisor Portal. Students can't register themselves.
  2. The in-school ordering deadline is April 12, 2027. If your school hasn't run it before, a math club is a good place to suggest it.

How to prepare

  • Past contests and solutions are free at cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/past-contests.
  • Practise as a group so team members learn to split up problems and check each other's answers.

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

Common questions

Does a team have to be from one grade?

No. A team is six students in any combination of Grades 9 to 12.

Is there a contest in Vancouver?

CEMC's only hosted event is at the University of Waterloo. In BC, schools run the contest themselves.

What comes next

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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.

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Euclid Mathematics Contest

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

Grade 12$18 per studentSignificant preparation

Sources

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