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International Youth Math Challenge


An educational mathematics competition open to students from around the world: Unleash your problem-solving skills and expand your knowledge through diverse math problems.

Participate in this year's Qualification Round to win awards and prizes!
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Participants

Since 2018, thousands of students from around the world have participated, forming a global network.

Teachers

Numerous teachers are registered and encourage students to get engaged with mathematics.

Countries

IYMC is an international opportunity with participants from various countries.

Qualification Round 2024

The math problems in the Qualification Round encompass a wide range of topics, varying in difficulty and discipline. They range from geometry to number theory to make sure that everyone finds interesting problems to work out! Each problem gives 5 points and to qualify for the Pre-Final Round in January 2025, you have to score at least 15, 17, or 20 points based on your age group .

Successful participants are honoured with certificates. The deadline for the Qualification Round is: Sunday, 22 December 2024, 23:59 UTC+0

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What is IYMC?

The International Youth Math Challenge is an educational mathematics competition that enables students from all countries to test their skills.

1. Qualification Round (December)
The Qualification Round consists of five problems. To qualify for the Pre-Final Round, you need to solve at least three to four problems. Please submit your solution online by 22 December 2024. All participants receive certificates.

2. Pre-Final Round (January)
Qualified participants can register for the Pre-Final Round. You have four days to solve the problems, which include reading a real-world research paper. This year's registration costs are 11 EUR to make the competition possible: Learn More

3. Final Round (February)
The finalists take an online exam supervised by a teacher or via self-recording. The winners receive certificates and various prizes worth over 900 USD.

Who can participate?

Current high school and university students from all grades and countries are eligible to participate.

Depending on your age group, you will have to solve more problems to qualify for the next round. To solve the problems, you should be open-minded and creative.

As some problems may require you to read real-world research material, fluency in English is beneficial. You should have a working internet connection to submit your solution online.



For Teachers and Schools
Teachers, schools, and parents are invited to share IYMC as an extracurricular learning opportunity for students with an interest in mathematics. We provide learning materials, flyers and posters, and our team supports you with any issue. There are also special awards for teachers and schools.

Why participate?

Participants receive certificates, awards, cash prizes, recognition, and an international network.

Participating allows you to apply your math skills to interesting problems, and to learn about topics beyond the school curriculum. All participants receive participation certificates. The top performers receive the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes with cash prizes from 175 USD to 25 USD. There are also national awards for the best participants from each country:



Global Network
Successful participation allows you to join the IYMC network: You will get the rare chance to connect and exchange with outstanding and inspiring students worldwide.

Become Ambassador
Talented students can apply to become official IYMC ambassadors: They inspire other students to engage with mathematics, establish an active local community and initiate events: Learn More

Submission and Login

Please submit your solution to the Qualification Round problem sheet via the official submission form. Pay attention to the following key points:

  1. Clearly mark your final solutions (e.g., underlining them).
  2. The solution file may be typed digitally (e.g., using TeX), or it may be a clear picture of your handwritten notes. Digitally typed solutions receive a special honourary note on the certificates!
  3. You must upload one single file! If you have multiple pictures, compress them into one file. You can use this tool: ImgToPDF
  4. You can upload PDF files and images (jpg, jpeg, png). We do not accept any other formats (e.g., ZIP or Word files)! You can use this tool to convert your file to PDF: Online-Converter
  5. The file size has to be below 10 MB.
  6. Important: Make sure that you write your name and date of birth correctly. They will be used across all certificates issued to you!
After you have submitted your solution via the submission form, you can log into your participant account (Login) to ...
  • ... download all of your certificates.
  • ... check your uploaded solutions and files.
  • ... view and edit your personal information.
  • ... view your results and performance reports.
  • ... upload your solution for the Pre-Final Round.
Important Note: Becuase e-mails do not always arrive (e.g., spam folder), always check your participant account for important information!

1. Submission Form:

Submission Form

2. Login for Participants:

Login for Participants

Information for Teachers and Schools

Teachers, schools, and parents are invited to share IYMC as an extracurricular learning opportunity for students with an interest in mathematics. We provide tools for teachers to use this competition in class and to support their students.

The IYMC is a great way to sharpen the minds of your students by challenging them on creative problems, and to motivate them through friendly competition. The problems can be used as homework or project work: Teacher Flyer [PDF]

Special School Awards
Schools and teachers with numerous participants and an excellent performance throughout the competition receive special awards. The awards are not connected to a cash prize but are supposed to honour the efforts of the schools and the commitment of individual teachers: More Information / Featured Schools

Teacher Login and Registration
All teachers can register to access the special IYMC teacher page (Login). This tool enables you to: (i) view the student's results and documents; (ii) cover the pre-final registration costs for a group of students at once; and (iii) to supervise the final round exam. You can register as a teacher on this page:

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Local Groups

IYMC encourages the establishment of local student groups in cities, schools and communities around the world. Initiated by ambassadors, they organise meetups, workshops, and other math-related activities. See here for a complete list of ambassadors & their cities: Local Ambassadors

If you would like to initiate a local group in your city or school, please consider becoming an ambassador: Learn More

Become Ambassador

As IYMC is an international competition with participants from around the world, it is crucial to have official ambassadors in various schools, cities, and countries. Ambassadors represent IYMC, coordinate local student groups, organize activities and promote IYMC in their community.

Being an IYMC ambassador is excellent for your CV, gives you the unique opportunity to prove your skills as a coordinator and allows you to encourage students to engage with mathematics.

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Requirements
You have to be at least 14 years old, interested in mathematics, and willing to spend time encouraging students to engage with mathematics and IYMC. Please note that a certificate will be issued to active ambassadors only (i.e., at least one Pre-Final Round participant is linked to an ambassador).

Responsibilities and Benefits
You have a variety of responsibilities, such as
  • sparking other student's interest in mathematics,
  • building a local community and organizing events & meetups,
  • assisting students with participating in IYMC and
  • reaching out to schools, teachers and institutes.
Besides collecting career experience as part of our global network, active ambassadors receive an official certificate and information about study opportunities (e.g., scholarships). You can find a document about possible ambassador activities here: Ambassador Activities Flyer [PDF]

Additionally, all ambassadors receive a personal ambassador page and an official IYMC email address. Accepted ambassadors can organize their participants, manage activities, upload pictures, and more online:



Awards for Ambassadors
Special awards are given each year to the most active ambassadors to honour their excellent and responsible performance. This includes awards for encouraging many participants as well as for coordinating extensive activities. However, your main goal should always be to inspire youths for mathematics! You can find more information here: Prizes and Awards

Application Process
Please fill out the ambassador application form and include a letter of motivation, your CV and a short video. Upon receiving your application, we will review your documents and contact you typically within two weeks:


Ambassador Ranking
To award active ambassadors with long-time experience, ambassadors can rank up to five levels depending on their: (i) commitment to IYMC; (ii) contribution to raising awareness and assisting fellow students; and (iii) frequency of organizing local activities & events:
  • Newcomer Ambassador
    Your application to become an ambassador was reviewed and approved by the IYMC coordinators.

  • Experienced Ambassador
    Ambassadors holding the position for at least one year, have at least five participants associated with their ambassador profile in the previous edition and have an ambassador score of at least 50.

  • Accomplished Ambassador
    All previous achievements and they have at least three Final Round participants associated with their ambassador profile. An ambassador score of at least 250 is required, as well as hosting local IYMC-related activities (such as taking IYMC group photos, public presentations about IYMC, science quizzes, or similar).

  • Senior Ambassador
    All previous achievements, and they have held the position for at least two years, have an ambassador score of at least 600 and they have organized an outstanding IYMC-related event is (such as an extended math workshop, local meetups of IYMC participants, long-time math club, or similar).

  • Honoured Ambassador
    All previous achievements are required, and ambassadors must have received an ambassador award in some edition of IYMC.
The ambassador score is determined by 10×QR + 20×PF + 30×F where QR, PF, F are the total number of participants in the Qualification, Pre-Final, and Final Rounds associated with your ambassador account. Participants from previous editions are included. Ambassador levels will be updated at the end of each year's edition.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information
What is IYMC?
Established in 2018, the International Youth Math Challenge is an educational mathematics competition designed to enable students from around the world to test their problem-solving skills and expand their knowledge through diverse math problems. Learn more: About IYMC
What makes IYMC unique?
Internationality, Digital Accessibility, Real-World Research, Adjusted Difficulty, Online Tools for Teachers, Supportive Alumni Network, and more. All details are available here: About IYMC
I have already participated. Should I participate again?
Yes, of course!
Are teams allowed?
Everyone has to submit their own solution papers in all rounds. However, for the Qualification Round, you are allowed to work on the problems with your friends and classmates together. Working together or receiving help from other people is not permitted in the Pre-Final and Final Round. You can find more about rules and cheating policy here: Cheating Policy
Where do I find the problems of last year's competition?
You can find them here: Training Problems
How is the International Youth Math Challenge organized?
The International Youth Math Challenge is an independent educational competition. More information about the history, organization, and funding is available here: About IYMC
How can I prepare for the problems?
You can learn more here: Training Problems
Will there be verification codes on the certificates?
Yes, all of your IYMC certificates have verification IDs. This enables others to verify the authenticity of the certificates and documents: Verification Page
How is this international competition funded?
Such an international competition has several expenses, including human resources, technical infrastructure, materials, and much more. The costs are covered by sponsors and partners as well as through the participants via the pre-final registration costs: More Information
Where is the competition located?
The International Youth Math Challenge takes place primarily online and is accessible to students around the world; you do not need to travel somewhere to participate. The organizing team is constantly evolving, with most team members and technical infrastructure being located in Germany. There are also many other people around the world, such as the IYMC ambassadors, who do their best to make this competition a valuable experience. More information and contact details are available here: Contact Information
Eligibility
Who can participate?
All current high school and university students are allowed to participate. Students must not be older than 26 years to be eligible. However, there are different age groups: Age Groups
Are high school students and university students allowed to participate?
Yes.
My age or grade changes after the submission deadline. To which group do I belong?
Your grade/age on the day of the submission deadline of the Qualification Round (i.e., 22 December 2024) determines your age group and it will not change throutghout the competition.
What is the difference between the age categories?
Students from both categories will receive the same problems in all rounds; however, students from higher age groups will have to reach more points: More Information
Do I have to be a student to participate?
Yes, you have to be a student in a high school or a university to participate. If you are currently between high school and university (e.g. gap year) and plan to start university any time soon, you are also eligible to participate.
Prizes and Awards
How much is the total prize?
The prizes and awards worth a total of 900 USD: All Awards and Prizes
What is the special honour for a digital submission?
All participants who use professional computer programs (e.g., TeX) to write down their solutions receive a special honorary note on their certificates.
What are the national awards?
Since the International Youth Math Challenge is a global competition with participants from various countries, we honour the best students from each participating nation with a special national award certificate: More Information
How can I receive my results and certificates?
We will send all results & certificates via email, and they are accessible through your participant account: Login
Do all participants receive certificates?
Yes, we will send participation certificates (soft copy) to all participants regardless of the results.
Do I need to win to receive a certificate?
No, all participants (regardless of the results) receive certificates.
Do I receive a hard copy of my certificate?
We will send hard copies of the certificates to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize winners. All other participants, including the finalists, will receive a soft copy version of the certificates, which also includes a permanent verification-ID (iymc.info/verify).
Are there awards for teachers and schools?
Yes, we understand the crucial role of teachers and schools in mathematical education. Because of that, we award three school awards to honour the efforts of the teachers and the school (the awards are not connected to cash prize): Teacher Information Flyer
How does a school win one of the school awards?
Schools participate automatically if a student registers with the school's name. (Please make sure that all of your students write the school name correctly and in the same format.)
Are there awards for ambassadors?
Yes, you can find more information here: All Awards and Prizes
Who receives the gold, silver, and bronze honours in the Final Round?
Participants that receive at least 50% of the total points in the Final Round are awarded depending on their relative score: Gold, silver, and bronze honours are awarded in the ratios of 1:2:3. Therefore, around 16% and 34% of the participants receive a gold and silver honour, respectively. All other students (with at least 50% of the total points) receive a bronze honour.
Submission and Qualification Round
What should the submitted file include?
The submission should include the solution to the problems of the Qualification Round 2024. Depending on your age group, you need a certain number of points to qualify for the next round: Age Groups
Do I need to register somewhere before I can submit my solution?
No, registration and submission happen at the same time.
Do I need to solve all the problems of the Qualification Round?
No. You do not need all points to qualify for the next round. The number of points required depends on your age group (Age Groups). You can decide which of the problems A, B, C, D, E you would like to solve.
How can I check my submission and results?
Via your participant account: Login
Can I send my solution via email?
No, we do not accept any submissions or solutions that we receive via email. You have to submit your solution via the official submission form: Submission
Can I edit or change my submission?
Yes, you can edit or change your solution via your participant account.
When is the deadline for the Qualification Round?
The submission deadline is Sunday, 22 December 2024 23:59 UTC+0.
When will the results of the Qualification Round be announced?
The results of the Qualification Round will be announced on Monday, 30 December 2024. You will receive an information email, and you can view your results online by this date: Login
What are the time zones of the deadlines?
The time zone is UTC+0 for all deadlines.
I have problems uploading my file. What should I do?
(1) Check whether your submission was already successful on this page: Login. (2) If your submission/e-mail was not found, use a different browser, use a different computer or laptop, or try to compress your file. (3) If nothing works, please get in touch with us.
Do I have to write my answers in English?
The problems should usually only require mathematical calculations and expressions. However, if you need to write sentences, please use only English.
Do I have to write down the steps or only the final solution?
Please write down your approach and the steps you performed (such as mathematical operations).
Which file formats are allowed?
We accept PDF files and picture files. We do not accept any other formats, including Word and ZIP files.
How can I change my name and other personal information?
To change your personal information, please use the login page and click on 'Edit Details'. You cannot change your details after the Pre-Final Round registration.
Do I have to write my answers on the problem sheet?
No. You can (a) write your answers in the blank space below the questions. However, you can also (b) write your solutions on a separate sheet of paper or (c) type your solution on a computer. In cases (b) and (c), you do not need to write down the wording of the problems again.
Pre-Final Round
Do I need to solve all five problems to qualify for the Pre-Final Round?
No. You do not need all points to qualify for the Pre-Final Round. The number of points required depends on your age group (Age Groups).
How does the Fre-Final Round take place?
All participants who are qualified and that are registered for the Fre-Final Round will receive the problems via email and via the participant account on Thursday, 23 January 2025. From that day on, you have four days until Sunday, 26 January 2025 to solve as many problems as possible!
What is the deadline for the Pre-Final Round?
You can find all relevant deadlines here: Timetable and Deadlines
Can I only participate in the Qualification Round and not in the Pre-Final Round?
Yes, you can participate in the Qualification Round and receive your participation certificate without registering for the Pre-Final Round.
How are the problems of the Pre-Final Round structured?
All details are available here: Process & Rounds
Registration Costs
Do I need to pay something to participate?
The IYMC competition is free to enter for all students from around the world. However, all students who have qualified and want to register for the Pre-Final Round have to cover the registration costs of 11 EUR to make this year's competition possible. You can find further information here: More Information
Do I have to pay if I was successful in the first round?
If you are successful in the Qualification Round, you can decide whether you want to register for the Pre-Final Round or not. You will always receive a certificate of your results in the Qualification Round.
How to pay the registration costs?
We will inform all successful participants of the Qualification Round about the registration process for the Pre-Final Round. The registration costs have to be covered before the Pre-Final Round starts if you want to participate. The costs can be covered by any common payment method, such as PayPal or credit card.
Can I pay the registration costs in my currency?
Of course, the currency will be converted automatically to EUR during the payment process.
Why are there registration costs?
This educational opportunity comes with diverse costs, including those for human resources, technical infrastructure, materials and more. While our sponsors cover some of these expenses, we need to ask participants to cover this year's Pre-Final Round registration costs to make IYMC on an international level possible. The registration costs are necessary to provide the resources for the evaluation and, in particular, for the comprehensive Pre-Final Round. There are no other costs involved. You can find detailed information about the registration costs here: More Information
Can I only participate in the Qualification Round and not in the Pre-Final Round?
Yes, you can participate in the Qualification Round and receive your participation certificate without registering for the Pre-Final Round.
Are there fee waivers or scholarships available?
We are continuously searching for additional partners who will help us to reduce the overall costs further. If you are not able to cover the costs under any circumstances, please get in touch with us. There are some fee waivers and regional sponsorships available each year.
Can the costs be covered for a group/class of students at once?
Yes, we provide a group payment page for teachers and schools to cover the pre-final registration costs for multiple participants at the same time (as a group).
Final Round
How does the final round take place?
Participants who have solved the Pre-Final Round problems successfully are qualified to participate in the Final Round: a multiple-choice online exam with 20 questions. The exam will take place in the school of each finalist supervised by a teacher. All finalists have to select a teacher who agrees to supervise the final exam. We will send all the required information to the selected teacher. The final exam has to be taken on the Tuesday, 18 February 2025 between 6-7 pm. You can also record the exam (self-recording option). In this case, no teacher is needed.
How to qualify for the Final Round?
Please see 'Pre-Final Round' here: Process & Rounds
How to collect my prize or award?
We will use international shipping to deliver all of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes; there is no need to travel somewhere. The national awards and final round honours will be sent digitally as a soft copy.
What is the deadline/time period of the Final Round?
The final exam must be taken on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 between 6-7 pm (your local time).
How can I access the final exam?
If the participant has successfully completed the Pre-Final Round, it is possible to access the final exam via the final exam webpage by logging in with your profile credentials.
Can I go back if I want to change my answer?
No. The participant must give the final answer to each question within the dedicated time window for that specific question.
What should I do in the case of technical difficulties during the exam?
First, the participant must inform his/her supervisor. After taking screenshots of the encountered issue, the participant should try to reload the exam page (and log in again if necessary). After the exam, if we detect any time irregularities, the student will have the option to explain any technical issues.
What should I do with the approval code at the beginning of the final exam?
The approval code is used to verify that the student is currently being supervised by their teacher. The student has to pass this code to the teacher so that they can approve the student. After successful verification, the exam will automatically progress to the next page.
How many questions does the Final Round have?
The Final Round consists of a single online exam with 20 multiple-choice questions. Finalists have 60 seconds for each question. There are four possible answers to every question (only one is correct). A correct answer equals one point. The awards and prizes are given to the finalists with the most points in the Final Round.
Who can supervise the final exam?
The person supervising your final exam must be an active teacher (i.e. not retired) at some officially recognized school or university. He must be able to prove his employment at a school and his teaching duty.
How can my teacher register?
Your teacher has to register online: Teacher Registration Page
Can you refer me to some teachers who can supervise my final exam?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with teachers who can take your final exam. Please get in touch with the teachers of your school or teachers of other regional schools. Also, you can use the self-recording option in this case and conduct the exam yourself without a teacher.
Does the teacher have to be from my school?
No.
Does the teacher have to be a mathematics/science teacher?
No.
There are multiple finalists in my school. Can we have the same teacher?
Absolutely yes. If there are multiple students that participate in the Final Round in your school, it is important that the same teacher takes the final exam for all students at the same time! Please contact your teacher and inform them about the other participants.
My teacher was rejected as a supervisor. What should I do?
Please ask another teacher who can prove to hold the exam as an independent authority. The rejected teacher can also register again with other documents (e.g., in case some information or documents are missing).
What help/tools are allowed for the final round?
You can bring blank paper and a pencil to take notes during the exam. No other tools are allowed. The computer/laptop/phone must only be used to open the final exam website.
What if two participants have the same number of points in the Final Round?
In this case, the results of the Pre-Final Round and of the Qualification Round will be used to determine the final winner based on the total points. If the tie remains, both participants will receive the same award and split the cash prize. However, this has never happened before.
When will the final winners be announced?
The results of the Final Round and IYMC will be announced on Monday, 24 February 2025.
I had technical issues. Can I do the exam again or continue later?
No. You have to make sure that there is a steady internet connection during the exam and that your browser is up-to-date. You are responsible for any recording or filming mistakes. It is not possible to pause, continue or re-take the exam once you have started.
Can my teacher supervise me online (via Zoom, etc.)?
No. A teacher must supervise the exam in person. The teacher is not allowed to supervise you via an online call (for example, Zoom or Skype). If you do not have a teacher available, please use the self-recording option and record your exam.
What should the photo show that my teacher has to take?
The picture should show the exam conditions/environment. That means the student taking the exam / in front of the device and the device screen.
I want to record my exam. Does a teacher need to register for me?
No. If you choose to record the exam, you do not need a teacher. Thus, no teacher needs to register or add you as a student.
Who can film my exam?
The person filming must not be a participant of IYMC. It should be a family or household member. You can also film the exam yourself without the help of another person.
Can I film the exam myself (without another person)?
Yes, a camera stand or tripod can be used to film the exam. In this case, please enter your name in the 'Full Name' field and 'NA' in the 'Relationship' field during the exam process.
How can I upload the video of my recorded exam?
After you are done with your exam, you will see a window 'Final Exam Video Upload' at the bottom of the participant login page. There, you can upload a link to your video. (You have to upload the video to a cloud or storage site, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and others).
What is the deadline for the video upload?
Please upload the link to the video as soon as you are done with the exam. The last possible day is Thursday, 20 February 2025.
My camera/phone cannot film for so long. What should I do?
It is allowed to have short cuts (under 5 seconds) within the video, e.g. to stop and restart the video, so that you have multiple shorter videos. You can cut the videos together into a single long video, OR you can send us a link to a folder with all the videos. Also, you can proceed to the next question even before the 60 seconds are over.
Does my teacher need a stamp on the teacher form?
Yes. If your teacher cannot get a stamp on the teacher form, there are multiple possibilities. If they have already supervised exams during past editions of IYMC, your teacher can submit the current form without a stamp and attach a form from previous editions which has a stamp. If not, your teacher can write 'Not Possible Due To ...' in the stamp field (and state the reason). However, we will request the missing stamp later (in case you score very high results or we detect any other suspicious activities).
What should the recorded video show?
The video has to clearly show (a) yourself in front of the computer/laptop/phone and (b) the exam content on the screen. For example, you can open the exam website on your desk and sit in front of it. Another person films you doing the exam from behind at a distance of 1-2 metres. The video shows you (from behind) doing the exam and the screen with you selecting the answers. Of course, it is also possible to film you from the side or any other angle (as long as you and the content on the screen are visible). Your face can be visible in the video, but this is not a requirement.
Must the video recording have sound?
Yes, the video must include the surrounding sound.
Can I skip questions and complete the exam under 20 minutes?
Yes, you can answer/skip a question in under 60 seconds.
Can I bring blank paper and a pen during the exam?
Yes, you can bring blank paper and a pencil to take notes during the exam.
Does my family/household member need to register to film the exam?
No, if you choose the recording option, you only need to write down the name of the person. The person filming does not need to register somewhere.
I have no teacher to supervise the exam. What should I do?
Please use the recording option in this case. To do this, please start the exam during the exam period (see information flyer or email) and select the recording option when the approval screen appears. You then have to specify a person filming the exam (you can also film yourself). You can find more information in the Final Round flyer and in the information video (see the announcement email or your participant account).
Can I do the exam on my phone?
Yes, it is allowed to do the exam on your phone.
Teachers and Schools
I am a teacher. Can I use the IYMC competition in class?
Yes, teachers and schools are invited to share this opportunity with their students. You can use all problems, posters, and materials. The registration form for teachers is available here: Registration
How can I check the results of my students?
We have implemented an online tool to check the submissions and results: Login
Are there awards for teachers and schools?
Yes, we understand the crucial role of teachers and schools for mathematical education. Because of that, we award three school awards to honour the efforts of the teachers and the school (the awards are not connected to cash prize): Teacher Information Flyer
Where can I find more information?
More information is available here: Teacher Information Flyer
Will there be certificates for teachers?
All teachers who supervised the final round exam with students will receive a verification/certificate about their commitment (which includes the list of supervised participants).
Where can I register as a teacher?
The registration page for teachers is available here: Teacher Registration
Can I cover the registration costs for a group of students?
Yes, we provide a group payment page for teachers and schools to cover the pre-final registration costs for multiple participants at the same time (as a group). Group payments can be made here.
IYMC Ambassadors
What are IYMC Ambassadors?
As IYMC is an international competition with participants from around the world, it is crucial to have official ambassadors in various schools, cities, and countries. Ambassadors represent IYMC, coordinate local student groups, organize activities and promote IYMC in their community. Being an IYMC ambassador is excellent for your CV, gives you the unique opportunity to prove your skills as a coordinator and allows you to encourage students to engage with mathematics.
Do I need to be an IYMC winner to become an IYMC Ambassador?
No. All motivated youths, students and mentors can become IYMC Ambassadors.
What are the requirements for becoming an IYMC Ambassador?
You have to be at least 14 years old, interested in mathematics, and willing to spend time encouraging students to participate in IYMC.
How do I apply to become an IYMC Ambassador?
You can apply via this page: Application Form
Do I need to translate my transcript into English?
No, please submit your original transcript if no English version is available. However, please submit an English transcript if available.
Is there a deadline for the ambassador application?
Yes, we accept applications about two weeks before the deadline of the qualification round, i.e. the ambassador application deadline is 6 December 2024.
Are ambassadors allowed to participate in the competition?
Yes.
Are there awards for ambassadors?
Special awards are given each year to the most active ambassadors to honour their excellent and responsible performance. This includes awards for encouraging many participants as well as for coordinating extensive activities. However, your main goal should always be to inspire youths for mathematics! You can find more information here: Awards and Prizes
Can I create an IYMC social media page?
In general, we do not recommend creating a local IYMC social media page as information published on the official IYMC social media page is relevant to all participants, and a separate page might be misleading for some students. However, feel free to create social media groups, etc., to encourage and coordinate your local IYMC group (for example, a group for your school, district, or city).
What are the responsibilities, benefits, and activities of ambassadors?
You have a variety of responsibilities, such as sparking other student's interest in mathematics, building a local community and organizing events & meetups, assisting students with participating in IYMC, and reaching out to schools, teachers and institutes. Besides collecting career experience as part of our global network, active ambassadors receive an official certificate and information about study opportunities (e.g., scholarships). You can find a document about possible ambassador activities here: Ambassador Activity Flyer
What is the requirement for receiving an ambassador certificate?
A certificate will be issued to active ambassadors only. You qualify as an 'active ambassador' if you have at least one Pre-Final Round participant associated with your ambassador profile. Please inform participants to select your name during the submission process or forward your personal ambassador submission link.
Where/How can I get my ambassador certificate?
You find a link to your ambassador certificate in your ambassador account. Please note that a certificate will be issued to active ambassadors only (i.e., at least one Pre-Final Round participant associated with your ambassador profile) after the Pre-Final Round announcement (Tuesday, 4 February 2025).

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