The Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhIMO)

The Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhIMO) is the most sophisticated international mathematics competition among Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.

PhIMO is designed to honor the best learners in the world in mathematical problem-solving through a friendly competition and foster cultural exchange among countries that participate therein.

THE PHIMO AIMS TO:

Gather young mathematically-gifted students all over the world to engage in a friendly international mathematics competition;
Challenge young mathematicians to strive for excellence in mathematics; and
Honor and reward mathematical talents to serve as models of global citizens.

We have candidates from Philippines, Thailand, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Iran, Cambodia, Russia & Taiwan.

PhIMO competition problems are based on the international curriculum standards in

Numbers and Number Sense
Measurements
Patterns and Algebra
Geometry
Probability and Statistics

Additional topics covered for Senior Secondary / Form 5 / Form 6 are

Functions & Graph
Basic Business Mathematics
Logic

For details, please refer to images below:

What to prepare for online competition?

What to prepare for online exam?

Exams are monitored through a camera system integrated into the exam platform. Students must use a device with an active, functioning camera and mic with stable internet connectivity throughout the exam. Meanwhile, the exam portal will also record the candidate screen activities for exam security during the exam. So you have to make sure your device, browser, internet connection, camera and screen sharing meet the technical requirements and are properly set up for a smooth and uninterrupted exam experience.

Exam Rules

Results:

Click the following to view your result.

For candidate to check Result:

Key in your IC number & Password to login.

Example: 120101010101 (do not key -)

PhIMO Final Round 2026

Students who won Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in the PhIMO 2026 Heat Round will be invited to join Final Round. Participation in the International Round is voluntary in nature. Details will be announced together with Heat Round result.

PhIMO 2026 Final Round Important Info

Category: Choose according to Heat Round 2026

Language Of Paper: English, Chinese & Malay (within the same question)

Time allowed to answer questions: 120 minutes (The time spent to answer questions will not affect your score)

Total Number Of Questions: 30 questions

PART ① (Questions 1 to 10):
There are 10 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 2 marks.

PART ② (Questions 11 to 30):
There are 20 open-ended questions.

Questions 11 to 20, each carries 3 marks.
Questions 21 to 30, each carries 5 marks.

** Marks are awarded for correct answers only.
** There is no penalty for incorrect answers.

AWARDS

MEDALS AND PAPER CERTIFICATES

Students who won Gold/Silver/Bronze will received medal and paper certificate.

Merit/Participation will received paper certificate.

** Candidates who are absent or did not join the exam because of any reason will not receive any certificate.

There are 3 options available.

Student can join PhIMO Final Round 2026 either

(Group tour) Face to face at Clark, Pampanga Philippine from 4th September 2026 to 7th September 2026.
(Free & Easy) Face to face at Clark, Pampanga Philippine where Exam on 5th September 2026 & Awarding on 6th September 2026.

3. Online competition at home on 5th September 2026. Actual time to be confirmed.

Details will send to candidates who are qualifies. Please refer to registration form when registration is open.

Group Tour Itinerary

4th September 2026 Day 1: Arrival & Registration

Airport: CLARK International Airport, Philippines.

** ONLY Candidates who join Group Tour will join PARADE OF NATIONS & WELCOME DINNER.

5th September 2026 Day 2: Exam Day

** ONLY Candidates who join Group Tour will join AMAZING MATH & SCIENCE RACE or ORAL COMPETITION & DINNER.

6th September 2026 Day 3: Awarding Ceremony

** ONLY Candidates who join Group Tour will join DINOSAUR & INSECT LAND, LUNCH & VICTORY DINNER.

Attire for attending the award ceremony is Traditional clothing.

You may prepare small souvenier for gift exchange session.

7th September 2026 Day 4: Go Home

Fee comparison.

What are included in group tour, free & easy and Online Exam?

** (Flight ticket & insurance have to make own purchase)

PhIMO 2026 Final Round Review

There are online training sessions provided by PhIMO International Team.
Discussions are in English.
Discussions are for both Face to Face and Online students.

We will share timetable to candidates who registered for international round only.

Please take note:

There is no replacement exam under any circumstances of absentee.
No fee will be refund.
No reschedule of exam.
Please join the exam on the date and time allowed only.
The organizing committee reserved the final decision-making rights on all disputes.
Group tour do not include flight ticket and insurance.

Registration close on

Early bird is on 30-6-2026, 11pm

Normal Price is on 10-7-2026, 11pm.

This form is currently closed for submissions.

PhIMO 2026 Heat Round Important Info

Exam Date: 17-5-2026, Sunday

Fee: RM90 per candidate

Category: Kindergartens, Year 1 to Year 13 (Primary 1 to A-Levels/STPM)

Language Of Paper: English, Chinese & Malay (within the same question)

Exam Format: Online Competition

System will open from 10am – 9pm on competition days. Need to submit answers before 9pm.

Time allowed to answer questions: 90 minutes (The time spent to answer questions will not affect your score)

Total Number Of Questions: 25 questions

PART ① (Questions 1 to 10):
There are 10 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 2 marks.

PART ② (Questions 11 to 25):
There are 15 open-ended questions.

Questions 11 to 20, each carries 3 marks.
Questions 21 to 25, each carries 5 marks.

** Marks are awarded for correct answers only.
** There is no penalty for incorrect answers.

AWARDS

Students who won Gold/Silver/Bronze are qualified to enter PhIMO International round. Further details, please refer to PhIMO Final Round tab.

MEDALS AND PAPER CERTIFICATES / E-CERTIFICATES

Students who won Gold/Silver/Bronze will received medal and paper certificate.

Merit/Participation will received paper certificate.

** Candidates who are absent or did not join the exam because of any reason will not receive any certificate.

Sample questions are available for reference.

Please take note:

There is no replacement exam under any circumstances of absentee.
No fee will be refund.
No reschedule of exam.
Please join the exam on the date and time allowed only.
The organizing committee reserved the final decision-making rights on all disputes.

Registration close on 10th-May-2026, 11pm.

PhIMO 2026 Heat Round registration is closed.

The Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhIMO)