Academic Mathematical Skills Development
Strengthens deep understanding of mathematical concepts, proof techniques, and advanced problem-solving.
The National Qualifying Examination is now open to Kuwaiti students competing for a place on the national team bound for the 68th International Mathematical Olympiad in Budapest.
The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the world's leading international mathematics competition for high-school students.
First held in 1959, it brings together mathematically gifted students from more than 100 countries to solve challenging problems in pre-university mathematics. The 2027 edition will be hosted in Budapest, Hungary, from 16 to 26 July 2027.
The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity invites talented Kuwaiti students to begin the journey toward representing Kuwait on this world stage.
Register for Mathematics Exam →Beyond the competition itself, the programme builds capabilities that can shape a student's academic and professional future.
Strengthens deep understanding of mathematical concepts, proof techniques, and advanced problem-solving.
Develops analytical, creative, and rigorous thinking across algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics.
Competing on a global stage strengthens student competence, resilience, and self-confidence.
Participation and achievement can strengthen applications to leading universities worldwide.
Olympiad achievement adds distinction to a student's academic profile and future CV.
Top performers join the Kuwait National Team and travel to Hungary for IMO 2027. Under IMO regulations, an invited country may send a team of up to six contestants.
Register for Exam →The Center recognizes achievement and commitment throughout the programme with the following awards.
For students who win a Gold Medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
For students who win a Silver Medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
For students who win a Bronze Medal in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
For students who receive an Honourable Mention in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
For students who achieve an overall score of 90% or higher in the Olympiad training tests.
For students who attend at least 80% of the total training sessions for the International Mathematical Olympiad.
The road from national registration to the international competition in Budapest, step by step.
The competition takes place 16–26 July 2027 in Budapest. The full national registration, qualifying, and training schedule is being finalized and will be published here soon.
Every training session on the road to IMO 2027 — 8 weeks, 40 sessions. All times are Kuwait time (GMT+3).
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Dates may be updated by the Center; the latest version is always on this page. Open the PDF
The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, a center of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, invites Kuwaiti male and female students from public and private schools in Grades 9, 10, and 11 to participate.
The examination is designed to assess mathematical reasoning, logical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving ability. The selection programme may cover core Olympiad areas such as algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics, and will be used to identify students for the advanced training stages that follow.
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