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About the competition 

The Kangaroo Math Competition is one of the leading international mathematics competitions. Originating in Australia in 1980, it has been a global competition since 1991, organized internationally by the Kangaroo Without Borders Association, based in France. Held annually, the competition attracts students from over 90 countries worldwide, targeting elementary, middle, and high school students across various age groups appropriate to their educational levels. Its aim is to develop logical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills, and to foster creativity in problem-solving through carefully designed questions that combine mathematical depth with an unconventional, stimulating approach.

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Kangaroo Talent Competition Objectives

  • To enhance students' logical thinking and mathematical reasoning.
  • To develop mathematical skills and the ability to solve arithmetic problems.
  • To encourage the application of mathematical concepts in diverse real-life contexts.
  • To discover and nurture students' mathematical aptitudes.
  • To provide a stimulating and enjoyable competitive learning environment for mathematics.
  • To enrich the mathematics curriculum with new and varied problems.
Competition Mechanism

The competition will be conducted remotely. The test guide will be sent to you later via email. Participants are divided into categories according to their grade levels as follows:

Competition Duration (minutes)

Number of Questions

Grade Levels

75 24 3rd & 4th Grade (Elementary)
90 30 5th & 6th Grade (Elementary)
90 30 1st & 2nd Grade (Middle School)

90

30

Third intermediate grade and first secondary grade

90

30​

Second and third year of secondary school

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Last updated: 06 February 2026 - 07:42 PM KSA