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Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests

Run by Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC)

Deadline: 2 February 2027

In personAuthorised test centres, Singapore60-minute exam (February)CAD $6 contest fee per participant, paid through your school's CEMC order (per-order processing and shipping fees extra)OpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>The Pascal, Cayley and Fermat (PCF) Contests are CEMC / University of Waterloo's introductory multiple-choice mathematics competitions for junior to middle secondary students. They are designed to be approachable for first-time competitors while still stretching experienced ones, and act as a stepping stone to the Euclid Contest.</p><ul><li>Pascal for Grade 9, Cayley for Grade 10, Fermat for Grade 11; motivated younger students are welcome to write up.</li><li>25 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes; scored out of 150.</li><li>Three parts: Parts A and B are standard A–E multiple-choice; Part C asks for a whole number from 0 to 99.</li><li>2027 contest dates outside North and South America: Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 February 2027; schools outside Canada and India must order by 2 February 2027.</li><li>Written in school, on paper or through the CEMC Contests Online platform; some calculators are permitted.</li><li>Top performers receive Certificates of Distinction.</li></ul>

Who can apply

Grades 9–11 equivalent (Sec 3–JC1); open to international students

How to apply

Students cannot register on their own: ask your school's maths department to enter you (or find another local school that will host you), since schools outside Canada and India must order the contest from CEMC by 2 February 2027. The contest is written at school on 24 or 25 February 2027.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC).

Who can apply?+

Grades 9–11 equivalent (Sec 3–JC1); open to international students

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 2 February 2027.

Is it paid?+

Cost: CAD $6 contest fee per participant, paid through your school's CEMC order (per-order processing and shipping fees extra).

How do I apply?+

Students cannot register on their own: ask your school's maths department to enter you (or find another local school that will host you), since schools outside Canada and India must order the contest from CEMC by 2 February 2027.

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