What Australian Maths Trust does

Australian Maths Trust (AMT) is an Australian not-for-profit organisation, founded in the early 1970s by Peter O'Halloran, that delivers mathematics and informatics competitions, Olympiad pathway programs, and teacher-led enrichment curricula for primary and secondary students (Years 3–12). Headquartered in Bruce, ACT, with 59 employees, AMT serves registered Australian schools, homeschool families, and coaching clinics, with selected international reach into New Zealand, the broader Asia Pacific region, and Southeast Asia. More than 250,000 students participate in its programs each year, and AMT holds quasi-official national responsibility for selecting and training Australian teams for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), and European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI).

The product portfolio is organised in three categories: Mathematics competitions (AMC running since 1978, KSF, AIMO); Algorithmics and Computational Thinking competitions (Bebras, CAT, the Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge launched 2026, and the AIO); and teacher-delivered enrichment programs (Maths Challenge over 3–4 weeks and Maths Enrichment over 12–16 weeks). Olympiad pathway programs include the restructured Australian Mathematical Olympiad (AMO Summer, Winter, and Finals from January 2026) and the Australian Invitational Informatics Olympiad (AIIO). Supporting assets include the Problemo teacher resource platform (problemo.edu.au), Bebras 365 and Bebras Unplugged self-serve archives, and an online shop for past papers. Technology is a cloud-based browser-accessible competition portal with no software installation required, an automated judging system for source-code evaluation in the AIO, and free open-access archives that need no login.

AMT generates revenue through per-student competition entry fees (AUD $5.50 for KSF, $9.30 for AMC, $24–$30 for Maths Challenge, $25.90 for AIO/AIMO), tiered Maths Enrichment materials sold to schools at approximately AUD $55.20–$56.20 per student, and printed and digital resources via shop.amt.edu.au. Several offerings are free (Bebras for Australian schools, CAT Coding from 2026, Bebras 365). Distribution is primarily through AMT's verified administration portal, with teachers acting as the key touchpoint, supported by bundle discounts for multi-competition registration. Earned revenue is supplemented by an Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources grant for Olympiad programs and by corporate partnerships — Jane Street as Major Partner and Optiver as Olympiad Partner — alongside operational alliances with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, Association Kangourou sans Frontières, the International Bebras Committee, and Australian Science Innovations.

Name

Australian Maths Trust

Legal name

Australian Mathematics Trust

Website

https://amt.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Australian Maths Trust is an Australian not-for-profit that delivers mathematics and informatics competitions, Olympiad pathway programs, and teacher-led enrichment curricula for primary and secondary students across Australia and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mathematics Education Programs

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Competition Coaching & Training Programs (AMC/AIME/USAMO/MathCounts) (EDAMAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olympiad-Style Proof & Advanced Topics Programs (Number Theory/Combinatorics/Geometry) (EDAMAEAD), Math Games, Puzzles & Recreational Math Programs (EDAMAEAM), Math Competition Administration Services (Proctoring, Grading, Logistics) (EDAMAEAO), Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads) (EDANAKAF)

Keywords

• Mathematics competitions
• Computational thinking
• Olympiad programs
• Mathematics enrichment
• Educational competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruce (Canberra)

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Competition Entry Fees: Schools pay per-student fees to register students in AMT competitions and programs. Fees vary by competition and are published publicly in AUD inclusive of GST. Bundle discounts are available for schools registering multiple competitions. Invoice terms are 30 days.
2. Printed Materials and Resources: AMT sells printed and digital resources including past papers, competition materials, and enrichment program materials through the AMT online shop (shop.amt.edu.au).
3. Maths Enrichment Programs: Maths Enrichment program materials are sold to schools at tiered pricing based on the program level (Ramanujan/Newton/Dirichlet at AUD $55.20, Euler/Gauss at AUD $56.00, Noether/Pólya at AUD $56.20). Materials include Teacher Guides, Student Problem Booklets, and Student Notes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Australian Maths Trust operates a portfolio of mathematics, computational thinking, and informatics competitions and enrichment programs for primary and secondary school students (Years 3-12). Flagship offerings include the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), Kangourou sans Frontières (KSF), Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge, Australian Informatics Olympiad (AIO), Maths Challenge, and Maths Enrichment, delivered primarily through verified schools and teachers. AMT also coordinates talent-identification pathways from school competitions to international Olympiad representation.

Product overview

Australian Maths Trust operates a platform of competitions and programs for primary and secondary students. The portfolio includes six annual competition events (AMC, KSF, Bebras, CAT, RPFCC, AIO, AIMO), two long-form in-school programs (Maths Challenge, Maths Enrichment), and Olympiad pathway programs (AMO, AIIO). Supporting resources include Problemo (teacher resource platform), Bebras 365 (online challenge archive), Bebras Unplugged (classroom materials), CAT Coding (programming extension), and Past Papers. The competitions are organized in three categories: Mathematics (AMC, KSF, AIMO, AMO), Algorithmics/Computational Thinking (Bebras, CAT, RPFCC, AIO, AIIO), and Maths for Young Australians (Maths Challenge, Maths Enrichment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Problemo: The 'go-to' maths problem-solving resource for teachers, providing teaching tools and student portal for developing problem-solving skills
• Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)
• Kangourou sans Frontières (KSF)
• Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT)
• Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge
• Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO)
• Australian Informatics Olympiad (AIO)
• Maths Challenge
• Maths Enrichment

Products and services

• Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) Australia's longest running and most well-known maths competition for school students (Years 3-12), containing unique problems designed annually to challenge and extend problem-solving skills.
• Kangourou sans Frontières (KSF) A 60-75 minute international online maths competition for Years 3-12, inspired by the AMC and coordinated in Australia by AMT, with over 6 million global participants annually.
• Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO) A 4-hour paper-based maths competition designed to recognise and stretch talented students in Years 7-10 with complex mathematical problem solving; results can lead to Olympiad pathway.
• Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge An engaging computational thinking challenge for students in Years 3-12, part of an international challenge involving over 2.9 million students from 60 countries.
• Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) A 60-minute problem-solving competition for Years 5-12, designed to encourage curiosity and multiple modes of thinking through algorithmic challenges.
• Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge (RPFCC) A 45-minute online coding competition for Years 5-12, using block-based or text-based programming, delivered by AMT in partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
• Australian Informatics Olympiad (AIO) A 3-hour online programming competition for students in Years 7-12 with coding skills; uses an automated judging system that compiles and runs source code against input scenarios to test correctness and efficiency.
• Maths Challenge A maths extension program for Years 3-10, delivered by teachers over 3-4 weeks, containing unique problems designed annually to foster understanding and joy of mathematical problem solving.
• Maths Enrichment A maths extension program suitable for Years 4-10, delivered over 12-16 weeks with extension material additional to the curriculum, with stages named after mathematicians (Ramanujan, Newton, Dirichlet, Euler, Gauss, Noether, Pólya).
• Australian Mathematical Olympiad (AMO) An Olympiad-level mathematics competition, restructured from January 2026 into AMO Summer, AMO Winter, and AMO Finals, with approximately 250 students invited per session.
• Australian Invitational Informatics Olympiad (AIIO) A programming competition for Australian and New Zealand students held annually in February, with around 40 students invited to participate; used to identify talent for the Informatics Selection School.
• Problemo A teacher resource platform described as the 'go-to' maths problem-solving resource for teachers, providing teaching tools and a student portal for developing students' problem-solving skills.
• Past Papers Past competition papers from AMC, AIMO, AMO and other AMT competitions available for purchase or free download through the AMT online shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bebras Challenge engages over 2.9 million students from 60 countries
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CSIROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBebras Australia began in 2014 and was delivered by CSIRO until 2023. From 2024, the AMT has been delivering the Bebras Challenge in Australia. With support from CSIRO, the AMT provided the Bebras Challenge free of charge for Australian schools in 2024.
• Raspberry Pi FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge (RPFCC) is delivered by AMT in partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The competition was formerly known as OUCC and rebranded from 2026. It is a 45-minute online coding competition for Years 5–12 using block-based or text-based programming.
• Association Kangourou sans FrontièrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSF is developed and delivered internationally by the Association Kangourou sans Frontières (AKSF). AMT coordinates the Australian delivery of KSF, the largest maths competition in the world with more than 6 million participants annually. AMT's Mike Clapper serves as KSF Delegate.
• International Bebras CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Bebras Committee coordinates the global Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge, meeting annually to assess potential questions and share resources. AMT delivers Bebras in Australia as part of this international network of 60+ countries.
• Australian Science InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMT co-delivers the annual Australian Olympiad Teams Announcement ceremony at Australian Parliament House with Australian Science Innovations. The two organisations also coordinate so that students cannot participate in more than one Olympiad program per year.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mathematical Association of America (MAA): Operates the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), AIME, USAMO and US team selection for the IMO. Direct counterpart to AMT's AMC/AIMO/AMO pipeline in the United States, running the same competition-coaching and talent-identification model at much larger scale.
• UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT): Runs the UK's Senior/Intermediate/Junior Mathematical Challenges, Mathematical Olympiads, and Team Maths Relay — the closest analogue to AMT's competitions in another English-speaking country. Non-profit, school-channel GTM, talent pathway structure mirrors AMT.
• Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS): Administers the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad and related national math competitions and Olympiad training camps. Operates the same model as AMT in a different national market, including team selection for the IMO.

Emerging players

• Art of Problem Solving (AoPS): Online learning platform and textbook publisher for competition mathematics. Overlaps with AMT in serving competition-track students (AMC/AIME prep) and runs its own courses, community, and materials that compete with AMT's Problemo and enrichment programs.
• Brilliant.org: Online STEM learning platform with guided problem-solving courses that compete for student attention in math and computer science. Overlaps thematically with AMT's enrichment and computational thinking programs but targets consumer/self-serve learners rather than school-channel delivery.

Broad incumbents

• 3P Learning (Mathletics): ASX-listed education technology company selling Mathletics, Mathseeds and Reading Eggs to schools worldwide. Australian-headquartered, sells math learning software through the same school procurement channel as AMT, but serves broader curriculum rather than competition preparation.
• Kumon: Global after-school math and reading program operating through franchise centres in 50+ countries including Australia. Provides supplemental math learning (including advanced/gifted track) to school-aged children through a similar paid enrollment model, but focused on routine mastery rather than competition.

Regional players

• Singapore Mathematical Society (SMS): Runs the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO), the National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore and team selection for the IMO. Same non-profit, school-channel competition and Olympiad-pathway model as AMT but operating in Singapore/Asia.
• Science Olympiad Foundation (India): Runs the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) and other large-scale school Olympiad exams across India and internationally. Comparable NFP school-competition model and Olympiad pipeline, but serving the Indian and South Asian market.

Others

• Wolfram Research: Provider of Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha and computational/mathematical learning resources. Adjacent to AMT's informatics and computational thinking offerings through shared STEM and computational-thinking audiences, but not a direct competition competitor.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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