LASTEST UPDATE ▪️ COMPETITION INFORMATION
The First Contest of the 2023-2024 Cup is Completed
Caribou Contests
The Caribou Mathematics Competition or Caribou Cup or Caribou Contest is an international online math contest held six times over the school year.
Interested in the competition?
Competition Overview
Any school-aged students, regardless of nationality or schooling system
Eligibility
Free - $512/school
Entry fee
Year-round
Submission deadline
Competition Details
1. Overview
The Caribou Cup is an international online math competition held six times a year, offering contests in seven grade levels (from K/1 to 11/12). Students compete in their grade level or a higher one if desired, with 50 minutes to complete each contest.
- Languages: Available in English, French, Persian, Mandarin, Ukrainian, Khmer, Vietnamese, and Bahasa Melayu.
- Timing: Students can participate within their school’s contest window (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM local time), with contests running on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Special Features: Includes interactive math games, math history questions, and video solutions. Prizes and certificates are awarded for participation and top performance.
2. Fee
- Free for the first contest (October) and the lowest grade level (K/1).
- Yearly Access Code fee: $14.40 CAD for grades 2–4 and $24.00 CAD for grades 5–12.
- School-wide access option: $512 CAD for unlimited participants.
- Free participation for students in specific countries (e.g., Ghana, Ukraine).
3. Upcoming Contests
- Mathematics Contests: Held in November, January, February, April, and May for grades K/1 through 11/12.
- Coding Contests: Held in December and May, with a 2-hour time limit.
- Calcrostic Contests: Scheduled for March, requiring one non-math credit per test.
