World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions - WFNMC

The Federation was created in 1984 during the Fifth International Congress for Mathematical Education.

The Federation aims to provide a focal point for those interested in, and concerned with, conducting national mathematics competitions for the purpose of stimulating the learning of mathematics.

Its objectives include:

  1. serving as a resource for the exchange of information and ideas on mathematics competitions through publications and conferences;
  2. assisting with the developmnent and improvement of mathematics competitions;
  3. increasing public awareness of the role of mathematics competitions in the education of all students and assuring that the imprortance of that role is properly recognised in academic circles;
  4. creating and enhancing professional links between mathematicians involved in competitions around the world.


IOI Secretariat / ioi-secretariat@win.tue.nl