Spring Cup 2026: The Most Worthwhile Olympiad Competition to Kick Off the Year!
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Part 1 Spring Cup: 40 Years of Excellence — From Beijing to the World
Founded in 1984 in Beijing by the Municipal Education Bureau and the Mathematical Society, the Spring Cup is known for its high-quality original problems and rigorous thinking-based assessment system. Over the past 40 years, the competition has expanded from Beijing to cities across China and overseas regions such as Macau, Australia, New Zealand, and now Singapore.
In 2023, the Spring Cup was officially introduced to Singapore by Kangaroo Study. Its exceptional problem quality and strong emphasis on mathematical reasoning quickly earned recognition from both students and parents. Covering key modules such as calculation, geometry, and number theory, many of its past problems have even been referenced or adapted by Singapore’s major competitions (RMO, APMOPS, and NMOS).
As a result, the Spring Cup naturally becomes the most suitable high-intensity thinking training for students in January–February, and use it as practical preparation for RMO, APMOPS, and NMOS。
On 10 January 2023, the first Spring Cup Singapore edition awarded 68 medals. Participants not only received medals, certificates, and prizes, but also gained systematic logical-thinking training, insights from outstanding students, and a special lecture delivered by an IMO Gold Medal Coach, broadening their mathematical horizons and strengthening their motivation to learn.
Students gained medals, certificates, and prizes
Top students’ experience sharing
Olympiad training seminar by an IMO Gold Medal Coach
Part 2 Why Spring Cup 2026 Is the Best Math Competition to Start the Year
1. The Ideal Warm-Up for Singapore’s “Big Three” Competitions
100% Original Olympiad-Style Problems for Advanced Thinkers
Original Problems:
Jointly developed by the Spring Cup Problem Committee and Fangtian Olympiad Coaches, all questions are 100% original. The problems are innovative, challenging, and designed to accurately assess students’ reasoning and their ability to generalize ideas.
Olympiad Training:
Singapore’s major math competitions (RMO, APMOPS, NMOS) take place from March to June. The Spring Cup, held in January–February, adjusts its content and structure to match these competitions—but with higher difficulty. It helps students identify weaknesses, strengthen core skills, and prepare for peak competition season.
Using RMO and APMOPS as examples, let’s examine how closely the Spring Cup aligns with Singapore’s major competitions. Below is the comparison of assessment modules between the Spring Cup and RMO/APMOPS:
APMOPS 2014-2025 Round1 Module Distribution
RMO 2014-2025 Round1 Module Distribution
This chart shows the module distribution for Round 1 of RIPMWC and SMOPS. As you can see, the key focus areas are Calculation, Geometry, and Number Theory. These are also the core modules assessed in the P5–P6 categories of the Spring Cup.
SCMO Round1 Module Distribution
Next, let’s look at the comparison of difficulty levels. We can see that the key concepts assessed are largely the same, while the Spring Cup presents a higher level of challenge.
SCMO and RMO：
SCMO and APMOPS：
Spring Cup problems have been directly used in the RMO — a double affirmation of the competition’s quality and authority.
2. Professional “Learn–Practice–Diagnose” System
Learning Phase:
Free online lessons covering key modules and high-frequency topics.
Practice Phase:
Online mock competition + full solution walkthrough + Q&A.
Diagnosis Phase:
PAIS diagnostic report and one-to-one coaching to target specific weaknesses.
3. Compete Alongside Top Olympiad Students
Many SMO National Team members and top award winners from major competitions participate, giving students the chance to challenge themselves against the strongest peers.
3. Attractive Awards — Medals, Certificates & Rewards up to 1,760 SGD
（1）Individual Awards：
Top 3 in each level: Platinum Medal, Certificate, 300 SGD cash, free Kangaroo Study Exploration Program, and free entry to the Olympiad Master Camp.
Top 8%: Gold Medal, Certificate, 100 SGD cash, 200 SGD voucher for Kangaroo Study’s long-term classes, free Master Camp entry.
Next 12%: Silver Medal, Certificate, 50 SGD cash, 100 SGD voucher for Kangaroo Study’s long-term classes, free Master Camp entry.
Next 20%: Bronze Medal, Certificate, 50 SGD voucher for Kangaroo Study’s long-term classes.Others: Honorary Award, Certificate, and gift.
（2）Team Awards：
Teams of three (same level). Team score = total of all three students.
Top 4%: Team Gold
Next 6%: Team Silver
Next 10%: Team Bronze
Others: Merit Award
Part 3 Eight Groups from P1 to Secondary — Accurately Tailored to Student Readiness
2026P1– Olympiad Foundations. Strengthens number sense, simple reasoning, and introduces structured problem solving.
2026P2– Progressive Training (Above SASMO Level). Higher difficulty with enhanced calculation, combinations, and pattern reasoning.
2026P3– Capability Breakthrough & GEP Preparation. More complex multi-step reasoning; transition toward GEP and NMOS-style thinking.
2026P4– Olympiad Entry Level (Aligned with NMOS). Solid introduction to number theory, basic geometry, and combinations.
2026P5– Olympiad Strengthening (Aligned with NMOS). Greater depth, breadth, and NMOS problem-solving.
2026P6– High-Level Challenge (Aligned with RMO & APMOPS). Advanced number theory, deep geometry, and complex combinations.
2026 Sec Junior– Aligned with SMO Junior. Systematic algebra, number theory, and geometry, preparing students for SMO Junior.
2026 Sec Advanced– Aligned with SMO Senior & Open. Highest difficulty; prepares students for SMO Senior, Open, and early IMO-level skills.
Part 4 Past papers
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