THE ASIA PACIFIC MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (APMOPS) 2023

I. General Information:

KinderWorld International Group and Hwa Chong Institution will once again co-host the Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS) 2023 in Vietnam this year. Ever since APMOPS was introduced in Vietnam in 2009, many students have achieved various awards as shown below:

2010:– 2 students were ranked 11th and 12th places in the Final Round

2011:

13 Platinum Certificates

16 Gold Certificates

31 Silver Certificates

2012: – 3 students ranked 12th, 18th and 22nd received the Gold medals in the Invitation Round

2013:

2 students were ranked in the Top 10 of the competition

5 Gold medals were awarded to students ranked 4th, 9th, 28th, 29th and 30th in the Invitation Round

2014: – 3 students achieved between 8th to 40th place in the Invitation round

2015: – 6 students achieved between 2th and 40th place in the Invitation Round

2016: – 5 Gold medals were awarded to students ranked 1st, 3rd, 4th, 8th and 9th in the Invitation Round.

2017: – 4 students achieved between 4th to 40th place in the Invitation Round.

2018: – 6 students achieved between 4th and 40th place in the Invitation Round.

2019: – 5 students achieved between 3rd and 40th place in the Invitation Round

2020 – 2022: APMOPS was not organized in Vietnam due to COVID-19

Hwa Chong Institution is a premier independent school with a rich history of 90 years. The school has the highest Oxford University and Cambridge University admission rate in Singapore and has the most number of awardees of the President’s Scholarship, Singapore.

APMOPS is a prestigious event whereby students from countries in the Asia-Pacific region including Australia, China, India, Singapore, New Zealand and Vietnam have the opportunity to interact and compete with top students in Mathematics.

II. Details information

There are two rounds in the APMOPS 2023 Competition:

First Round in Vietnam will be held online at home, supervised via APMOPS & HCIC App on Saturday, 15 April 2023.

Invitation Round in Singapore: Hwa Chong Institution will decide depending on the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Tentative date for Invitation Round is on Saturday, 27 May 2023.

If the Invitation Round is held in Singapore, the candidates with the best results in First Round of the Asia- Pacific region will be invited by Hwa Chong Institution to participate in the Invitation Round and Award Ceremony at Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore.

If the Invitation Round is not held in Singapore, the candidates will receive a soft copy of the APMOPS First Round Certificate ONLY issued by Hwa Chong Institution.

Please be advised that students’ raw scores will not be publicized; only final results are released to parents and students (if any).

A. First Round

1. Date of Competition: Saturday, 15 April 2023

2. Duration: 9.00 – 11.00 am (2 hours).

3. Format: online at home via Competition Website of Hwa Chong Institution and APMOPS & HCIC App. Username and Password will only be given after payment of Registration Fee

The link for Competition Website of Hwa Chong Institution is: https://apmops.hci.hk.cn/login

4. Eligibility:

Year 6 students of School Year 2022-2023.

Students have not participated in APMOPS.

5. Student’s User Guide: Please download and read carefully from the website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nh96d3jT7byuStNjHNgTslAfFTK6_KBc/view

6. APMOPS & HCIC App Handbook: Please download and read carefully from the website:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1biYke6jjMqqLlIQzJLA-a8693jZqLSr1/view

7. Instructions for Participants

a. Devices & Connections:

All participants must have their own tablets/ laptops/ desktops with strong internet connection with suitable browser to access the competition website. Participant must have additional device such as mobile phone or tablet with camera, suitable remaining storage space (at least 500Mb) and with internet connection to log in the APMOPS & HCIC App.

APMOPS & HCIC App must be used concurrently with the APMOPS Competition website. It is responsibility of the participant to ensure that the App is used when they are doing the Competition at home and that the video is captured properly accordingly to the specifications stated in the APMOPS & HCIC App Handbook.

b. Login Details: Usename and Password will be provided by the

c. Competition Time:

The competition will start at 9.00 am sharp and end at 11.00 am. All participants must be ready by 8:50 am.

At 8:50 am, participants are required to log in to the APMOPS Competition website and the APMOPS & HCIC App. All participants will be placed in a waiting room. At 9:00 am, the portal will open for the students to start the competition.

There will be a timer on the screen and participants will be able to see the time remaining for the

d. Participants must read the instructions carefully on the screen before you start the

e. The use of calculators, mathematical sets or mathematical tables, written notes is strictly NOT allowed during the competition.

f. Honesty is to be maintained throughout the No form of communication between candidates and/ or outsiders is allowed after the Competition starts and throughout the Competition time. Zero mark shall be awarded to students who have acted dishonestly, cheated, attempted to cheat or helped others in the competition. After the competition, please log out of the APMOPS competition website.

g. The results will be void for participants who failed to meet any of the above instructions or any other rules of the Competition.

h. There will be no make-up competition for participants who have any technical issues or are unable to complete the online competition from home for any reasons.

i. Please regularly visit KinderWorld website http://kinderworld.net to get updated information about the APMOPS Competition.

8. Registration

8.1 Registration Fee: VND 980,000 / student and is non-refundable

8.2 Registration Form:

Download the Application Form from the website:
https://kinderworld.net/apmops-2023/registration-form/ and fill in the information. Parents and students must sign the Registration Form, attach a photo, and submit to Organizing Committee by 28 Feb 2023.

8.3 How to Register:

a. North: Choose one of the options below:

Register at School: Registration will be held on Saturday, 25 February 2023 from 9.30am to 11.30am at Singapore International School @ Van Phuc, 2D Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound 46 Van Bao Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Registration by post and bank transfer: Candidates registering for the competition send the registration form (including one 3×4 photo) and the registration fee by 28 February 2023 with below details:

i. Receiver: Nguyen Thu Huong – Academic Department

Address: Floor 4 – Singapore International School – Gamuda Gardens 2 Road, Gamuda Gardens, Km 4.4 Phap Van, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Mail Label: Student’s Full Name_ Date of Birth _ APMOPS Registration Form

Tel: 024 7304 0777

Email: huong.nguyenthu@kinderworldgroup.com

ii. Transfer of Registration Fee: Transfer to KinderWorld Vietnam’s company account address (make sure details are complete and clear to avoid mistakes) – transfer each student individually.

Beneficiary: Cong ty Co Phan Kinderworld Viet Nam

Account number: 115002874042 (Transfer in VND)

Bank name: Vietinbank – Western Hanoi Branch

Bank address: Ha Noi, Viet Nam

SWIFT code: ICBVVNVX146

Transfer Purpose: Student’s Full Name _Date of Birth_APMOPS Registration Fee 2023

b. Centre & South: Choose one of the options below:

Registration at Schools from 20 February to 28 February 2023 at the following addresses:

Singapore International School @ Danang

Singapore International Schools @ Vung Tau

Singapore International Schools @Binh Duong New City

Singapore International School @ Saigon South

Singapore International School @ Can Tho

KinderWorld JSC in Ho Chi Minh City

i. Receiver: Tran Ngoc Tram – Academic Department

Address: Unit 808, 8th Floor Centre Point Building 106 Nguyen Van Troi, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC

Mail Label: Student’s Full Name_ Date of Birth _ APMOPS Registration Form

Tel: 028 7306 6777

Email: tram.tranngoc@kinderworldgroup.com

ii. Transfer of Registration Fee: Transfer to KinderWorld Vietnam’s company account address (make sure details are complete and clear to avoid mistakes) – transfer each student individually.

Beneficiary: Chi nhanh Cong ty CP KinderWorld Viet Nam tai HCM

Account No: 69516688 (VND)

Bank name: VPbank

Bank address: 89 Lang Ha Street, Dong Da District, Ha Noi

Swift code: VPBKVNVX

Transfer Purpose: Student’s Full Name _Date of Birth_APMOPS Registration Fee 2023

Note:

After submitting the Registration Form and making payment, please send an email to the Organizing Committee about the student registration information so that we can check and issue a red invoice.

Please read all instructions and study all guidelines on the Competition carefully before registering as the Registration Fee is non-refundable.

B. Invitation Round

1. Date of Competition: Saturday, 27 May 2023 (Hwa Chong Institution will decide depending on the Covid- 19 situation).

2. Venue: Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore

3. Eligibility:

Top qualifying participants from the First Round will be invited by Hwa Chong Institution for the Invitation Round in Singapore. Each qualifying participant will require a current & valid passport with no less than 6 months validity and a valid visa to Singapore (if required).

4. Sponsorship:

KinderWorld International Group will sponsor the 5 Top qualifying participants of Vietnam and invited by Hwa Chong Institution with return air fares: Hanoi – Singapore – Hanoi.

All expenses in Singapore including accommodation, food and local tours will be sponsored by Hwa Chong Institution.

All other expenses such as passport, visa, travel insurance and personal allowance are not included.

5. Prizes for the Invitation Round:

A total of 40 Individual Prizes will be awarded by Hwa Chong Institution to the top 40 participants in the Asia Pacific region in the Invitation Round. Prizes are as follows:

1st Prize : S$1000 and 1 medal

2nd Prize : S$800 and 1 medal

3rd Prize : S$500 and 1 medal

4th – 5th Prize : S$300 and 1 medal

6th – 10th Prize : S$100 and 1 medal

11th – 40th Prize : 1 medal per award

6. Announcement of Winners:

The winners of the Invitation Round will be announced on Saturday, 27 May 2023 at the Prize Presentation Ceremony in Singapore.

For further information, please contact KinderWorld International Group’s APMOPS 2023 coordinator:

a. North:

Ms Nguyen Thu Huong

Singapore Internaltional School @ Gamuda Gardens