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Can International Students Take BMO? Eligibility Reality Check for 2026 (China Focus)
Yes, international students can sit the British Mathematical Olympiad — but the rules separate two distinct questions: who can have their BMO paper marked, and who can be selected for the UK IMO team. This guide walks through the actual eligibility rules, how the discretionary entry path works for schools outside the UK, the China-specific… Read article
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What Is the British Mathematical Olympiad? A 2026 Complete Guide for International Students
The British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO) is the senior end of the UK Mathematics Trust pathway, run in its present form since 1965 and used to select the UK team for the International Mathematical Olympiad since 1967. This guide walks through the two-round structure, the SMC selection path, international student eligibility, and what BMO participation actually… Read article
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The Mathematical Olympiad for Girls: Five Years In
An editorial retrospective on the Mathematical Olympiad for Girls fifteen years after its 2011 introduction — what it has done for the senior UK Olympiad cohort and what it has not. Read article
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Preparing for the SMC and BMO Round 1 from a UK Boarding School
A practical preparation plan for new Year 12 international students at UK boarding schools, covering the August-to-November window leading into BMO Round 1. Read article
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Welcome to the BMO and UKMT Pathway Guide
An independent editorial guide to the UKMT competition pathway, compiled for international students preparing for the senior route from outside the United Kingdom. Read article