FAQs - Kangaroo Math Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Kangaroo Math Competition?

The Kangaroo Math Competition is the world's largest math competition, with over 6 million participants from more than 100 countries. In Malaysia, almost 80,000 students from over 2,400 schools took part as of 2025.

2. Who organizes the Kangaroo Math Competition?

In Malaysia, this competition is organized by Ardent Educational Consultants, led by Mr. Suhaimi Ramly, the President of Kangaroo Math Malaysia. It is run in collaboration with the Association Kangourou Sans Frontières (AKSF), ensuring the competition meets international standards while being locally relevant.

3. What is the purpose of the competition?

To promote math education and problem-solving skills among students.
To encourage creative thinking and analytical development beyond the standard curriculum.
To give students a strong foundation for future roles in STEM and the digital economy.

4. How long has the Kangaroo Math Competition been running in Malaysia?

The Kangaroo Math Competition has been held in Malaysia since 2013.

1. How do I register for the Kangaroo Math Competition 2026?

For Teachers:
To register students, you may share the Public Form link with them, or students can inform you directly if they would like to join. Students will need to provide their name, age, MyKID/Passport number, gender, and make the payment. After that, you can log in to contesthub.my to complete their registration.

For Parents:
Parents can register their child through the teacher-in-charge (TIC) if the school is participating. The TIC will provide a Public Form for you to fill in. For more information, please contact your child's school teacher-in-charge (TIC).

2. When is the registration deadline?

The registration deadline is 4 March 2026. Please register before this date to secure your spot.

3. Can I register individually, or must I register through my school?

There is NO INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION this year. Since the competition is paper-based, all students must register through their school, a learning centre, or a tuition centre that is participating.

4. How do I determine the correct category for my student or child's registration?

You can follow the table below to determine the appropriate category for your child's registration, based on age or year level in school.

Pre-Ecolier
Public: Standard 1 & 2
Int'l: Year 1 & 2

Ecolier
Public: Standard 3 & 4
Int'l: Year 3 & 4

Benjamin
Public: Standard 5 & 6
Int'l: Year 5 & 6

Cadet
Public: Form 1 & 2
Int'l: Year 7 & 8

Junior
Public: Form 3 & 4
Int'l: Year 9 & 10

Senior
Public: Form 5, 6 & Pre-U
Int'l: Year 11 & 12

5. What if a parent registered under the wrong school?

Once registered, the student cannot switch schools. Parents must be informed early.

6. How can I update my details after submitting my registration through "Public Form"?

If you need to update your information, please contact your teacher-in-charge (TIC). They can access ContestHub and help you make the necessary changes.

7. Where can I get the Public Form link?

For Teachers: To get the Public Form link:

Log in to your ContestHub account.
Click "List of Competitions."
Under the Action section, select "Add Participant."
Click "Public Form" and turn it ON.
Copy the link and share it with parents.

For Parents: Please contact your child's teacher-in-charge. They will provide you with the Public Form link.

8. Can I register under a surrogate school or learning centre using the public form?

No. Surrogate students must be registered directly through the teacher. The public form is only for students officially under that school or learning centre.

9. Why can't surrogate students use the public form?

The public form is linked to the school or learning centre's account, so the school name printed on the certificate will follow the registered learning centre or school.

10. Can a teacher share the public form link with students from another school?

No. The Public Form link is linked to the teacher's school via ContestHub, so it's not valid for students from other schools.

11. Will surrogate students get the same recognition?

Yes, as long as they are registered correctly through the teacher, they will receive certificates and awards according to their results.

1. What is the registration fee for the Kangaroo Math Competition 2026?

School: The registration fee is per participant:

RM 40.00 (Early Bird price)
RM 45.00 (Normal price)

Payment should be made to the teacher-in-charge. Please note that each school may have a different payment process, so kindly follow the instructions given by your school's teacher-in-charge.

2. What payment methods are accepted?

For Teachers: Payment can be made through:

Transfer / Bank-in
Cheque
Billplz (Malaysian FPX Online Banking)
Stripe (Credit/Debit Card)

For Parents: Parents must make payment through the teacher-in-charge at the school. If you receive the Public Form link, you may also pay online through Billplz (Malaysian FPX Online Banking) and Stripe (Credit/Debit Card).

3. Will I receive a payment confirmation?

Yes. Once your payment is successful, a confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address. For Billplz payments, a confirmation email will be sent automatically.

4. Can I get a refund if the student cannot attend the competition?

No. The registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, even if the student is unable to take part in the competition.

1. What is the structure of the Kangaroo Math Competition?

The competition is paper-based and held in person (face-to-face), administered at each school under supervision by the Teacher-in-Charge.
Each paper has 24 multiple-choice questions (except Pre-Ecolier and Ecolier, which have 20 questions).
Every question has 5 answer choices.
Students will receive a question booklet and an OMR answer sheet.

2. When should the competition be conducted in schools?

The competition should be conducted at the participating school and invigilated by the Teacher-in-Charge (TIC). Schools under the Ministry of Education are encouraged to conduct the competition outside normal teaching hours, in line with KPM guidelines.

3. How long is the competition?

The total duration of the test is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

4. How are the results evaluated?

Students earn points only for correct answers, and there are no penalties for wrong answers:

Questions 1–10: +3 points each
Questions 11–20: +4 points each
Questions 21–24: +5 points each

5. Can students bring any stationery during the competition?

Yes. Students may bring 2B pencils, erasers, and rulers. However, calculators are NOT allowed.

6. What subjects/topics are included?

Logic
Mathematics puzzles
Number patterns
Geometry
Problem solving

7. When will the competition materials arrive?

The materials are usually delivered to schools about one week before the official school contest date.

8. What materials will TICs receive before the competition?

Question papers
OMR answer sheets
Teacher's Guide Booklet
Participant lists
Return parcel

1. Who is eligible to participate in the Kangaroo Math Competition?

All students studying in Malaysia are eligible to participate, including both local (Malaysian citizens) and international students (foreign passport holders).

2. Are there any age or grade level restrictions?

Students above the age of 19 and those who have already entered university are not eligible to participate in the Kangaroo Math Competition.

1. What prizes are awarded to the top 10%?

The top 10% of participants in the Kangaroo Math Competition will receive a Medal and Certificate. In addition, the overall top scorer will receive the special Grand Prix Award.

2. Do all participants receive a certificate?

Yes. All students who join the competition will receive a Certificate of Participation. In addition, high-achieving students will receive awards based on their scores:

🥇 Gold
🥈 Silver
🥉 Bronze
📜 Honorable Mention

3. Can parents pick up medals and certificates directly from the organizers?

No. All awards are delivered to the school, and the Teacher-in-Charge will distribute them to students.

1. When does Early Bird registration start and end?

Early Bird registration (RM40) opens on 24 November 2025 and closes on 21 January 2026.

2. When does Normal registration start?

Normal registration (RM45) begins on 22 January 2026 until 4 March 2026.

3. When is the registration deadline?

Registration closes on 4 March 2026. Be sure to register before this date to secure your child's participation.

4. When is the competition day?

The competition will be held on 22 April 2026.

5. When will the results be announced?

Results will be released in August 2026.

1. Will there be any preparation workshops or orientations?

Yes! We are offering the Kangaroo Math Preparatory Workshop 2026 to help students prepare for the competition and gain confidence.

2. How to register for the preparatory workshop 2026?

For Teachers: When registering the student for the competition, you can add-on the workshop at the same time. The student will pay for both together.

For Parents: You can ask your child's teacher to add-on the workshop during registration. If registering via the Public Form, you can add it yourself.

3. How much is the fee for the preparatory workshop?

RM 108 (Early Bird price)
RM 120 (Normal price)

4. When does workshop registration open and close?

Workshop registration follows the same dates as the competition registration.

5. What do students get if they join the preparatory workshop?

Module Booklet
Printed Certificate
Exclusive Merchandise
Access to the online workshop's recording

6. Who can I contact for the workshop?

You may contact Ms. Erlina at 📞 011-6095 4143 for any enquiries regarding the preparatory workshop.

7. Where can I buy practice books?

Practice books can be purchased online at: https://shop.ardentedu.com/

8. How can I stay updated about events and news?

Stay updated by visiting the official website and following Kangaroo Math Malaysia on social media:

Website: https://www.kangaroomath.com.my/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KangarooMathMalaysia

1. Can I use my existing ContestHub account if I continue as TIC at the same school?

Yes. If your school participated in 2025 and you are still teaching there, you can use your existing account. Just log in with the same username and password and update your profile if needed.

2. If I'm still the TIC but at a new school, can I use my existing account?

No, you need to register a new account under your new school's name. We recommend using a new email address. If you want to use the same email as your previous account, kindly contact our customer support team for assistance.

3. How can a new school join the competition?

Each school must appoint at least one Teacher-In-Charge (TIC) to handle registration, payment, and the competition day.

The TIC needs a ContestHub account. To be officially recognized as TIC, contact our customer support team (see Contact Information).

4. How many teachers can be TICs?

Up to three teachers can be assigned as TICs per school. If you need more, contact our support team for assistance.

5. Do I need a new ContestHub account if I transfer to another school?

Yes. You must create a new account for your new school. Using your old account will associate your students with your previous school.

6. How can I recover my ContestHub login credentials?

To recover your login credentials:

Go to ContestHub.my
Click "Forgot Password" on the login page
Enter the email linked to your account
Follow the instructions in the password reset email sent to your inbox

1. When will the Kangaroo Math 2026 results be released?

The Kangaroo Math Competition 2026 results are expected to be released in the first week of August 2026.

The results remain available on our website from August to December 2026, so you can check them at any time that is convenient for you.

2. Where can I check my Kangaroo Math 2026 results?

Teachers and students can check their results through the official Kangaroo Math Malaysia website:

🌐 https://www.kangaroomath.com.my/

The results will be available once they have been officially released.

3. What should I do if I cannot find my result on the website?

Please try searching using the student's name or student ID. If you are still unable to find the result, please contact our Customer Service team for further assistance. 😊

For competition inquiries, contact our hotline: 📞 03-41420441

Or, reach out to our customer support team (Call/WhatsApp) on weekdays (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm):

📞 Surie: 018-392 0204
📞 Jannah: 018-3604143
📞 Nadhirah: 016-2574143

4. How are the Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honourable Mention (HM), and Certificate of Participation (COP) awards determined?

This year, more than 114,000 students participated in the Kangaroo Math Competition 2026! The awards are determined based on each competition category as follows:

🥇 Top 10% – Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal with an Award Certificate

🎖️ Next 40% – Honourable Mention (HM) Certificate

📜 Remaining 50% – Certificate of Participation (COP)

The distribution of Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals within the Top 10% is determined according to the official Kangaroo Math award criteria.

5. How can I request a correction to a student's name, school name, or competition category?

After the results are released, a 1-week correction period will be opened for students and teachers to review the results and submit any necessary corrections to student information, such as the student's name, school name, or competition category.

The Correction Form will be available on the Results page of our website during the correction period.

6. When will the E-Certificate be available?

Approximately 4 weeks after the results are released, the e-Certificates will be available for the Teacher-in-Charge (TIC) to download from the ContestHub system.

Only the Teacher-in-Charge (TIC) can download the e-Certificates, as access is available only through their personal ContestHub account using their registered email address.

7. When will the hardcopy certificate be available?

The hardcopy certificates, medals, and other awards will be prepared and distributed to schools starting in November, according to our distribution schedule.

An announcement will be made once the distribution process begins.

8. When will the PAJSK marks be updated or available?

The PAJSK application process is subject to approval by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM). Once there are any official updates regarding PAJSK recognition or submission, we will inform all participating schools through our social media channels.

9. Who should I contact regarding my Kangaroo Math 2026 results?

For competition inquiries, contact our hotline: 📞 03-41420441

Or, reach out to our customer support team (Call/WhatsApp) on weekdays (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm):

📞 Surie: 018-392 0204
📞 Jannah: 018-3604143
📞 Nadhirah: 016-2574143

1. Will there be an e-certificate?

Yes. E-certificates are available for download through ContestHub.

2. Will there be a hard-copy certificate?

Yes. Hard-copy certificates and medals (if any) will be mailed to schools.

3. What happens if there is an error on my certificate?

After results are announced, there is a correction form where teachers can submit changes for student name, school name, or category.

4. What awards are given on the certificates?

Certificates are given based on performance:

Gold, Silver & Bronze (Top 10%)
Honorable Mention (Next 40%)
Certificate of Participation for all remaining participants (Next 50%)

5. Is the certificate officially recognized?

Yes. The certificate is jointly signed by Dr. Meike Akveld (Chairman of the Association Kangourou Sans Frontières, AKSF) and Mr. Suhaimi Ramly (Director of Kangaroo Math Malaysia).

6. Will the teacher-in-charge receive certificates?

Yes.

E-certificates: Available upon request.
Hard copies: Provided to teachers registered as TICs in ContestHub.

1. Who can I contact for inquiries or assistance?

For competition inquiries, contact our hotline: 📞 03-41420441

Or, reach out to our customer support team on weekdays (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm):

📞 018-392 0204 (Call/WhatsApp)
📞 018-3604143 (Call/WhatsApp)
📞 016-2574143 (Call/WhatsApp)

Address:
100-1, Jalan 2/23A, Off Jalan Genting Klang, Taman Danau Kota, 53300 Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dear Parents,

The Kangaroo Math Competition is a paper-based competition. Students need to register through their school or tuition centre. If your school is not participating, you can contact the listed learning centre near your area. Fees may vary depending on the centre.

📍 KUALA LUMPUR

1) Pusat Tuisyen Seri Fajar (Cheras)
▫️ Teacher: Ms Fong
▫️ Phone: 016-323 4956

2) Pro Young Edu (Cheras)
▫️ Teacher: Becky
▫️ Phone: 011-5880 5648

3) DK Chess Academy (Taman Setiawangsa)
▫️ Teacher: Mohd Aiziuddin
▫️ Phone: 011-2345 1101

4) BTB Maths System Damansara (Kepong)
▫️ Teacher: Ooi Chee Sin
▫️ Phone: 012-331 8825

5) Pusat Tuisyen Pedoman Bestari
▫️ Teacher: Cikgu Cheng Hui Thing
▫️ Phone: 018-380 1692

📍 SELANGOR

1) Pusat Tuisyen Dominan (Sepang & Putrajaya)
▫️ Teacher: Mr. Khairul Bariah
▫️ Phone: 012-997 6554

2) Singapore Mathlab™ Learning Centre (Puchong)
▫️ Teacher: Mr Hoong
▫️ Phone: 016-600 3528

3) Bright Train Learning Center (Klang)
▫️ Teacher: Ms Lim Bee Guat
▫️ Phone: 011-1056 0180

4) Pusat Tuisyen Pasifik (Klang)
▫️ Teacher: Geetha Gunasekaran
▫️ Phone: 010-369 7871

5) Pusat Perkembangan Minda Anugerah Terindah (Puchong Utama)
▫️ Teacher: Khaw Ai Ling
▫️ Phone: 011-1285 8841

6) Akademi OCS (Batu Caves)
▫️ Teacher: Norhayati
▫️ Phone: 017-257 0002

7) CS Akademy (Puchong Utama)
▫️ Teacher: Cikgu Shila
▫️ Phone: 017-259 7659

8) Khalifah Academy (Rawang)
▫️ Teacher: Cikgu Kamila
▫️ Phone: 013-701 6510

9) Pros Training Centre (Puchong)
▫️ Teacher: Cikgu Chong Pei Ying
▫️ Phone: 010-216 5215

10) Think Academy (Damansara)
▫️ Teacher: Cikgu Zhao Yao
▫️ Phone: 011-3925 5787

11) Fly High Education Centre (Shah Alam)
▫️ Teacher: Cikgu Ira
▫️ Phone: 012-220 6280

📍 PENANG

1) Penang Math Platform (Gelugor)
▫️ Phone: 014-602 0796

2) Akademi Matematik Minda (Gelugor)
▫️ Teacher: Loh Lay Huon
▫️ Phone: 016-422 6246

3) Mathkids Learning Centre (Butterworth)
▫️ Teacher: Lim Soo Yean
▫️ Phone: 012-426 3727

4) I Smart Olympiad Learning Centre (Pulau Tikus)
▫️ Teacher: Puan Cher
▫️ Phone: 012-486 8588

5) Achieversmath Learning Center (Bayan Lepas)
▫️ Teacher: Chew Soo Noan
▫️ Phone: 012-453 1102

6) Cempaka Learning Center (Multiple locations)
▫️ Teacher: Shuhada
▫️ Phone: 019-452 2009

7) Pusat Perkembangan Minda Aspirasi Dinamik (Simpang Ampat)
▫️ Teacher: Lee Ee Wen
▫️ Phone: 016-448 0354

8) SK Brilliant Tuition Center (Kepala Batas)
▫️ Teacher: Siti Khadijah Omar Hamdan
▫️ Phone: 010-930 5063

9) Pusat Tuisyen Bijak Matematik Sains (Kepala Batas)
▫️ Teacher: Siti Khadijah Omar Hamdan
▫️ Phone: 010-930 5063

📍 JOHOR

1) Pusat Tuisyen Jaya Hikmat (Pekan Nanas)
▫️ Teacher: Ms. Wong Juan Hao
▫️ Phone: 012-411 3177

2) Pusat Perkembangan Minda Nadi Ilmu (Johor Baharu)
▫️ Teacher: Ms. Lim Cheah Hui
▫️ Phone: 010-826 5780

3) Pusat Tuisyen Tasek Jaya (Masai)
▫️ Teacher: Sir Bala
▫️ Phone: 016-442 6678

4) Brainbuilder Dr Fong Singapore Maths (Iskandar Puteri)
▫️ Teacher: Hoo Fong Ling
▫️ Phone: 013-353 9511

📍 PERAK

1) Pusat Tuisyen Minda Magik (Taiping)
▫️ Teacher: Ms Beh
▫️ Phone: 012-504 9161

2) Pusat Tuisyen Sukses Konsisten (Chemor)
▫️ Teacher: Umadevi
▫️ Phone: 017-568 0360

📍 NEGERI SEMBILAN

1) Passionate Home Tuition (Seremban)
▫️ Teacher: Sethurajeswari
▫️ Phone: 012-691 6907

2) Edupro Education Sdn. Bhd (Seremban)
▫️ Teacher: Chan Siow Shia
▫️ Phone: 017-379 7786

3) Gen Arif (Smartgen Academy) (Putra Nilai)
▫️ Teacher: Darshini A/P Maniam
▫️ Phone: 016-633 8864

📍 KEDAH

1) Be Positive Centre (Bedong)
▫️ Teacher: Cheetalakchumy Balu
▫️ Phone: 011-2626 5396

2) Pusat Tuisyen Aman Genius (Sungai Petani)
▫️ Teacher: Khoo Siew Guek
▫️ Phone: 018-404 2326

3) Edu Zone Services (Alor Setar)
▫️ Teacher: Tai Bee Keow
▫️ Phone: 016-322 1434

📍 MELAKA

1) Pusat Tuisyen Olimpik Pintar (Krubong)
▫️ Teacher: Lau Sook Ling
▫️ Phone: 017-619 1818

📍 SABAH

1) Pusat Perkembangan Minda Akademik Intelek (Tawau)
▫️ Teacher: Mr Wong Ching Hiung
▫️ Phone: 016-826 2860

📍 SARAWAK

1) Mathematical Olympiad Training Center (Sibu)
▫️ Teacher: Wang Xiao Peng
▫️ Phone: 011-1050 5789

2) E Mathematics Olympiad System Kuching (Kuching)
▫️ Teacher: Diane Sim Chen Hoon
▫️ Phone: 013-802 0090