Online Round Guidelines

Compete from anywhere in the world. Three rounds across the year — your best result is what counts.

Three rounds · 5 age categories · 20 MC + 10 SA · 120 minutes · Online, from anywhere

Overview

The primary qualification pathway

The Komodo Online Round is the primary qualification pathway to the Komodo International Math Competition 2027 Global Round. It brings competition to students wherever they are — no travel, no special equipment, just a device and an internet connection.

For Komodo 2026/2027, the Online Round will be held across three separate sessions. Participants may join any or all three rounds and continue progressing until they qualify for the Global Round in Bali. Only the student's best performance is considered.

Why Three Rounds?

More opportunities to qualify throughout the year

Better scheduling flexibility for students worldwide

A chance to improve performance across sessions

Only your best result counts — no penalty for trying again

Age Categories

Five levels, one competition

Age is calculated as of Online Round 1 (19 September 2026). Participants compete in the category corresponding to their age at exam time.

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Gecko

Up to 8 years old

Salamander

Over 8 to 10 years

Chameleon

Over 10 to 12 years

Iguana

Over 12 to 15 years

Dragon

Over 15 to 18 years

Registration

How to register

All students from around the world are invited to participate. Registration takes about 10 minutes.

Create Account

Visit math.komodocompetition.com and register a new account with a valid email address.

Complete Information

Fill in the student's full name and school accurately — these appear on the e-certificate.

Pay Registration Fee

Pay the registration fee (USD 25) by following the instructions on the platform.

Verify Your ID

Upload a photo of the student holding a student ID or other identifying document.

Keep Account Secure

Your account is used for the simulation, exam, and downloading certificates. Keep it safe.

Stay Updated

Visit the website regularly to check for the latest announcements, tutorials, and info.

Go to Registration Portal →

Exam Format

Simulation & main exam

On the day of the exam, log in to the platform during the access period. Be careful not to miss it — especially for the actual exam with its narrow 3-hour window. It is highly advisable to log in at least 15 minutes before you plan to start.

Optional but Recommended

Exam Simulation

Questions6 (multiple-choice)

Duration60 minutes

ModeSequential, no review

Access period00:00–23:59 EST (24 hrs)

Effect on resultNone

Main Competition

Online Round

Multiple Choice20 items (+3 / 0 / 0 pts)

Short Answer10 problems (+4 / 0 / 0 pts)

Duration120 minutes

ModeSequential, no review

Access period00:00–23:59 EST (3-hr window)

Multiple Choice

Click on one of the options, then click Next. Click the chosen option again to cancel. Score: 3 pts correct, 0 pts incorrect, 0 pts empty.

Short Answer

Click the empty field to type your answer — must be a positive integer. Score: 4 pts correct, 0 pts incorrect, 0 pts empty.

Materials & Syllabus

What to prepare

Gecko

Numbers, basic arithmetic, patterns and sequences, basic geometric shapes, simple statistics, measurement, and basic word problems.

Salamander

Equation, comparison, counting, probability, statistics, geometric shapes, arithmetics, and digits.

Chameleon

Equation, comparison, sequence, counting, probability, statistics, geometric shapes, arithmetics, and digits.

Iguana

Equation, comparison, sequence, function, counting, probability, statistics, geometric shapes, angle, area and volume, arithmetics, digits, divisibility, remainder, and prime numbers.

Dragon

Equation, comparison, sequence, function, counting, probability, statistics, graph theory, geometric shapes, angle, area and volume, trigonometry, arithmetics, digits, divisibility, remainder, and prime numbers.

Schedule

Important dates

All times shown in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

1 Jun 2026

Registration Opens

Online registration opens at math.komodocompetition.com.

19 Sep 2026

Online Round 1

First qualification session. Age category determined on this date.

1–31 Oct 2026

Early Bird Global Registration

31 Oct 2026

Online Round 2

Second session — open to all registered participants.

19 Dec 2026

Online Round 3

Final online qualifier of the 2026/2027 season.

1 Nov–31 Dec 2026

Global Round Registration

Standard registration window for the Global Round in Bali.

Mar–Apr 2027

🌴 Global Round — Bali

Grand Final. Qualification from any Online Round medal.

Recognition

Awards & recognition

Per category, per Online Round session. Discounts apply to the Global Round registration fee.

Absolute Winner· 1st–5th place

30% Global Round discount + Certificate

Gold Medal· Top 5%

Gold medal certificate + 20% Global Round discount

Silver Medal· Next 10%

Silver medal certificate + 15% Global Round discount

Bronze Medal· Next 15%

Bronze medal certificate + 10% Global Round discount

Honorable Mention· Next 20%

Honorable Mention certificate + 5% Global Round discount

Note: The discount for the Absolute Winner and the Gold Medal cannot be combined. The higher benefit applies.

Qualification

Path to the Global Round

Earning a medal in any Online Round session qualifies a participant to register for the Global Round in Bali, around March–April 2027.

Qualification Criteria

Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention awardees are eligible

Absolute Winners in each category are automatically eligible

Eligibility applies across all three rounds — only the best result per participant is considered

Next Steps After Qualifying

Receive your invitation via email with your medal tier and applicable Global Round discount.

Choose your participation package (Exam Package 3D2N or Ultimate Experience 6D5N).

Complete payment and prepare for an unforgettable experience in Bali.

Get in Touch

Have questions?

Website

komodocompetition.com

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