Waterloo Euclid Contest Information | Grade 12

What is the Euclid Contest?

The Euclid Contest is organized by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of Waterloo. It is open to Grade 12 students (or below) and consists of 10–12 written-response questions to be solved in 2.5 hours. Calculator use is permitted.

Euclid is unique because it requires full written solutions, not just answers, making it a strong measure of mathematical reasoning and communication. Results are directly considered by Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics for admissions and scholarships.

Contest Dates

April 2026 (Exact 2-week window TBD)
Registration Deadline: March 2026

Who Can Write

Open to Grade 12 students (or advanced students in Grade 11).

How to Register

Students typically register through their school’s math department. Independent registration through CEMC contest centres is also possible.

Steps for Students & Parents

January–February: Confirm if your school is a contest centre.
March: Register before the deadline.
April: Write the Euclid Contest within the official testing window.
Afterwards: Receive results and certificates from Waterloo CEMC.

Official Euclid Contest Page →

How We Help You Succeed

Develop proof-writing and mathematical explanation skills.
Practice using past Euclid papers with guided feedback.
Build advanced problem-solving strategies beyond school curriculum.
Weekly timed mock exams to simulate contest conditions.

Awards & Recognition

Certificate of Distinction: Awarded to students in the top 25% worldwide.
Scholarships: Top results considered for entrance scholarships up to $10,000 by Waterloo.
University Admissions: Euclid performance is reviewed for admission to programs such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Data Science.

Success Spotlight

Euclid Contest – University Impact

Many top Canadian students who excel in Euclid secure admissions into Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics with scholarships. In past years, students with outstanding Euclid results have received entrance awards up to $10,000.

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