Overview
The Olimpíada Matemática Ñandú is the primary-school mathematics olympiad run by the Fundación Olimpíada Matemática Argentina. Its aim is to encourage mathematical activity among primary pupils and to build problem-solving skills. Taking part is voluntary, and participants accept the olympiad's rules and pay the fee.
Who can apply
Pupils in the last three years of primary school can enter.
Levels or stages
There are three levels by school year.
First level: 5th year of schooling
Second level: 6th year of schooling
Third level: 7th year of schooling
Exam pattern
The olympiad has five competition rounds, held individually: School, Inter-school, Zonal, Regional and National. A test may not run longer than two and a half hours. The pupils are not expected to solve every problem. The National round also includes an oral part in which the pupil presents a problem they solved earlier.
Important dates
For 2026 the published dates were: School on 8 April, Inter-school on 7 May, Zonal on 25 June, Regional on 27 August and National on 20 to 23 October. Provincial rounds were on 19 to 21 August.
Fees
For 2026, the fee was 26,000 Argentine pesos per student. It was 20,000 pesos in 2025 and 12,000 pesos in 2024.
Preparation tips
Practise problems from earlier Ñandú papers, which the organisers publish.
Learn to explain your steps aloud, since the National round has an oral part.
Which school years can take part?
5th, 6th and 7th year of primary schooling.
How many rounds are there?
Five: School, Inter-school, Zonal, Regional and National.