Royal Princeton In-heritage Philharmonic International Competition

Mathematics & Science

The Royal Princeton In-heritage Philharmonic International Mathematics & Science Competitions offers students a unique opportunity to broaden their horizons and enhance their problem-solving and analytical skills. These prestigious contests foster academic brilliance and open doors to exclusive scholarships, elite summer course packages at Cambridge University, Oxford University, and Imperial College London in the UK, award ceremonies, and specialised gifted programmes. Participation in these competitions enhances students' profiles, significantly boosting their chances of admission to top universities worldwide.

We are honoured to have our mathematics team led by Mr. Frederick Ho from Singapore, a distinguished educator with over 35 years of international teaching experience. As a former Senior Curriculum Officer and teacher of Mathematics at prestigious institutions, including international IB high schools and universities, Mr. Ho brings unparalleled expertise to the table. He is also a co-author of various Cambridge IGCSE, O-Level, and A-Level Mathematics textbooks published and to be published by Marshall Cavendish Education. With Mr. Ho at the helm, our team will craft questions that ensure the assessments are insightful and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

Top winners, having achieved the highest scores in their respective school year levels, are set to receive prestigious Royal Princeton Scholarships. Top winners who achieve our Royal Princeton Super Cup Top Award may earn the full packages with scholarships, air tickets, meals, and accommodation for prestigious summer courses at Cambridge University, Oxford University and Imperial College London in the UK! Additionally, these distinguished students will be invited to attend the esteemed Royal Princeton In-heritage Philharmonic Top Winners Ceremony, which will be held in the afternoon on Saturday, 7^th June 2025, at HKPC Conference Hall, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Such recognition may boost their confidence and inspires continued excellence and dedication in their future endeavours. Join us in this remarkable journey of intellectual challenge and achievement!

Awards

Awards and Top Winners Ceremony

Royal Princeton In-heritage Philharmonic International Mathematics & Science Competitions

Top Winners

Having achieved the highest scores in each school year level

Gold Award

10% of the participants

Silver Award

15% of the participants

Bronze Award

25% of the participants

Merit Award

Participation Certificate

50% of the participants

Result Reports for Schools and Students

Our result reports are enriched with comparative statistical data and charts for participating schools and provide individualised insights for students. They empower both schools and participants to develop effective strategies for addressing unfamiliar questions, and identifying their strengths and weaknesses. These reports play a vital role in guiding students towards enhancing their mathematics skills by providing essential insights that drive academic growth and proficiency.

ALL participants will receive paper certificates by mid-June.

Registration

2025 Mathematics & Science: For Schools

School Year Level

Students from Primary 3 to Secondary 4, or Year 4 to Year 11

Testing Period

Monday, 10^th February 2025 to Saturday, 22^nd March 2025 (6 weeks)

Languages

English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese

Duration and Structure

Primary 3 and 4 (Year 4 and 5):

45 minutes; Total 30 Questions (25 MCQ + 5 open ended questions)

Primary 5 to Secondary 4 (Year 5 to Year 11):

60 minutes; Total 30 Questions (25 MCQ + 5 open ended questions)

Download Sample Questions and Assessments Framework

Most questions align with common topics in standard Hong Kong Mathematics Curricula.

Primary students cannot use electronic calculators.

Secondary students can use “HKEAA or HKEA APPROVED” electronic calculators.

Medium and Venue

Students will take the tests online at school, with teachers supervising to ensure fairness and integrity. This ensures all students have an equal opportunity to perform their best.
Online tests
Supported hardware devices: Windows PC / Mac / iPad / Android Tablets

Early Bird Registration

Regular Registration

Online Registration Form

Click this hyperlink to register for the competition for your school students. After registration, we will mail a paper invoice to the school coordinator within 3 working days.

Microsoft Excel Form

Download a Microsoft Excel Form and fill in the participants’ information.
Submit the completed Excel form to office@princetonassessments.com before 20^th January 2025.

2025 Mathematics & Science: For Individual Students