Math Kangaroo 2026 Student Registration


To Participate
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If your school is enrolled in Math Kangaroo 2026:
Ask your school for the Center Invitation Code. -
If your school is not yet enrolled:
Encourage your school to sign up. -
Alternatively:
You can register at a Public Center that accepts all students
Types of Centers
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Private Centers (By Invitation)
These centers only allow their own students to register. The Center Manager provides families with a confidential Invitation Code to use on the registration page. Families are expected not to share the code outside their school community. -
Public Centers (Open Registration)
These centers are open to students from any grade and any school. Only in-the-classroom centers can have public/open registration status.

Quick Links
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Register at proctored in-person or online center
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Register at non-proctored virtual center

Participation Options Overview
For Students Interested in Participating at a Registered Center (In-Class or Online)
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Students should register at a center located within the state where they reside.
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The Math Kangaroo Office will send a mathematical gift and participation ribbon to the Center Manager, who will distribute them to all registered students on the competition day.
For Students Interested in Participating at a Virtual Self-Proctored Center
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This option is designed for students who wish to independently test their mathematical skills without formal competition or proctoring.
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Participation is self-proctored.
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No gifts or awards are provided.
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While no official ranking is issued, a ranking range will be shared to allow comparison with proctored students.
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A real test score will be provided.
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The online test can be taken from any location with internet access on the designated day. All students in the U.S., regardless of state or territory, are eligible to register.
General Information
Families are welcome to register their children for any center that is listed during the enrollment period from September to the end of December each year.
Teachers are welcome to bring the Math Kangaroo Competition to their schools (by December 1st each year).
Parents are welcome to bring the Math Kangaroo Competition to their children’s schools and manage the school center. See the Invitation letter.
Some schools limit enrollment to their students only and they are not visible on the registration page by others.
The registration fee is $18 per student ( Sep 15 – Dec 31).
The late registration fee is $35 per student ( Jan 1- Feb 1).
Level of participation is the student’s school grade level. Participation at levels lower than the actual school grade level is not allowed.
In some areas interest in participation is greater than the capacity of our centers. We advise parents to encourage schools to host the next Math Kangaroo Competition.
Parents are allowed to help the school administration to manage the competition.
Special accommodations need to be requested at the time of enrollment. Math Kangaroo may ask for documentation to support the request.
Helpful links:
How to find the discount Promo Code – only for parents of registered students
