We are proud to share the outstanding achievements of our Lower Secondary students in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC8), one of the most respected international math contests for middle school students.

KCIS Celebrates Exceptional Success and Recognition at the AMC8
International Math Competition

Welsun Y. (Grade 7) earned 1st place, ranking in the top 1% of all participants worldwide.

Roger Z. (Grade 8) earned 2nd place, ranking in the top 5% globally.

In addition to their individual accomplishments, KCIS Wuxi was awarded the School Certificate of Merit, an important recognition granted to schools with a team that demonstrates outstanding overall proficiency in the AMC8. This means that all participating Lower Secondary students from our school were recognized for their high performance in this prestigious international competition.

*From left to right: Mr. Oswald Mason (Head of Academics G6-8), Roger Zhou (Second place), Welsun Yuan (1st place), Mr. Mike Hindle (Head of KCIS), Mr. Juan Martta (Head of Maths KCIS)

Organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the AMC is a series of highly regarded competitions that challenge students to apply logical reasoning and problem-solving skills beyond the classroom. The AMC8 specifically targets students around the world up to Grade 8 and provides them with an opportunity to explore deeper mathematical concepts in a competitive environment.

AMC8

Participation in the AMC8 not only sharpens students’ mathematical abilities but also prepares them for advanced problem-solving and fosters a love for mathematics. High scorers in this competition often go on to succeed in later stages of the American Mathematics Competitions, such as the AMC10 and AMC12.

At KCIS Wuxi, we are committed to nurturing our students’ academic talents and encouraging them to challenge themselves. Our students’ success is a result of their dedication, creativity, and critical thinking—qualities we deeply value in our mathematics program.

Students who score in the top 1% and top 5% of participants are awarded a medal and a certificate of distinction, respectively. We warmly congratulate all our participating students for their remarkable achievements and for representing KCIS with excellence.

We encourage all our students to take part in future AMC contests to experience the joy, challenge, and growth that mathematics can offer!