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Brazilian students advance in the international math olympiad, highlighting Brazilian talents and the advancement of scientific education in the country.
Nine young people will represent Brazil in the international phase of the Siam International Math and Science Olympics (SIMSO), one of the world’s leading student competitions in Mathematics and Sciences.
According to CNN Brazil, on June 28, 2026, the group consists of eight students from Colégio Canadá, in Guarulhos (SP), and one student from Colégio dos Sagrados Corações, in Goiás. The decisive stage will be held in person in Bangkok, Thailand, at the beginning of August.
The result reinforces the advancement of scientific education in the country and highlights how preparation for academic competitions has revealed new Brazilian talents. Besides the international test, participants will interact with students from various countries in a program that also includes cultural activities and an award ceremony.
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Math olympiad takes Brazilian students to international competition
The qualifiers earned their spot after standing out in the national phase of SIMSO. The eight students from Colégio Canadá are Amanda Andrade Lima Cruz, Arthur Sousa Carlos de Oliveira, Denis Nery de Almeida, Felipe da Costa Lima, Lucas Zago Alves, Pedro de Andrade Neme, Rafael Peluso Beraldo, and Roberto Miranda Squillaci Filho. The group will be accompanied by Nicolas Vaz Domiciano de Paula Marcondes, a student from Colégio dos Sagrados Corações, in Goiás, who also qualified.
Colégio Canadá is the only Brazilian school group qualified for the international stage of this edition of the competition. According to the institution, the participants are part of a study club focused on scientific olympiads and were registered through the Centro Olímpico de Desenvolvimento Acadêmico e Cultural (CODAC), the official representative of the International Champions in Education (ICE) in Brazil.
The qualification shows how continuous investment in preparation can open doors to high-level challenges in international mathematics, putting Brazilian students in the spotlight.
How SIMSO works and why it is a reference in international mathematics
SIMSO is organized annually by the International Champions in Education (ICE) and brings together students from dozens of countries, including Brazil, the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, France, and Poland.
The competition takes place in two stages. First, participants take the tests in their own countries. Medalists and top performers secure a spot for the in-person phase, held in Bangkok.
In the national stage, each student can participate in the Mathematics, Science tests, or both areas. The assessments are individual and consist of 30 multiple-choice questions, which must be solved in up to 90 minutes. After the application, the exams are sent to Thailand, where they are corrected by the ICE team.
In the international phase, the challenge increases. The test maintains the format with 30 questions and 90 minutes duration, but requires a higher level of logical reasoning and practical application of knowledge.
Besides the competition, participants experience a complete program, which includes:
- Cultural exchange between students from different countries;
- Tourist tours in Bangkok;
- Official award ceremony;
- Presentation of gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as the Medal of Merit to other participants.
Constant preparation boosts Brazilian talents
The performance of the qualifiers is the result of a study routine maintained throughout the year. According to Professor Lucas Calanca, responsible for the institution’s scientific olympiads, students participate weekly in specific meetings to enhance their knowledge.
The activities take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. In one of the meetings, the focus is on Olympic Mathematics content. In the other, students solve tests from previous competitions, including past editions of SIMSO itself.
This training allows Brazilian talents to develop skills that go beyond the traditional classroom content. Constant practice strengthens logical thinking, the interpretation of complex problems, and the ability to find solutions in a short time.
More than winning medals, this process prepares Brazilian students to face increasingly demanding academic challenges.
Brazilian school accumulates experience in international competitions
Qualification for SIMSO is not an isolated achievement for Colégio Canadá. The institution regularly participates in international competitions and has already taken students to events held in the Philippines, India, Mexico, Thailand, and the United States.
This year, the school will also participate in another international olympiad in South Africa, scheduled for October. This trajectory demonstrates a continuous effort to encourage knowledge and the development of young talents.
By maintaining a permanent preparation program, the institution expands opportunities for new Brazilian talents to compete in high-level events and represent the country in international academic competitions.
This history also contributes to consolidating Brazil’s presence in international mathematics, encouraging other schools to invest in similar projects.
Mathematics Olympiad develops lifelong skills
Although the main goal is to achieve good performance in the exams, the benefits of participating in a mathematics olympiad go far beyond the results obtained in the competition.
Constant preparation helps students develop important skills for different stages of academic and professional life. These include analytical thinking, the ability to solve complex problems, and the discipline to handle challenges.
Another relevant aspect is the increase in students’ confidence. Each stage overcome strengthens autonomy and shows that dedication to studies can open doors to international experiences.
For Brazilian students, this type of experience also represents an important differential in the educational process, especially for those who intend to pursue careers in STEM fields — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Scientific education creates opportunities for new Brazilian talents
The growth of academic olympiads demonstrates that scientific education is gaining more and more space in Brazilian schools. Projects aimed at competitions stimulate students’ interest from an early age and help identify young people with great potential.
By encouraging participation in national and international challenges, institutions also bring students closer to the world of research and innovation. This favors the training of professionals better prepared to face the technological challenges of the future.
The Brazilian talents revealed in these competitions show that investing in knowledge is a strategy capable of generating positive impacts not only for students but also for the scientific development of the country.
At the same time, initiatives like SIMSO reinforce the importance of expanding programs that value logical reasoning and learning based on problem-solving.
A result that inspires new generations
The classification of the nine Brazilian representatives for the international phase of SIMSO demonstrates how the encouragement of scientific education can transform trajectories and expand opportunities for young people from different regions of the country.
The performance of Amanda Andrade Lima Cruz, Arthur Sousa Carlos de Oliveira, Denis Nery de Almeida, Felipe da Costa Lima, Lucas Zago Alves, Pedro de Andrade Neme, Rafael Peluso Beraldo, Roberto Miranda Squillaci Filho, and Nicolas Vaz Domiciano de Paula Marcondes is the result of consistent preparation, the guidance of specialized teachers, and the commitment of institutions to academic excellence.
More than competing for medals, these Brazilian students will represent Brazil in an important international mathematics competition, bringing with them the potential of Brazilian talents and showing how the mathematics olympiad can stimulate intellectual development from an early age.
As initiatives like this gain traction, the interest of schools, families, and students in knowledge-oriented projects also grows. This movement strengthens scientific education, encourages new participants, and contributes to Brazil continuing to prepare young people for the challenges of science, technology, and innovation.
