Inter-school academic esports
2026/27 Bright Mage Academy
Maths Competition
Make maths practice a challenge students look forward to. Bright Mage Academy turns maths practice into a magical adventure that gets students thinking and practising on their own. Free to enter, open to every primary school in Hong Kong.
Briefing registration closes: Thursday 22 October 2026
At a glance
Primary 3–5 · free to enter
- Who can enterPrimary 3 to 5 students in Hong Kong
- Entry feeFree
- DevicesiPad / Android tablet or phone (app download required)
- How it worksStudents compete on the Bright Mage Academy game-based maths platform
- AwardsTrophies, medals and certificates, explained at the briefing
Schedule
- 26 / 27 October 2026Teacher briefingIn person or on Zoom
- Explained at the briefingSchool registrationRegistration, the detailed format and award eligibility are explained at the briefing.
- November–December 2026Preliminary (online)Online: complete the set competition tasks and build up points.
- Mid-January 2027Final and prize-givingEach school picks qualifying students to form a team for the live final.
Exact dates for the preliminary and final will be announced later.
Teacher briefing and platform demo
Learn about the competition,
then plan your school's entry
Principals, maths panel heads and teachers in charge are welcome. Both sessions cover the same content, so choose either one, or join on Zoom.
- DateMonday 26 October or Tuesday 27 October 2026
- Time2:30–4:00 pm (registration from 2:00 pm)
- VenueOxfam World Without Poverty Education Centre
Units A & B, 5/F, Nam Yik Commercial Centre, 64 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon - OnlineZoom
- Registration closesThursday 22 October 2026
Missed the briefing? WhatsApp us on 6350 2893 to ask or to enter.
At the briefing
- Platform and maths challenge demo
- Competition schedule and format
- Registration and practice accounts
- Preparation tips and Q&A
For in-person attendees
- Play it yourself and try the maths challenges
- Priority reservation of free practice accounts*
- A BMA character goodie bag
*Practice accounts are provided once a school completes competition registration, for student practice and for teachers to try the platform. In-person attendees can reserve them first. Registering for a briefing is not the same as registering for the competition.
Last time · Little Bright Mage Maths Competition · 22 August 2026
One afternoon: 1,311 questions, 37 battles
41 young mages from 9 centres met at BGCA headquarters, and parents joined in too.
Lead your students into
Hong Kong's inter-school maths challenge
Register for a teacher briefing to hear the details and how your school can take part.