Four secondary schools and three primary schools have secured places in the MATHS UP MAX UP National Mathematics Competition 2026 finals, the Williams Educational Advancement Foundation (WEAF) announced today.
The finalists emerged from semi-final rounds held on Friday, 30 October, at the Presentation College Auditorium in San Fernando. WEAF said the rounds brought together some of the nation’s brightest young mathematical minds and showcased problem-solving, quick thinking and teamwork.
Eight schools competed in four semi-final matchups:
- Vishnu Boys’ Hindu College vs. St. Joseph’s Convent, San Fernando
- Naparima College vs. Holy Faith Convent, Penal
- Iere High School vs. San Fernando Central Secondary School
- ASJA Boys’ College, San Fernando vs. Holy Faith Convent, Couva
Vishnu Boys’ Hindu College, Naparima College, San Fernando Central Secondary School and ASJA Boys’ College, San Fernando advanced to the Secondary School National Finals. First Citizens Bank sponsors the division.
Six schools competed in the primary semi-finals: Anstey Memorial Girls’ Anglican School, Monkey Town Government Primary School, Jordan Hill Presbyterian Primary School, Barrackpore APS Vedic School, TML St. Joseph Primary School and Avocat APS Vedic School.
Barrackpore APS Vedic School, Avocat APS Vedic School and Monkey Town Government Primary School advanced. They will be joined by the winner of the Tobago edition of the competition, who has yet to be announced, to complete the four-school lineup. Xtra Foods sponsors the division.
WEAF congratulated the students, teachers, administrators, parents and supporters involved. The foundation said MATHS UP MAX UP aims to make mathematics more accessible and enjoyable, strengthen critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, address mathematics anxiety and inspire a new generation of confident learners.
The foundation thanked First Citizens Bank and Xtra Foods for their sponsorship. It also thanked Holiday Snacks for providing product sampling during the semi-finals, as well as the schools, educators, volunteers, parents, corporate partners and other stakeholders.