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Competitions & Contests

Competitions give students a goal to work toward and a chance to see how far they've come.

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"Some parents describe it as magic. We describe it as dedication, hard work, perseverance, and focus."

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2026-2027 events

All USA Correspondence Abacus Contest

Date: First week of November 2026

Location: JAMS

A national contest taken at JAMS during your child's regular class week. Our league includes schools in New York, Seattle, Portland, San Jose, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Canada.

Abacus Masters 2027

Date: To be announced

Location: Portland, OR

Our annual competition and biggest event of the year. Family and friends are invited to see what these students can do. The contest is administered by the League for Soroban Education of America, and it's the only time of year we offer new families a discount on enrollment.

NWNY Contest 2027 (Northwest + New York)

Date: To be announced

Location: Online

International Abacus Classic (IAC) 2027

Date: To be announced

Location: Portland, OR

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