2026 January Contest:
AlphaStar Academy is registered as a test center for the 2026 AMC 8 January contest.
You can visit the official AMC 8 website for more information.
Who can take AMC 8:
Students in grades 8 or below and also under the age of 14.5 years on the day of the competition can take the AMC 8 competition.
International Students:
Students must be enrolled at a school full-time in the USA or Canada. International students can check the International Registrations link for more information on how to participate.
Special Accommodations:
Students with special accommodations (requesting extra time from AMC) should email us by December 31st with supporting documents.
Important Dates:
Registration: Until December 15, 2025.
Contest Days: January 22 – 27
Location: 100 Saratoga Ave. #100, Santa Clara, California. (Please arrive 10 minutes before the test period)
WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE!
First 50 individuals registering will get a complimentary
AMC 8 Practice Tests book.*
*You will get a confirmation email on how to claim your complimentary book.
Registration Deadline: December 15, 2025 11:59 pm (PST)
Fee: $25
Contest Dates, Times, and Registration:
For the contest date, you can only register for one exam. Do NOT register for more than one session.
We may share registered student and parent information with AMC and their partners.
Date | Location | Details |
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Jan 22, 2026 | AlphaStar Main Office | 4:30PM-5:10PM (PT) - Session 1 Register |
Jan 23, 2026 | AlphaStar Main Office | 4:15PM-4:55PM (PT) - Session 2 Register |
Jan 24, 2026 | AlphaStar Main Office | 4:15PM-4:55PM (PT) - Session 3 Register |
Jan 24, 2026 | AlphaStar Main Office | 5:15PM-5:55PM (PT) - Session 4 Register |
Jan 25, 2026 | AlphaStar Main Office | 4:15PM-4:55PM (PT) - Session 5 Register |
Jan 25, 2026 | AlphaStar Main Office | 5:15PM-5:55PM (PT) - Session 6 Register |
Jan 26, 2026 | AlphaStar Main Office | 4:30PM-5:10PM (PT) - Session 7 Register |
Jan 27, 2026 | AlphaStar Main Office | 4:30PM-5:10PM (PT) - Session 8 Register |