Events Hosted in South Africa
SAIO hosts world-class international academic events on South African soil. Two events are confirmed for the 2027–2028 period.
SIMC 2027
MathematicsSAIO International Mathematics Competition
SIMC 2027 is SAIO's flagship international event — the first of its kind to be hosted on South African soil. It brings together top Mathematics students from South Africa and partner countries including Vietnam, the Philippines, Mexico and the GLOW network.
South African learners must earn eligibility through the SA Olympiads National Round before they can register. International partner country learners register through their country coordinator.
International English & Science 2028
English ScienceSAIO International English & Natural Science Event
Building on the success of SIMC 2027, SAIO will host its second international event in 2028 — expanding to include English and Natural Science. The event will take place in Cape Town or Durban, welcoming learners from SAIO's growing network of partner countries.
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