Travel to International Competitions
Top-performing South African learners have the opportunity to represent the country at international Olympiads hosted by our partner institutions.
VIAMC
Mathematics Vietnam · March annuallyVietnam International Applied Mathematics Competition. International round takes place in Da Nang, Vietnam. SA Olympiads takes a select number of learners from Grade 3 – Grade 12 to compete against 10+ countries in both individual and team competitions.
Mock exams available — see Mock Exams page.
ASIARope
Maths English Science Bangkok · September 2026A multi-subject international competition hosted annually with 15+ participating countries. The 2026 international round takes place in Bangkok in September 2026. SA selection for English and Natural Science takes place in March 2026.
World Primary Mathematics Contest
Mathematics Hong Kong · July annuallyPrimary-phase Mathematics Olympiad for learners aged under 13. A team of 4 is selected. Participation to be confirmed for 2026.
IYMC
Maths English India · AnnuallyInternational Young Mathematicians' Convention. Annual international academic event typically for Grade 8 – Grade 12 learners. Previously in Lucknow, India with two SA teams achieving strong results. Participation to be confirmed.
JEO / IMEC / ISCO
English Maths Science Sydney · April annuallyJunior English Olympiad (JEO), International Mathematics Olympiad (IMEC) and International Science Challenge Olympiad (ISCO) — similar in structure to the Amerasian Olympiad. Participation to be confirmed.
IESO
Natural Science Philippines · AnnualInternational Earth Science Olympiad. A science-based competition held annually in the Philippines. Participation to be confirmed.
