Grade-specific Olympiads that stretch the best learners in Southern Africa
Over 150 000 learners from South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique took part in our Olympiads in 2024. Register your school or your child today.
About SA Olympiads
SA Olympiads provides grade-specific Olympiads across South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique. With over 150 000 learners participating in 2024, we are one of the largest Olympiad providers on the continent. We have enabled more than 5 000 learners from disadvantaged communities to take part at no cost to their school.
News & Updates
2026 Olympiad registration now open
School and independent registrations are live for all 14 Olympiads. Secure your learners' spots before the independent (schools) deadlines.
Register now →Term 3 calendar available
Download the Term 3 2026 schedule of writing dates for all Olympiad subjects.
Download Term 3 calendar →Term 4 calendar available
Download the Term 4 2026 schedule of writing dates for all Olympiad subjects.
Download Term 4 calendar →Our Olympiad Offerings
We administer the following Olympiads. English Olympiads are offered in both Home Language and First Additional Language.
| Olympiad | Grades |
|---|---|
| FEMSSISA — Foundation Phase Mathematics Olympiads | 1–3 |
| FEMSSISA — Primary School Mathematics Olympiads | 4–7 |
| FEMSSISA — High School Mathematics Olympiads | 8–12 |
| South African Mathematical Literacy Olympiads | 10–12 |
| South African Foundation Phase English Olympiads | 1–3 |
| South African Primary School English Olympiads | 4–7 |
| South African English Olympiads | 8–10 |
| South African Business Studies Olympiads | 10–12 |
| South African Accounting Olympiads | 10–12 |
| South African Technology Olympiads | 7–9 |
| South African EMS Olympiads | 7–9 |
| South African Coding & Robotics Olympiads | 1–7 |
| SA Olympiads Natural Science & Technology Olympiads | 4–6 |
| SA Olympiads Natural Science Olympiads | 7–9 |
How it works
| Entry type | Fee per learner |
|---|---|
| School registration (school marks, retains R5) | R40 |
| School registration (SA Olympiads marks) | R45 |
| Online writing | R50 |
| Individual entry (independent of school) | R199 |
Complete the registration form
Submit learner or school details online.
Select entries per grade
Choose subjects and number of learners per grade.
Pay by EFT or card
Multiple convenient payment options are available.
Receive confirmation
Confirmation emails for registration and payment.
Download papers on exam day
Members can access papers, memos and certificates.
⚠︎ Important rules for schools
- Individual registrations will be cancelled if payment is not made within 7 days.
- Teachers may not invigilate their own learners.
- Learners must write in pen, not pencil.
- Learners are encouraged to show their working on the question paper provided.
Ready to enter your learners?
Registration takes a few minutes. Confirmation emails follow automatically.
Register nowLooking for entry forms or past papers?
What teachers say
"The Mathematics Olympiad was well-organised. Communication was of high standards."Edward Negondeni Mathematics Olympiad
"Our learners really appreciated the recognition and the certificates. Thank you for the well-organised process."Monique Field Laerskool Danie Malan — English Olympiad
"Participating in the FEMSSISA Olympiad was a genuinely pleasant experience. Communication with the officials was excellent."Raeesah Yacoob ZMS — English Olympiad
Recent winners
Just a few of the learners who topped the rankings in 2025. Could yours be next?
Our Partners
Virtual School of Africa
Provides support learning material for the Olympiads as well as a range of other subjects.
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