Annual nationwide examination to enrich and deepen the candidates’ appreciation for the English language and its literature.
Candidates are required to read and study a text that is compiled each year and are then tested on the content. The exam requires a critical, intelligent, individual responses to the given works.
The aim is to enrich and deepen the candidates’ appreciation for the English language and its literature.
For more information visit the official site at http://www.saenglisholympiad.org.za/
Computer programming and coding contest
Schools select to take part online or offline
In the case of online participation, the Computer Olympiad office will send the required number of logins for the number of learners entered. The Olympiad computers do the marking (no marking for the teacher) and the results are sent to schools.
To
Identify, encourage and reward computer aptitude
Promote and encourage computer studies
Create an awareness of career opportunities in ICT
For more information visit the official site at http://www.olympiad.org.za/
A premier performing arts competition for individuals, small and large groups
It is an inclusive competition platform presented annually for talented youths, adjudicated by members of the Adjudicators’ Forum.
The Eisteddfod showcases top young talent but more importantly as a platform for performing arts it has a positive impact on the personal growth of all its participants, irrespective of skill level and participants develop confidence and belief in themselves.
For more information visit the official site at http://www.eisteddfod.co.za
Maths problems written in test format individually
The first round is written in March. The junior division consists of separate papers for grades 8 and 9 and the senior division of one paper for grades 10 to 12. Each paper consists of 20 questions with multiple-choice answers and learners have one hour to complete the paper. Each school is provided with the solutions. For this round, the teachers mark.
Learner’s critical thinking ability is improved and the discovery and validation of problem-solving methods are developed through the SAMO questions.
For more information visit the official site at http://www.samf.ac.za
Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and educate Americans about their countries and cultures.
Very specific to Islam and wanting to create experiences across faith to ensure tolerance for other religions.
Program provides scholarships for high school students (ages 15-17 years) from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the United States.
Programme runs in the US, selected states and cities.
For more information visit the official site here
Entrepreneurship Contest
Students enter individually or as teams.
The owner of the idea or business must originally be the student. Co-ownership with non-students or any others is allowed.
To identify the top student entrepreneurs at each university, invite investment into this cohort of start-ups to grow the next generation of business leaders.
For more information visit the official site here
Science Contest
The competition includes 24 different science categories requiring contestants to enter individually or in pairs.
inspiring young scientists and engineers through practical learning experiences.
For more information visit the official site here
Green Automotive Engineering Contest
The Sasol Solar Challenge is a biennial competition. Teams from across the world design and build solar-powered vehicles to drive across South Africa.
To encourage young people to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – and to promote sustainable motoring.
The Sasol Solar Challenge notes with concern the global COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of all participants is our very highest priority. Organisers are monitoring the situation. The 2020 event has been postponed to 19 – 26 February 2021. Any changes will be communicated with teams, partners and spectators. For more information visit the official site at http://www.solarchallenge.org.za
Inter-school math contest
Consist of written papers for individuals in various age-group categories in a qualifying round and finals. Only teachers need to register not individual school learners. Schools can enter as many students as they like.
To encourage Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and expose communities to these fields of study. Wits believe that Mathematics is the foundation upon which all disciplines rely.
For more information visit the official site at https://www.wits.ac.za/maths-competition