Description
Awarded ‘Most Trusted Educational Resource Provider’
in the 2024 Africa Excellence Awards.
For over 27 years, Conquesta has provided subject-based multiple-choice question papers (tests) for learners in Grades 1–9 across South Africa and neighbouring countries.
These Olympiads challenge learners’ knowledge while developing problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
Conquesta Academic Annual School
No teacher training is required — we supply all materials and handle all the marking. Certificates are awarded to every participant. Conquesta is ideal for both homeschools and schools. Past papers are available for revision and practice.
We are a proud member of ASTEMI (The Association for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Innovation of Southern Africa).
Conquesta brings excellence and experience to every learner, every year.
Dates for 2025:
The Conquesta Olympiads will take place from
4 August to 15 September.
Costs:
Enrolment fee: R27 per learner (once-off)
Subject fee: R30 per subject per learner
Example: A learner doing 3 subjects will
pay R27 + R90 = R117.
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