Are You Ready for the 2026 Applications Olympiad?
Computer Olympiad South Africa
🎉 Thank You for Joining Us!
We want your school to participate in the 2026 Applications Olympiad for FREE! Your commitment to nurturing practical computing skills is what makes this competition special.
If you haven't registered for the Applications Olympiad yet, you may click the button below to do so in order for us to send you what you need.
Help your learners develop real-world Microsoft Office application skills and Register Now. Let's make sure you're fully prepared for the big day!
📅 Important Competition Dates
📚 Your Preparation Materials
To help your learners feel confident and ready, we've compiled practice contests from previous years. These are excellent for:
- Familiarising learners with the question format
- Understanding the difficulty level between BASIC and OPEN categories
- Practising real-world Microsoft Office application skills
- Building confidence before the actual competition
🎯 Practice Contests (Past Years)
Click on any contest to start. We recommend trying at least one practice session!
2025 Applications Olympiad
2024 Applications Olympiad
2023 Applications Olympiad
2022 Applications Olympiad
💡 Top Tips for Success
🖥️ Technical Requirements
- Internet-connected computer (Windows recommended)
- Microsoft Office installed (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- Approximately 60 minutes per learner
- No special software installation required beyond MS Office
🌟 Remember:
The Applications Olympiad is designed to reward practical everyday computing skills. Some of your most surprising performers won't be your top academic students — they'll be the learners who spend time creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations. This is about real-world skills and discovery!
🆘 Need Help or Have Questions?
Our support team is here for you! Whether you have technical questions, need clarification on rules, or want advice on preparing your learners, just reply to this email. We typically respond within a few hours.
Thank you for being part of the 2026 Applications Olympiad.
We can't wait to see what your learners will achieve!
Good luck, and let's discover some hidden talents! 🚀
Computer Olympiad South Africa
2026 Applications Olympiad | Round 1: 4–8 May | Round 2: 3 June | Finals: 11–13 July
Questions? Simply reply to this email – we're here to help!