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2020 World Knowledge Olympiad (individual entries)

Thu Oct 8, 08:00 - Thu Oct 8, 20:00

school (venue arranged by teacher in charge of WKO) OR home (only an option for those participating in the online version of the Olympiad)

ABOUT

THIS IS WHERE YOU ENTER BETWEEN 1 AND 4 LEARNERS FOR THE WORLD KNOWLEDGE OLYMPIAD.  IF YOU ARE ENTERING MORE THAN 4 LEARNERS THEN YOU ARE IN THE WRONG PLACE. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ENTER GROUPS OF 5 OR MORE LEARNERS FROM THE SAME SCHOOL.


For almost 30 years, the World Knowledge Olympiad has attracted bright and curious young minds who are self-starters wanting to know more about the world around them. Participating in the WKO is an opportunity to challenge yourself and test your general knowledge against learners across the rest of the country. 


  • The 2020 World Knowledge Olympiad will take place in an online format.
  • Participants must have access to the internet as well as a smart phone/computer/tablet in order to take part.
  • All registered participants take part in the first round on Thursday 8th October.
  • Top performers will be invited to the final round which will take place on Wednesday 14th October at 17h00.
  • The 2020 WKO is open to High School learners (Gr 8 - 12) only.
  • The cost of entry is dependent on the number of learners you enter.
  • The first round is available in a choice of English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa or isiZulu. The final round will take place in English only.
  • Each learner that participates in the World Knowledge Olympiad will receive a personalised certificate.


Thursday 8 October - online between 08h00 and 20h00

Wednesday 14 October - final round (by invitation only) 17h00


For more info please email [email protected]