PB Cambridge
iSAT Zonal
Competition
Nigeria's premier inter-school academic competition — identifying, empowering, and elevating academically talented students with real cash prizes, SAT prep, and study abroad opportunities.
Mission, Vision & Objectives
Mission Statement
The mission of the PB Cambridge iSAT Zonal Competition is to identify, empower, and elevate academically talented students by providing access to international-standard test preparation, global admission guidance, scholarship opportunities, and transformative educational rewards that open pathways to world-class education.
Vision Statement
To become Africa's leading academic competition that bridges local talent to global educational opportunities — creating a generation of globally competitive scholars, innovators, and leaders.
Core Objectives
Promote Academic Excellence
Encourage high performance in SAT, IELTS, and international examinations across Nigeria.
Expand Global Access
Provide structured guidance for studying abroad and securing scholarships for Nigerian students.
Reduce Financial Barriers
Offer application fee waivers, free tutorials, and international study materials to award winners.
Reward Merit
Recognize and celebrate outstanding students and schools with significant cash and educational prizes.
Build Competitive Confidence
Prepare students to compete at international academic standards with structured practice.
Strengthen School Capacity
Equip award-winning schools with global-standard academic resources and study materials.
What Participants Win
Beyond the cash prizes — every participant receives valuable educational resources. Every winner unlocks life-changing opportunities.
Cash Prizes
₦5M (1st) · ₦2M (2nd) · ₦1.5M (3rd) · ₦1M+ (4th) · 500k+ (5th). Plus consolation prizes of laptops, study iPads, and school bags for all finalists.
Free SAT & IELTS Tutorials
All participants receive free tutorial classes for the main SAT and IELTS exams, plus free guidance on applying for abroad admissions and scholarships.
Certificates & Recognition
Participatory certificates for all applicants. Supply of international study materials to award-winning schools. Free EducationUSA Membership for all medal winners.
Scholarship Referrals
Top-performing students are directly referred to PB Cambridge's scholarship and study abroad programs with application fee waivers and dedicated consultant support.
EducationUSA Membership
All award-winning students receive free EducationUSA membership — giving access to US Embassy education resources, events, and application support tools.
National School Ranking
Top-performing schools receive a national ranking certificate and trophy, plus official recognition as an academically excellent institution at the zonal level.
How iSAT Works
School Registration
Schools register through our official portal or by contacting the PBC iSAT team. Individual student registration is also accepted. Spots are limited per zone.
Written Assessment
Students sit a 3-hour standardised paper covering Mathematics, Critical Reading, Writing and Language, and Science Reasoning in SAT format.
Awards Ceremony
Top performers receive medals, trophies, SAT prep books, and cash prizes at the official awards ceremony. Schools are nationally ranked and recognised.
Previous iSAT Winners
Celebrating the students who have achieved excellence across all editions of the PBC iSAT Zonal Competition.
iSAT 2024 Results
142 Schools · 8,400+ Students · 36 States
| Rank | Student Name | School | State | Score | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chidinma Okafor | Lagos Preparatory School | Lagos | 1,540 / 1,600 | Senior |
| 2 | Emeka Adeyemi | Federal Government College Abuja | FCT Abuja | 1,510 / 1,600 | Senior |
| 3 | Amara Nwachukwu | Queen's College Lagos | Lagos | 1,490 / 1,600 | Senior |
| 4 | Oluwaseun Babatunde | The Bells School Ota | Ogun | 1,470 / 1,600 | Senior |
| 5 | Fatima Al-Hassan | Loyola Jesuit College | FCT Abuja | 1,460 / 1,600 | Senior |
| 1 | Tunde Okonkwo | International School Ibadan | Oyo | 1,380 / 1,520 | Junior |
| 2 | Blessing Eze | Command Day Secondary School | Rivers | 1,350 / 1,520 | Junior |
| 3 | Adaeze Nwosu | Premier Academy Lugbe | FCT Abuja | 1,320 / 1,520 | Junior |
What iSAT Winners Say
Watch a genuine testimonial from one of our 2026 iSAT competition participants.
"iSAT gave me the foundation I needed to compete globally."
"Participating in PBC iSAT was one of the best decisions I made as a student. The competition format mirrors actual SAT sections, so when I sat the official exam, it felt familiar. The support from the PB Cambridge team was outstanding throughout."
Register for
iSAT 2026
Registration for the 2026 PBC iSAT Zonal Competition is officially open. Schools must register a minimum of 10 students. Individual student registration is also accepted.
Registration Deadline
31 August 2026 — Early bird pricing ends 30 June 2026
Competition Date
October 2026 — exact date confirmed on registration
Registration Fee
₦20,000 per student · ₦50,000 school package (min 12 students)
Prizes & Awards
₦10M total prize pool · Laptops · SAT books · EducationUSA membership · Scholarship referrals
Questions? Call +234 816 776 1550 or email isat@pbcambridge.com
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