The International English Olympiad (IEO) is one of the most popular and an internationally recognized language proficiency exam conducted for school students from across the globe. The Olympiad serves as a prominent platform for young students to showcase their English language proficiency and comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The IEO Olympiad ensures to offer a challenging and motivating experience for participants, with its rigorous curriculum and competitive format.
| Exam Name | International English Olympiad |
| Conducting Body | Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) |
| Partnership | British Council |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Date Level 1 | 26th September 2023, 12th Oct 2023, 2nd Nov 2023 |
| Exam Date Level 2 | will be announced by January 2024 |
| Exam Level | Intermediate |
| Eligibility | Students from Class 1 to 12 |
| Type of question | Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
| Application Process | Though respective schools |
| Application Fee | Rs. 125 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour |
| Awards | Cash Prizes / Medals of Achievement + Certificate of Outstanding Performance / Certificate of Excellence |
The eligibility criteria for the SOF IEO Olympiad 2023 - 2024 exam are as follows:
There are no such criteria for the Level 1 exam and students of Class 1 to 12 can participate. All the students, qualifying the above mentioned points are eligible to enrol for the Level 1 exam.
The level 2 of the IEO Olympiad is exclusively available for students in classes 3 to 12, who are selected based on their performance in the Level 1 exam. The Level 2 IEO exam eligibility criteria include:
Student Registration for the International English Olympiad (IEO) is typically done through their respective schools. Schools that have not yet registered can obtain a prospectus by sending an email to info@sofworld.org. The following are the general steps for registering for the SOF IEO 2023 - 2024:
The registration fees for Indian Schools (as well as schools in Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh) are INR 125 (including GST). For International Schools, students have to pay USD 9 for each student.
Note: Schools may also collect an additional amount of INR 25 for mentoring and guiding, etc.
The International English Olympiad (IEO) exam pattern is based on the multiple-choice question (MCQ) format. The IEO Olympiad comprises two levels: Level 1 and Level 2, providing students with progressive stages of expertise and participation.
The IEO Level 1 exam for class 1 to 4 consists of 35 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with duration of one hour. The question paper is divided into four sections - Word and Structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken and Written Expression and Achievers Section:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks/Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Word and Structure Knowledge | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Section 2: Reading | |||
| Section 3: Spoken and Written Expression | |||
| Section 4: Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 |
The IEO Level 1 exam for class 5 to 12 consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with duration of one hour. The question paper is divided into four sections - Word and Structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken and Written Expression and Achievers Section -
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks/Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Word and Structure Knowledge | 45 | 1 | 45 |
| Section 2: Reading | |||
| Section 3: Spoken and Written Expression | |||
| Section 4: Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
The IEO Level 2 exam for classes 3 and 4 consists of 35 multiple-choice questions MCQs) with a duration of one hour. The question paper is divided into three sections - Word and Structure Knowledge, Reading, and Achievers Section -
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks/Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Word and Structure Knowledge | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Section 2: Reading | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Section 3: Achievers Section | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 |
The IEO Level 2 exam for classes 5 to 12 consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with duration of one hour. The question paper is divided into three sections - Word and Structure Knowledge, Reading, and Achievers Section -
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks/Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Word and Structure Knowledge | 35 | 1 | 35 |
| Section 2: Reading | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Section 3: Achievers Section | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Grand Total | 50 | 60 |
SOF allocated a budget of over Rs. 20 Crores in the academic year 2023-2024 for various forms of recognition such as awards, scholarships, gifts, and felicitations. In the upcoming academic year of 2023-24, winners of the SOF International English Olympiad will be honoured with the following prestigious awards.
Awards for Level 1
| Rank | Awards | No. of awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 25 | Medal of Distinction + Certificate of Distinction + Student Performance Report | 7800 |
| 26 and above | Participation Certificate + Student Performance Report | All |
Awards for Level 2 and Awards for Classes 1 and 2
| Rank | Scholarships | No. of awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rs.50,000/- Each + International Gold Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance | 12 |
| 2nd | Rs.25,000/- Each + International Silver Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance | 12 |
| 3rd | Rs.10,000/- Each + International Bronze Medal + Certificate of Outstanding Performance | 12 |
| Rank | Scholarships | No. of awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rs 5000/- Each + Zonal Gold Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 312 |
| 2nd | Rs 2500/- Each + Zonal Silver Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 312 |
| 3rd | Rs 1000/- Each + Zonal Bronze Medal + Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 312 |
| 4th to 10th | Gifts worth Rs 500/- Each + Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 2184 |
| 11th to 25th | Certificate of Zonal Excellence | 4680 |
| Rank 26+ | Merit Certificate | All |
The IEO Level 1 result will be announced by SOF on December 12, 2023, while the IEO Level 2 result will be declared on March 23, 2024. Students can check their results by visiting the official SOF website (sofworld.org) and entering their respective roll numbers.
The IEO Olympiad is a competitive English language examination conducted by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) that aims to assess and enhance students' proficiency in areas such as grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
Students from affiliated schools, both within and outside the country, are generally eligible to participate in the IEO Olympiad 2023. The IEO exam is open to all students in grades 1 to 12.
You can register for the IEO Olympiad 2023 through your school. You can simply approach the relevant department to get the application form, and pay a nominal registration fee.
As the name suggests, the subjects included in IEO Olympiad 2023 is English and includes a wide range of areas such as reading, writing, grammar, structure, etc.,where language competence is tested.
The IEO Olympiad 2023 is typically conducted through a written examination that is held at designated centres. Students are required to register through their schools, answer English language-related questions within a specified time, and their responses are evaluated to determine their scores and further recognition.
The benefits of participating in the SOF IEO Olympiad 2023 are:
