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Hippo English Olympiad

30
Nov

The Hippo International English Language Olympiad is available to students in grades 2 to 12. Students can register for this exam either as an individual or through their school.

 

Objectives

 

PROMOTE
the English language

CHALLENGE
students around the globe

MOTIVATES
the teacher to cooperate



The Olympiad is an International event which promotes English language, challenges students Around the globe to compete in English language knowledge, and motivates the teachers to Cooperate. The Olympiad encourages the development of a shared sense of identity and Integration, serves as a role model for young people living together as one community. The main Goal is to create and nourish friendly relations, International understanding and a spirit of Healthy competition between young people interested in English language from all around the World.

 

Eligible for Grades

 

Class 2nd to 12th 

 

 

Test Format

 

Preliminary Round : The preliminary phase of the Olympiad will be divided into three parts: a test of reading comprehension (multiple choice questions), a test of listening comprehension, and a test of English use. There are no negative marks. The average number of marks achieved on all three tests determines the ranking.

Semi - Final Round : The Olympiad's semi-final round assessments will include a reading test, a writing test (30 questions), and an essay (except for Little Hippo). To each question, there is only one correct answer. There are no negative marks. The average number of marks achieved on both the reading and writing tests determines the ranking.

Final Round : Candidates take a Gatehouse Awards exam, which includes all four skills, in the Olympiad's final round. Candidates must also take a 30-question Use of English test in addition to the four-skill GA exams. The results of this test will be evaluated to rank candidates in the final round, and will not affect the GA examination qualification score.

 

 

Awards

 

 

Preliminary Round

Certificate of Participation

Semi-final Round

Certificate of Participation

Final Round

All final round winners (score 55% minimum) will be awarded a
Gatehouse Awards internationally recognised certificate in English.
*Winners of each category will receive a Mizzou K-12 Online High School course.

 

 

Register Here

 

Registration Fee

 

300 Rs

 

 

Important Dates

 

Last Date  5th February, 2022