English Olympiad · Ages 8-17
The KGL Contest
The world's premier English language competition for students, aligned with CEFR standards and recognized globally
Register for KGL Contest 2027
40+
Countries
Participants from Europe, Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Africa
80,000+
Students Annually
Growing community of young English learners
100%
Receive Certificates
CEFR-linked certificates for all participants
$1,500
Top Prize
Plus trophy and Global Winner recognition
Your Path to Success
The KGL Contest offers a structured three-stage journey, allowing students to progress from local participation to the Global Stage
Stage 1
Discovery
Register at your current CEFR level. Complete a multiple-choice assessment covering reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar. Duration: 45-60 minutes depending on level.
Outcome: All participants receive a certificate reflecting their overall score and performance level.
Stage 2
National Finals
Top performers from Discovery advance to compete nationally. The assessment includes listening comprehension, reading tasks, and a written component.
Outcome: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and commended students receive awards and certificates.
Stage 3
Global Event
Winners of the National Finals (1st place at levels A1, A2, B1, B2) travel to Greece for the Global Event. Global Finalists compete for top honors, trophies, and monetary prizes as well as the much sought-after Global Winner Prize.
Outcome: Global Winners receive cash prizes ($150-$500), trophies, and international recognition. Overall Global Winner receives additional $1,000 prize.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Register for KGL Contest 2027
Why take part?
We are on an awesome journey and we want you to be part of our story
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National and international awards
National and international awards including monetary prizes for Global winners and prizes for finalists and runners up at each level
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100% of participants receive Certificates
100% of participants receive certificates with overall score following stage 1.
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Awards to schools
All schools with winners receive certificates of recognition. Schools with selected finalists may designate a teacher to accompany the finalist to the Global Event
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Finalists compete with international finalists
Finalists compete with international finalists for Global Winner status.
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Global Winner Award
Global Winner receives the Global Winner prestigious prize
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners at each level receive monetary prize and trophy at Global Event
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Prizes and awards
Finalists at levels A1, A2, B1 and B2 participate in the annual Global Event. Certificates and prizes for all winners and awards for commended contestants are dispatched to schools approximately two weeks following the announcement of the results for stage 2
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Offered at levels Pre_A1, A1, A2, B1, B2
Offered at levels Pre-A1, A1, A2, B1, B2 and linked to CEFR
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KGL International School Partner
KGL International School Partner Logo (Platinum, Gold, Silver) awarded to schools according to number of entries
Fair play
Healthy competition inspires young people to do their best.
Every candidate enters at their genuine current level and is judged by the same standard, so effort and ability are what count.
Competition Rules
Students up to age 17Levels Pre-A1 to B2Three stages
Our three principles
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Level-appropriate entry
Every candidate competes at their genuine current level.
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One standard
All candidates at a level are judged by the same criteria.
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Open access to the final
No additional contest fee to progress to the National Finals or the Global Event.
