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SOF International English Olympiad
SOF English olympiad. Word & Structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken & Written Expression, Achievers Section. Class 1–12.
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International Top 100 — Elite
98–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 500-1000 internationally
93–97% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
National top 2-5%
86–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
National top 5-10%
76–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
State/Zonal level performer
61–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
School-level achiever
41–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Participation level
0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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Science Olympiad Foundation has opened online registration for IEO Level 1 exams scheduled for the upcoming academic session. Schools can enroll students across Classes 1-12 through the official portal with revised participation fees.
Source →The foundation has published updated sample papers and syllabus guidelines for all class levels to help students prepare for the upcoming Level 1 examination cycle. Materials emphasize grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary sections.
Source →SOF has released the Level 2 results for the previous academic year's International English Olympiad. Students who qualified from Level 1 can now check their ranks and medal eligibility on the official website.
Source →Award ceremonies for Class toppers, International rank holders, and Zonal rank achievers from the concluded academic year have commenced. Schools are coordinating with regional SOF offices for medal and certificate collection.
Source →School registration deadline (Set 1 schools)
79 days awayFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Early-bird registration window closes for first set of participating schools
School registration deadline (Set 2 schools)
139 days awayTue, 13 Oct, 2026
Extended registration for remaining schools enrolling students
🏅IEO Level 1 examination (Set A)
199 days awaySat, 12 Dec, 2026
First scheduled date for Level 1 exam conducted in schools
🏅IEO Level 1 examination (Set B)
206 days awaySat, 19 Dec, 2026
Alternate date for schools choosing second exam window
Level 1 results announcement
254 days awayFri, 5 Feb, 2027
SOF publishes Level 1 scores and Level 2 qualification list
🏅IEO Level 2 examination
304 days awaySat, 27 Mar, 2027
Level 2 exam for students who qualified from Level 1
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Parts of Speech
Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.
Tenses
Twelve tense forms and their correct usage in context.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Agreement rules for singular/plural subjects and collective nouns.
Articles and Determiners
Use of a, an, the and quantifiers like much, many, few, little.
Active and Passive Voice
Convert sentences between active and passive voice.
Direct and Indirect Speech (Narration)
Convert statements, questions, commands and exclamations.
Sentence Formation
Construct grammatically correct sentences from given words.
Types of Sentences
Simple, compound and complex sentences and their conversion.
Synonyms
Identify the closest meaning to a given word.
Antonyms
Identify the opposite meaning of a given word.
Collocations
Common word combinations that occur naturally together in English.
Spellings
Identify the correctly or incorrectly spelt word.
Homophones and Homonyms
Distinguish between similar-sounding words with different meanings.
Idioms and Phrases
Meanings and usage of common English idioms.
Phrasal Verbs
Common phrasal verbs and their meanings.
One-word Substitution
Replace a phrase with a single appropriate word.
Punctuation
Correct use of full stops, commas, semicolons, apostrophes and quotation marks.
Reading Comprehension
Passage-based questions on main idea, details, vocabulary and inference.
Search for and Retrieve Information
Locate specific information from notices, advertisements and brochures.
Poetry Comprehension
Understand theme, imagery and figures of speech in unseen poems.
Cloze Test
Fill multiple blanks within a passage with the most suitable words.
Speech and Pronunciation
Word stress, syllables and correct pronunciation in everyday English.
Conversation Skills
Appropriate responses, formal vs informal expressions in dialogue.
Writing Skills
Formal and informal letters, notices, messages and short paragraphs.
Para Jumbles
Reorder jumbled sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Editing and Omission
Spot grammatical errors and supply missing words in passages.
Higher Order English Application
HOTS questions on advanced grammar and vocabulary in context.
Advanced Reading Comprehension
Inference, critical analysis and tone identification in complex passages.
Figures of Speech
Simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration and oxymoron.
Contextual Word Usage
Choose the right word based on subtle differences in meaning and usage.
Level 2 results declaration
339 days awaySat, 1 May, 2027
Final results with international rankings published
Awards dispatch to schools
364 days awayWed, 26 May, 2027
Medals, certificates, and prizes sent to registered schools