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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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Word and Structure Knowledge
122 QsReading
32 QsSpoken and Written Expression
37 QsAchievers Section
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What can I get from SOF IEO?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Elite international achievers
98–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
SOF has released official Level 1 exam dates for IEO 2026-27: September 30, October 27, and November 17, 2026. Schools can choose one date to conduct the exam.
Sample papers for IEO 2026-27 have been released by SOF to help students prepare for the upcoming Level 1 exam. Papers are available in PDF format on the official website.
The Science Olympiad Foundation has officially declared the Level 2 results for IEO 2025-26 on March 18-19, 2026. Results are available on results.sofworld.org.
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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.
Top international rankers
96–98% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
International medal contention
92–96% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
State/zonal medal range
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Level 2 qualification zone
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellence award contention
60–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Merit certificate range
40–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Participation level
0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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SOF has dispatched Olympiad registration forms to schools for the 2026-27 session. Schools must register students at least 30 days before the chosen exam date.
IEO 2025-26 Level 2 Result declared
passedThu, 19 Mar, 2026
Final results for the 2025-26 cycle
Registration deadline for Level 1 Date 1
5 days awayMon, 31 Aug, 2026
Schools must register at least 30 days before exam date
🏅IEO 2026-27 Level 1 - Date 1 (Set A)
35 days awayWed, 30 Sept, 2026
Classes 1-12; schools choose one of three dates
🏅IEO 2026-27 Level 1 - Date 2 (Set B)
62 days awayTue, 27 Oct, 2026
Classes 1-12; alternate exam date option
Answer Key Set A (expected)
66 days awaySat, 31 Oct, 2026
Usually released about 5 weeks after each set exam
🏅IEO 2026-27 Level 1 - Date 3 (Set C)
83 days awayTue, 17 Nov, 2026
Classes 1-12; final exam date option
Level 2 exam dates announcement (expected)
127 days awayThu, 31 Dec, 2026
SOF announces Level 2 dates by December; tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of Feb 2027
IEO 2026-27 Level 1 Result & Cut-off (expected)
129 days awaySat, 2 Jan, 2027
Results typically declared in early January; cut-off for Level 2 qualification released simultaneously
🏅IEO 2026-27 Level 2 Exam (expected)
172 days awaySun, 14 Feb, 2027
For Classes 3-12 qualifiers; tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of Feb 2027
IEO 2026-27 Level 2 Result (expected)
205 days awayFri, 19 Mar, 2027
Level 2 results expected in March 2027
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.