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International Olympiad of English Language by Silverzone [For Students of Classes 1 to 12; Cash Prizes, Ranks, and Certificates as Awards]: Register by Aug 31!


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Registrations are invited for the International Olympiad of English Language by Silverzone. Register by August 31 and win exciting prizes!

About Silverzone

  • The SilverZone Foundation aims to provide a platform for students to showcase their knowledge and skills.
  • They are committed to identifying and nurturing young talent and creating a supportive environment for students to excel.
  • The programs offered by the foundation are designed to provide a challenging and stimulating learning experience that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation.
  • They believe that competition is a healthy way to motivate students and help them reach their full potential.
  • Through their exams and assessments, the SilverZone Foundation aims to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive world.

About the Olympiad

The International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL) is a well-recognized competition that tests students’ skills and knowledge of the English language. It is an annual examination that is conducted based on the syllabus provided by various boards, including the CBSE/ICSE and numerous other State Boards.

The main objective of iOEL is to encourage students to showcase their proficiency in the English language and provide them with a platform to compete with other students from all over the world. By participating in this competition, students get an opportunity to showcase their language skills and gain recognition for their hard work and dedication.

The iOEL exam comprises a series of multiple-choice questions, which assesses the students’ comprehension, grammar, and writing skills. The questions are designed to test the student’s proficiency in the language, and they are based on the syllabus prescribed by their respective boards.

By participating in the iOEL, students can gauge their strengths and weaknesses in the English language. It also helps them to identify areas where they need to improve and work on their language skills accordingly. This competition offers students a unique opportunity to enhance their language skills and competes with their peers globally.

The International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL) is a challenging and rewarding competition that encourages students to take their language skills to the next level. It is an excellent platform for students to showcase their talents and gain recognition for their hard work and dedication to the English language.

Structure of the Olympiad

Level 1

All the students of classes 1 to 12 are eligible to take part in Level 1 (Only).

Level 2

The top 1,000 Olympiad rank holders between 4 and 1003 with minimum marks of 50% and above.

Class 1 rank holders with minimum 75% marks and 100 participation in the respective subject from the school.

Level 3

International Olympiad 1st rank holders of Classes 6th to 12th from 2nd level will be eligible for level 3. Level 3 will be conducted in New Delhi, India.

Examination 

The Olympiad is organized in the respective schools of the participants during school hours. The structure of the event (iOS) stands as the following: 

There will be a different question paper for each class. All the questions are objective-type with no negative marking for wrong answers.

Classes >Class 1 & 2Classes 3 to 5Classes 6 to 8Classes 9 to 12
No. of Questions25303540
Total marks: 100Duration: 40 minutes

For Classes 1 to 2

  • Section-1: Elementary Knowledge.
  • Section-2: Writing & Speaking Skill.
  • Section-3: Word Knowledge.
  • Section-4: Reading & Comprehension Skill.
  • Section-5: Meritorious Zon.

For Classes 3 to 6

  • Section-1: Correct Application of Grammar.
  • Section-2: Vocabulary Knowledge.
  • Section-3: Reading & Comprehension Skill. 
  • Section-4: Writing & Speaking Ability.
  • Section-5: Excellence Zone. 

For Classes 7 to 12

  • Section-1: Correct Application of Grammar. 
  • Section-2: Vocabulary Knowledge.
  • Section-3: Reading & Comprehension Skill. 
  • Section-4: Writing & Speaking Ability.
  • Section-5: Excellence Zone. 

The Olympiad is conducted annually on two dates on the school premises. The school may opt for the two dates suggested for the Olympiad examination. Each date of the Olympiad exam has a separate set of question papers.

About the Test Paper

The language medium is English only. The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1 to 12 with the following details:

  • For classes 1-2: There will be 25 questions and the duration will be of 40 minutes.
  • For classes 3-5: There will be 30 questions and the duration will be of 40 minutes.
  • For classes 6-8: There will be 35 questions and the duration will be of 40 minutes.
  • For classes 9-12: There will be 40 questions and the duration will be of 50 minutes.
  • The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. For classes 3 onward OMR answer sheets will be provided.
  • The questions will be of an objective type in nature with multiple-choice answers. There is no negative marking.

Sample Question Papers

The detailed Syllabus and Sample Test Paper are provided in this website, click the following links to download the Syllabus and Sample Test Paper class wise. For books, please contact the School Coordinator or book your order online now

Marking Scheme

The tentative chapter-wise marking Scheme will help students to perform better in SilverZone Olympiads. The actual marks distribution may differ depending on the prerogative of the authors/selectors/paper setters concerned. The Syllabus may be reduced depending on the prevalent Coronavirus pandemic conditions. The same will be updated here in due course of time. 

Raw Score

Raw Score is derived from the total of multiplying each correct answer with its base marks. i.e. Raw Score = SUM (correct answer x subsequent base Marks).

Total Marks

Total Marks = Raw Score + SUM (Weightage of Correct Answers).

Weightage: Each Question carries an additional weightage starting from .0001, .0002 and so on. E.g. Question No. 1 will have the weightage of .0001 and Question No. 2 will have the weightage of .0002 and so on. The weightage will be used to break the tie while calculating Class/Zonal/Olympiads ranks.

Olympiad Rank

Includes all Students from India and Abroad of the same class. 

Class Rank

Includes all students from all sections/division of the same class of the same school.

Prizes and Ranks

Level 3 Awards

Description
Educational excursion abroad for
Math & Science Olympiad: NASA (USA), English Language Olympiads: London (UK)
Selected Top two students from each subject

Level 2 Awards

Rank. No.ClassAward
1st Olympiad rank12th1st Intl. Olympiad rank holder will be awarded with a Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000/-
11th1st Intl. Olympiad rank holder will be awarded with a Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000/-
1st to 10th1st Intl. Olympiad rank holder in each class will be awarded with a Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000/-
2nd Olympiad rank11th and 12th2nd Intl. Olympiad rank holder in each class will be awarded with a Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000/-
1st to 10th2nd Intl. Olympiad rank holder in each class will be awarded with a Cash Prize of Rs. 7,500/-
3rd Olympiad rank11th and 12th3rd Intl. Olympiad rank holders in each class will be awarded with a Cash Prize of Rs. 7,500/-
1st to 10th3rd Intl. Olympiad rank holder in each class will be awarded with a Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/-

Level 1 Awards

Rank. No.ClassAward
4th to 10th Olympiad rank1st to 12th4th to 10th Intl. Olympiad rank holders in each class will be awarded with Gift Certificate of Different Value. 
11th to 25th Olympiad rank1st to 12th11th to 25th Intl. Olympiad rank holders in each class will be awarded with Gift Certificate of Different Value. 
26th to 500th Olympiad rank1st to 12th26th to 500th Intl. Olympiad rank holders in each class will be awarded with Topper Achievement Certificate. 
1st, 2nd and 3rd Zonal Rank1st to 12thAll Zonal Rank 1st, 2nd 3rd rank holders of all classes will be awarded Medals of Excellence 
1st, 2nd, and 3rd State Rank1st to 12thAll State Rank 1st, 2nd 3rd rank holders of all classes will be awarded Medals of Excellence 
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class Topper1st to 12thClass Topper 1st, 2nd 3rd rank holders of every class of each school will be awarded with Medals of Excellence, provided the topper obtains at least 50% marks 
All1st to 12thAll the participants will be awarded with the participation Certificate Reflecting their Class/Zonal/State/Olympiad Ranks and Marks. 

Olympiad rank will start from 4 in level-1 and top Olympiad 3 rank holders will be selected on the basis of level-2 results. In case level-2 could not be conducted due to pandemic or some other reason, the prizes of Level 1 and Level 2 will be awarded together based on the Result of the Level 1 examination and Audio/video/ in-person interviews. Level 3 will not be conducted for this year. 

For up to 10 students getting the same rank, the award amount will be divided & distributed equally. In addition, each winner will be awarded a Symbolic Golden Medal of Excellence in the relevant category and Certificate.

In case 11 & more students get the same rank, in lieu of a shared cash award, each winner will be awarded a gift certificate coupon along with a Medal of Excellence (in the relevant category) and a Special Achievement Certificate. 

At School Level

Medals to Class Toppers

The top three class rank holders will be awarded Medals of Excellence, Students must score at least 50%. 

Chapter-wise Performance Analysis Report for Each Participating Student

Every student who appears in this Olympiad will be provided with a Chapter wise Performance Analysis Report. It is a detailed analysis of how the student attempted the exam. 

The Question-Wise Performance Analysis Report Consists of Four Sections

  • Section A: provides the student’s marks and rank achieved in Class/Zonal/Olympiad ranks.
  • Section B: provides a Chapter wise performance score of the student. 
  • Section C: provides percentile score help to compare the result of other students in the Zone and at the international level.
  • Section D: provides a percentage score analysis of the student with a comparison with the Class, zone and international level.

The objective of the Report is to share with the student and her / his parents, an analysis of the student’s answers. This is expected to enable the student to understand her/his strengths and areas requiring improvement in absolute terms and also on a competitive scale consisting of lacs of students who appeared in the Olympiad. 

Important Notes

Each winner will be entitled to one award for an exam. The winners will be entitled to the higher-level award only. For eg, the international top 3 rank holders will be entitled to awards based on their International ranks. Awards accruing to them for their Zonal ranks will be given to the next rank holder. Similarly, class award accruing to a Zonal award winner will be given to the next rank holder

How to Register?

The prospectus containing the Registration Forms for iOEL is sent to all the schools registered with the Silverzone Foundation. However, it might not have updated information which has been incorporated and updated later in this website regarding changes in syllabus, prizes and levels etc. 

The schools which are NOT registered with the Foundation may also request for prospectus by sending an e-mail at info[at]silverzone[dot]org or by calling the Foundation on (+91) 11-69114100 (30 lines).

The schools must return the Registration Forms, properly filled in and complete in all respects, by the due date to the Foundation.

Note

Principals/teachers may please note that any school can become a registered centre for the International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL). No fee is required for the same. Only for feasibility reasons, a minimum of 20 students need to be registered for the iOEL, from the school. Any clarification regarding rules, format/pattern of the paper, etc., may be sought from SILVERZONE FOUNDATION through phone-call (+91) 11-69114100 (30 lines) or email at info[at]silverzone[dot]org.

Important Dates

  • First olympiad date: November 8, 2023.
  • Second olympiad date: December 12, 2023.
  • Last date of registration: August 31, 2023.

Click here to read the official notification of the International Olympiad of English Language by Silverzone [For Students of Classes 1 to 12; Cash Prizes, Ranks, and Certificates as Awards].

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