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International English Olympiad (IEO)

The Olympiad Examination Council organizes the International English Olympiad (IEO) to enhance and evaluate students' proficiency in the English language at an international level. Designed for students from Grade 1 to Grade 12, the IEO encourages the development of strong communication skills, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing abilities.

The Olympiad aims to go beyond classroom learning by challenging students to apply their language knowledge in practical and analytical ways. Each grade level receives a customized question paper aligned with global English standards, making the exam both age-appropriate and intellectually stimulating. It helps students improve their command of the language while also building confidence in reading, writing, and verbal communication.

The International English Olympiad also serves as a platform for students to benchmark their skills against peers worldwide. Participants gain valuable experience in competitive examinations, and top performers receive scholarship, medals, merit certificates, and academic recognition that can support future educational opportunities.

The Olympiad Examination Council is committed to promoting linguistic excellence and global communication skills. Through the International English Olympiad, the council encourages students to become effective communicators and confident global citizens, prepared to excel in both academic and real-world environments where English plays a vital role. .

Eligibility: Grade I to Grade X

Examination Pattern
The question paper consists of four parts:
  • Part‑1: Word and Vocabulary
  • Part‑2: Grammar
  • Part‑3: Reading and Writing
  • Part‑4: Previous Grade Section
Duration: 60 minutes
Marking Scheme
PartQuestionsMarksTotal
Word and Vocabulary10220
Grammar25250
Reading and Writing5210
Previous Grade Section10220
Total50100
SYLLABUS

Jumbled Letters, Words: Their Meanings and Opposites, Identify the Word From the Picture, Making a Word, Feminine and Masculine, One and Many, Word Pairs, Odd One Out, Animals: Their Babies, Sounds and Groups.

Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Conjunctions, Articles, Prepositions, Adjectives, Basic Tenses, Punctuation.

Comprehension: Prose and Poetry.

Vocabulary: Collocations, Spellings, Words Related to Animals and their Sounds, Clothes, Body Parts, Basic Emotions, Food.

Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Contractions, Word Order, Punctuation, Simple Tenses.

Comprehension & Communication: Information Retrieval from Stories, Dialogues, Messages, Invitations; Greetings, Permission, Introduction.

Word Power: Homophones, Collocations, Spellings, Words related to Animals, Clothes, Emotions, Synonyms and Antonyms, Gender, Number, Proverbs, One Word.

Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Questions.

Comprehension: Stories, Time-tables, Pictures, Invitations; Spoken expressions: Apology, Greetings, Requests.

Vocabulary: Collocations, Synonyms, Antonyms, Emotions, Food.

Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Tenses, Punctuation.

Comprehension: Anecdotes, Messages, Images, Time-table, Spoken expressions.

Vocabulary & Idioms: Spellings, Collocations, Idioms, Homonyms, Food, Travel, Emotions.

Grammar: Verbs, Phrasal Verbs, Tenses, Conjunctions, Voice, Reported Speech.

Reading & Writing: Menus, Letters, Messages, Headlines, News Reports.

Grammar: Tenses, Voices, Narration, Nouns, Verbs, Prepositions, Modals.

Vocabulary: Idioms, Collocations, Relationships, Health.

Communication: Diaries, Posters, Time-tables, Requests, Apologies, Agreements.

Vocabulary: Travel, Activities, Analogies, Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms.

Grammar: Modals, Word Order, Voices, Narration, Tenses.

Comprehension: Letters, Notices, Messages; Expression of Preference, Intent, Refusal.

Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms.

Grammar: Narration, Voices, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Question Tags.

Reading: Essays, Editorials, Manuals; Expression of Surprise, Instructions.

Grammar & Vocabulary: Tenses, Voices, Reported Speech, Homophones, Idioms, Modals.

Topics: Workplace, Travel, Social Issues.

Reading: Editorials, Flyers, Manuals; Expressions: Preferences, Probability.

Grammar & Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Narration, Conditionals, Word Order, Reported Speech, Tenses.

Themes: Global Issues, Weather, Language, People.

Communication: Editorials, Encyclopedias, Complimenting, Seeking Info.