IEO-International English Olympiad

International English Olympiad

IEO Exam

The International English Olympiad (IEO) is a one-of-a-kind examination, and first in the history of English language testing in India.

Registration of Students for IEO

The event is open to the students of classes 1st to 12th and registrations are received from the schools in the prescribed pro-forma. Registration sheet for the school / students and the information booklet are posted to the schools all over India and abroad. Let confirm the complete address of your school. The organization will send detailed information and registration forms to your School so that your Principal / English Teacher can register your names for the exam. 

Students have to register through their schools only. SOF does not encourage individual participation. Less than 50 students a school is not viable for the Foundation to hold the exam. Hence at least 50 students should be enrolled from a school so that a school becomes a center. 

Although conducted by the same Foundation, NCO, NSO, IMO and IEO are four completely different competitions. Students can register for all the four Olympiads in a year.

Benefits

Participants of IEO are ranked on the basis of marks obtained. Hence, after taking the test, students can judge themselves academically at four different levels - within the school, at city and state level and above all at International level. Finally students are suitably awarded based on their International and State ranking. Prizes include cash prizes, computers, medals, I-pads, gifts etc. The   3 toppers of each class are awarded at grand prize distribution ceremonies presided over by eminent personalities. Rest of the prizes is either sent to the schools or can be collected from the Foundation’s office after announcement.

Eligible for IEO

Students of classes 1st to 12th are eligible to appear for the IEO. There is no other eligibility criterion like minimum marks.

Structure and Pattern of IEO

Class 1 to 4:

The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes.   There are 3 sections:

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge

Section-II: Reading

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression

Class 5 to 12:

The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge

Section-II: Reading

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression:

Criteria

Marks obtained in the IEO exam.

In case two or more students score same number of marks, ranks will be determined on following priority and criteria:

1.    Marks obtained in different sections of the IEO exam. Each section is accorded separate weightage.

2.    Student’s performance in school during the previous year- as mentioned in the OMR. This may be verified at the discretion of SOF. Student not stating past year’s performance may not be considered for ranking in case of a tie. 

3.    Age of the student - with greater preference being given to the younger student. 

4.    Telephonic or personal Interview may be conducted. .

No two students will be given same rank.

Results

Results of IEO are declared within 6 weeks of the examination. The results are sent to the schools concerned. The results are also made available on website. 

Syllabus

There are no special books as such. A book “English for Competitive Examination” of MTG publication is also very useful. Sample Papers are sent to all the registered schools. SOF website also contains these papers. Sample papers sent to the schools prior to the test are helpful. 

For the syllabus, please refer to website: www.sofworld.org

Full Syllabus of  International English Olympiad (IEO) Class-wise

Class 1

The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes.   There are 3 sections:

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge

Section-II: Reading

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression

Syllabus

Jumbled Words, Words and Their Meanings, Words and Their Opposites, Identify the Word From the Picture, Making a  Word, Feminine and Masculine, One and Many, Word Pairs, Odd One Out, Animals and Their Babies, Nouns, Verbs, Articles 

Class 2

The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes.  There are 3 sections.

Syllabus

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge

Nouns, Articles, Pronouns, Simple tenses, Prepositions, etc.

Collocations, Spellings, Words related to animals, Clothes, Body parts, Basic emotions, Food, Animals, Animal sounds, etc.

Section-II: Reading: Search for and retrieve information from various text types like stories, short dialogues, etc., acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, invitations, etc.

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression : Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like thanking, greeting, asking for permission, introducing (oneself), etc.         

Class 3

The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

 Syllabus

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge: Adverbs, Prepositions, Pronouns (possessive, demonstrative, etc.), Simple tenses, Irregular verbs, Modals (of ability and permission, etc.), Basic questions, etc. Collocations, Spellings, Words related to animals, Household things, Clothes, Basic emotions, Food, Animals and Pets, etc.

Section-II: Reading: Search for and retrieve information from various text types like stories, Anecdotes, etc. Understand information through pictures, Time-table format, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, Invitations, etc.

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like apology, greeting, introduction, request, etc.

Class 4

The actual test paper consists of 35 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

 Syllabus

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge : Adverbs, Prepositions, Pronouns (possessive, demonstrative, etc.), Simple tenses, Irregular verbs, Modals (of ability and permission, etc.), Basic questions, etc., Collocations, Spellings, Words related to animals, Household things, Clothes, Basic emotions, Food, Animals and pets, etc.

Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like stories, Anecdotes, etc., Understand information through pictures, Time-table format, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, Invitations, etc.

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like apology, greeting, introduction, request, etc.

Class 5

The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

 Syllabus

Section-I : Word and Structure Knowledge :  Prepositions, Tenses, Irregular verbs, Pronouns, Modals quantifiers, etc. , Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to feelings, Travel, Food, Health, appearance, Character, etc.

Section-II : Reading: Search for and retrieve information from various text types like news headlines, Messages, Letters,  etc., Understand information given in News reports, Time tables, Messages, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, menu card dialogues, etc.

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like requests, Refusals apologies, etc. and the use of conjunctions.

Class 6

The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

Syllabus

Section-I : Word and Structure Knowledge : Prepositions, Continuous tenses, Adjectives and Adverbs, Agreement, etc., Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, and Words related to everyday problems, Relationships, Health and Medicine, Travel, etc.

Section-II: Reading : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News headlines, Brochures, Formal letters, etc. ., Understand information given in News reports, Brochures, Itenary, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in Short narratives, Timetables, News stories, etc.

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like agreement and disagreement, Requests, Refusals apologies, etc. and also distinguish differences in the use of conjunctions.

Class 7

The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

 Syllabus

Section-I : Word and Structure Knowledge : Perfect tenses, Prepositions, Modals, Adjectives, and Adverbs, Conjunctions, Direct indirect speech, Word order, Phrasal verbs, etc.

Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, and Words related to Travel, Locations, Activities, Homonyms and Homophones, etc.

Section-II: Reading: Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News stories, Brochures and advertisements. Understand information given in news reports, Brochures, Itinerary, etc., acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short narratives, Advertisements, Biographies, etc.

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like requesting and refusing, Apologies and stating of preferences and expression of intent, etc.

Class 8

The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

 Syllabus

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge: Prepositional phrases, Participle phrases, Tenses, Question tags, Conditionals, Reported speech. Spellings, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to leisure, Household items/issues, Social causes, Outdoor locations and activities, etc.

Section-II: Reading: Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News reports, Blurb, Dictionaries, etc., Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others. Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like editorials, Essays, etc.

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like requesting, giving information, Expressing surprise, etc.

  

Class 9

The actual test paper has 50 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

 Syllabus

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge: Concord, Question forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Reported speech. Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to social cause, Travel, Workplace, etc.

Section-II: Reading: Search for and retrieve information from various text types like flyers, Classifieds, Dictionaries, etc., Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others. Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like editorials, Essays, etc.

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like Giving advice, Stating preferences, Discussing probability, Making an offer, etc.

Class 10

The actual test paper consists of 50 questions. Time allowed: 60 minutes. There are 3 sections.

 Syllabus

Section-I: Word and Structure Knowledge : Concord, Question forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to weather, Countries, Language and people, Global problems, etc.

Section-II: Reading  : Search for and retrieve information from various text types like Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, etc., Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others , Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like editorials, Essays, etc., Make inferences from advanced texts

Section-III: Spoken and Written Expression: Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like Giving/accepting compliments, Agreeing, Disagreeing, Requesting, Seeking information, etc.

Awards/ Certificates/ Prizes

Certificate for all students, teachers and Head of the Institutions; Report for all students; School Topper medals; Award for 6036 toppers; 70 Best IEO Teacher In-charge Awards; 110 Best Principal Awards

STUDENTS:

1.    EQ (English Quotient) Report for every student.

2.    School English Scholar Medal - Where more than 10 students from one class write SOF’s Olympiad exam.The top 3 rank holders from that class will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals respectively. Where between 5 to 9 students from a class write the SOF’s Olympiad exam–The top rank holder from that class will be awarded a gold medal.

3.    Merit Certificate for top 5% students in each class.

4.    Participation Certificate to all other student participants.

OTHER PRIZES:

Class 1 to Class 6

A.   INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

·         1^st prize-   I-Pad

·         2^nd prize – I-Pad

·         3^rd prize – I-Pad

B.   STATE LEVEL

·         1^st prize-   Gold Medal + Gifts worth Rs 1000/ + Certificate

·         2^nd prize – Silver Medal + Gifts worth Rs 1000/ + Certificate

·         3^rd prize – Bronze Medal + Gifts worth Rs 1000/ + Certificate

·         Rank 4 to Rank 25 – Gifts worth Rs 1000/ + Certificate

Class 7 to class 12

A.   INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

·         1^st prize – Rs Fifty Thousand.

·         2^nd prize – Rs Twenty Five Thousand.

·         3^rd prize – Rs Ten Thousand

B.   STATE LEVEL

·         1^st prize-   Gold Medal + Certificate + Rs 5000/

·         2^nd prize – Silver Medal + Certificate + Rs 2500/

·         3^rd prize – Bronze Medal + Certificate + Rs 1000/

·         Rank 4 to Rank 25 – Gifts worth Rs 1000/ + Certificate

STATE LEVEL Awards will be accorded to winners in following states; State Level Awards Functions will be held in most States to felicitate the winners.

NORTH - DELHI, HARYANA, UP / UTTARAKHAND, RAJASTHAN, PUNJAB / CHANDIGARH, J&K / HIMACHAL PRADESH

EAST - WEST BENGAL/ANDAMAN & NICOBAR, ORISSA, CHHATTISGARH, BIHAR, JHARKHAND, NORTH EAST STATES

WEST - MAHARASHTRA / GOA, GUJARAT / DAMAN, MADHYA PRADESH,

SOUTH - TAMIL NADU / PUDUCHERRY, KARNATAKA, KERALA, ANDHRA PRADESH

INTERNATIONAL – All International countries will be considered as one state.
 Student should correctly fill in marks obtained in his/her previous year’s exams in the OMR sheet. Incorrect or incomplete information may lead to disqualification of the child from being ranked. Sample OMR sheet is available on this site and has also been sent to schools. 

Best Principal award (110 nos.)

Best Principal to be determined by the weighted average of number of registering students and their performance from one school for all 4 Olympiad exams. The following awards will be provided:

(a) International Winners – 10 nos.                                      
- Rs 25000/ each + Trophy + Certificate
(b) State Winners – 100nos (5 nos. per state for 20 states) 
– Rs 10000/ each + Trophy + Certificate 

School IEO In-charge Award (70 nos.)

Best School IEO In-charge to be determined by the weighted average of number of registering students and their performance from one school in the IEO Olympiad. The following awards will be provided:

(a) International Winners – 10 nos.                                      

- Rs 10000/ each + Trophy + Certificate
(b) State Winners – 60 (3 nos. per state for 20 states)         
– Rs 5000/ each + Trophy + Certificate 

SCHOOL SEQ (School English Quotient Report): For every participating School Principal/Management and HOD of English department /English teachers of the school.