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International Olympiad of English language (iOEL)

The International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL) is a premier competition for students. It tests English proficiency through a globally recognised platform. It evaluates students' skills in comprehension, grammar, and writing. Aligned with CBSE, ICSE, and state board syllabuses, it's ideal for school students worldwide.


Key Benefits for Students

  • Encourage students to showcase proficiency in English.
  • Identify strengths and areas for improvement in English.
  • Improve skills with focused practice
  • Build a global competitive edge.
  • Offer recognition for hard work and dedication.

The International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL) is challenging and rewarding. It encourages students to elevate their skills and gain recognition.


Structure of the Olympiad:

Level 1

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


Level 2

The top 1000 Olympiad rank holders between 4 and 1003 with minimum marks of 50% and above.

Class 1st 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.


Key Features of the Exam Structure

  • Each class will receive a separate and class-specific question paper to ensure appropriate difficulty levels.
  • All questions are objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions).
  • There is no negative marking, encouraging students to attempt all questions confidently.

The Olympiad is held once a year and is conducted during school hours to ensure student convenience and maximum participation. Each participating school can select one of the three proposed dates for conducting the Olympiad. All dates will have separate sets of question papers, ensuring exam integrity and flexibility in scheduling.


Sections


(For Classes I - II)

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

(For Classes III –VI)

  • 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 VII –XII)

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

Test Paper Structure

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

  • For Classes 1-2: There will be 25 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
  • For Classes 3-5: There will be 30 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
  • For Classes 6-8: There will be 35 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
  • For For Classes 9-12: There will be 40 questions, and the duration will be 50 Minutes.

The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. For classes 1st onward, OMR answer sheets will be provided.


Registration Of Students:

The International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL) prospectus, along with registration forms, is sent to all schools currently registered with the SilverZone Foundation. Please note that the printed prospectus may not reflect the most recent updates. The latest information on syllabus, exam format, levels, and prizes is always available on our official website. We recommend referring to it for accuracy.


For New Schools:

Schools not yet registered with SilverZone may request a prospectus by writing to us at info@silverzone.org. Once received, schools must return the completed registration forms by the specified deadline.


Important Note For Schools:

  • Any school can become a registered centre for the International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL). There is no fee required to register the school itself.
  • For smooth coordination and exam feasibility, a minimum of 40 students per school is required to register for the English Language Olympiad.
  • For any clarification regarding exam rules, syllabus, paper pattern, or registration process, schools may write to us directly at info@silverzone.org
Marking Scheme and Syllabus

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.

Elementary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(3)
  • Marks (3.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (10.5)

Chapters

  • Identification of Things & Objects
  • Use of small and capital letters
  • Alphabetical Order

Writing & Speaking Skill

No. of Questions

(7)
  • Marks (3.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (24.5)

Chapters

  • Noun (Elementary)
  • Pronoun (Elementary)
  • Verb (Elementary)
  • Use of A & An
  • Use of At On & To
  • Vowel and Consonant

Word Knowledge

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (3.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (17.5)

Chapters

  • Words with same & opposite meaning
  • Spelling test
  • Jumbled words
  • Rhyming words

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (4.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (22.5)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability
  • Subject & predicate
  • Jumbled sentences

Scholar’s Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Meritorious Zone
  • Total Questions (25)
  • Total Marks (100)

Elementary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(3)
  • Marks (3.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (10.5)

Chapters

  • Identification of Things & Objects
  • Alphabetical Order

Writing & Speaking Skill

No. of Questions

(7)
  • Marks (3.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (24.5)

Chapters

  • Noun (Elementary)
  • Pronoun (Elementary)
  • Verb (Elementary)
  • Use of A & An
  • Use of At On & To
  • On & To
  • Vowel and Consonant

Word Knowledge

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (3.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (17.5)

Chapters

  • Words with same & opposite meaning
  • Spelling test
  • Jumbled words
  • Rhyming words

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (4.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (22.5)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability
  • Subject & predicate
  • Jumbled sentences

Scholar’s Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Meritorious Zone
  • Total Questions (25)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(10)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (30)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Use of possessive
  • Tense (Elementary)
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (24)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(3)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (9)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(4)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (12)

Chapters

  • Subject & predicate
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Types of sentence

Excellence Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Excellence Zone
  • Total Questions (30)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(10)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (30)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Use of possessive
  • Tense
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (24)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(3)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (9)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(4)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (12)

Chapters

  • Subject & predicate
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Types of sentence

Excellence Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Excellence Zone
  • Total Questions (30)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(10)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (30)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Determiners
  • Modals
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Tense
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (24)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(3)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (9)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(4)
  • Marks (3) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (12)

Chapters

  • Subject & predicate
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Types of sentence
  • Voice

Excellence Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Excellence Zone
  • Total Questions (30)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(12)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (30)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Determiners
  • Modals
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Error finding
  • Tense
  • Gerund & Infinitive

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (20)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test
  • Idioms and phrases

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(3)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (7.5)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(7)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (17.5)

Chapters

  • Paragraph & Story writing
  • Subject & predicate
  • Letter & Notice Writing
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Types of sentence
  • Voice
  • Narration
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Choosing Appropriate Filler

Excellence Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Excellence Zone
  • Total Questions (35)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(12)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (30)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Determiners
  • Modals
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Gerund & Infinitive
  • Tense
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (20)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test
  • Idioms and phrases

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(3)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (7.5)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability
  • Judging Completeness of Process

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(7)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (17.5)

Chapters

  • Paragraph & Story writing
  • Letter & Notice Writing
  • Narration
  • Voice
  • Types of Sentences
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Sequence of sentences
  • Question Tags
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Choosing Appropriate Filler
  • Close Test

Brilliance Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Brilliance Zone
  • Total Questions (35)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(12)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (30)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Determiners
  • Modals
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Gerund & Infinitive
  • Tense
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (20)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Homonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test
  • Idioms and phrases

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(3)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (7.5)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability
  • Judging Completeness of Process

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(7)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (17.5)

Chapters

  • Paragraph & Story writing
  • Letter & Notice Writing
  • Narration
  • Voice
  • Types of Sentences
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Sequence of sentences
  • Question Tags
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Choosing Appropriate Filler
  • Close Test

Brilliance Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Brilliance Zone
  • Total Questions (30)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(12)
  • Marks (2) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (24)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Determiners
  • Modals
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Gerund & Infinitive
  • Tense
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(9)
  • Marks (2) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (18)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Homonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test
  • Idioms and phrases

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(4)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (10)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability
  • Judging Completeness of Process

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(10)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Paragraph & Story writing
  • Letter & Notice Writing
  • Narration
  • Voice
  • Types of Sentences
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Sequence of sentences
  • Question Tags
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Choosing Appropriate Filler
  • Close Test

Brilliance Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (6.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (23)

Chapters

  • Brilliance Zone
  • Total Questions (40)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(12)
  • Marks (2) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (24)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Determiners
  • Modals
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Gerund & Infinitive
  • Tense
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(9)
  • Marks (2) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (18)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Homonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test
  • Idioms and phrases

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(4)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (10)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability
  • Judging Completeness of Process

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(10)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (25)

Chapters

  • Paragraph & Story writing
  • Letter & Notice Writing
  • Narration
  • Types of Sentences
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Sequence of sentences
  • Question Tags
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Choosing Appropriate Filler
  • Close Test

Brilliance Zone

No. of Questions

(5)
  • Marks (6.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (23)

Chapters

  • Brilliance Zone
  • Total Questions (40)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(11)
  • Marks (2) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (22)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Determiners
  • Modals
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Gerund & Infinitive
  • Tense
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(9)
  • Marks (2) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (18)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Homonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test
  • Idioms and phrases

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(4)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (10)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability
  • Judging Completeness of Process

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (20)

Chapters

  • Paragraph & Story writing
  • Letter & Notice Writing
  • Narration
  • Types of Sentences
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Sequence of sentences
  • Question Tags
  • Sentence and Phrase Improvement
  • Sentence Completion
  • Word Association
  • Close Test
  • Para-jumbles

Brilliance Zone

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (3.75) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (30)

Chapters

  • Brilliance Zone
  • Total Questions (40)
  • Total Marks (100)

Correct Application of Grammar

No. of Questions

(11)
  • Marks (2) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (22)

Chapters

  • Parts of Speech
  • Articles
  • Determiners
  • Modals
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Gerund & Infinitive
  • Tense
  • Error finding

Vocabulary Knowledge

No. of Questions

(4)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (10)

Chapters

  • Jumbled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Homonyms
  • One word substitution
  • Spelling Test
  • Idioms and phrases

Reading & Comprehension Skill

No. of Questions

(4)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (10)

Chapters

  • Comprehension Ability
  • Judging Completeness of Process

Writing & Speaking Ability

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (2.5) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (20)

Chapters

  • Paragraph & Story writing
  • Letter & Notice Writing
  • Narration
  • Types of Sentences
  • Jumbled sentences
  • Sequence of sentences
  • Question Tags
  • Sentence and Phrase Improvement
  • Sentence Completion
  • Word Association
  • Close Test
  • Para-jumbles

Brilliance Zone

No. of Questions

(8)
  • Marks (3.75) (Each question)
  • Total Marks (30)

Chapters

  • Brilliance Zone
  • Total Questions (40)
  • Total Marks (100)

Raw Score Calculation

The raw score is computed by multiplying each correct answer by its corresponding base marks and summing the results. In mathematical terms: Raw Score = SUM (correct answer × subsequent base Marks).


Total Marks Calculation

Total Marks are determined by adding the raw score to the sum of the weightage of correct answers. Each question carries an additional weightage, starting from .0001 and increasing incrementally (.0002, .0003, and so forth). For instance, Question No. 1 has a weightage of .0001, Question No. 2 has .0002, and so on.

This weightage is utilized to resolve ties when calculating Class/Zonal/Olympiads ranks.


Rank Structure:

Class Rank

This encompasses all students from various sections/divisions of the same class within the same school.

Olympiad Rank

This encompasses all students from India and abroad belonging to the same class.


Important Notes:

Each winner is entitled to one award per exam, receiving the higher-level award only. For example, international top three rank holders will receive awards based on their international ranks, and any awards based on their Zonal ranks will be passed to the next rank holder. Similarly, if a Zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award will be given to the next rank holder.

Sample Papers

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, School Coordinator or book your order online now.

Prizes

The International Olympiad
rank Prize .

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1st Olympiad rank

The 1st International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 10,000/-.

2nd Olympiad rank

The 2nd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 7,500/-.

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3rd Olympiad rank

The 3rd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 5000/-.

Other Prizes

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Zonal Categorisation

Zone/State Categorisation

To streamline operations and facilitate various functions, all states and Union Territories in India, along with participating international countries, have been organized into the following zones. This categorization serves the following purposes:

Determining zone toppers for performance-based awards.

Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Madhya Pradesh

West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Chhattisgarh

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar

All countries except India

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