Hippo “English without Borders” Competition is an international competition which promotes English language, challenges students around the globe to compete in English language knowledge, and improves the co-operation between teachers. The competition encourages the development of a shared sense of identity and integration, serves as a role model for young people living together as one community.
The main goal is to create and nourish friendly relations, international understanding and a spirit of sporting competitiveness between young people interested in English language from all around the world.
Competition Regulations :
The competition is being run in three rounds: preliminary round, semi-final round and final round. The preliminary round of competition is hosted by the participating schools enrolling a group of candidates from their school. Hippo semi-finals are held in bigger cities in each of the participating areas (zones) and the venues will be based on the location of the semi-finalists. The final round will be held in Lido di Jesolo (Venezia), Italy. Finalists as well as a school representative will be invited to the final round of the competition.
Preliminary Round: The tests for the preliminary round of the competition will consist of three parts: a test of reading comprehension (multiple choice questions), a test of listening comprehension and a Use of English test. The maximum allowed time per part is shown in the table below. The tests are the same for all the participants of a category.
Semi-final Round: After the preliminary round tests have been marked, the top 10% of participating students from each participating zone will be invited to the semi-final round. The network of semi-final venues will be based on the location of the semi-finalists. The exam level for the semi-final round will be one CEFR level higher than the one in the preliminary round. Final Round: In the final round of the competition, the candidates will be taking a Gatehouse Awards exam, all 4 skills included. The test samples / past papers are available on www.hippo-competition.org. The exam level for the final round will be one CEFR level higher than the one in the preliminary round that is the same as semi-final round.
Final Round: In the final round of the competition, the candidates will be taking a Gatehouse Awards exam,all 4 skills included. The test samples / past papers are available on www.hippo-competition.org. The exam level for the final round will be one CERF level higher than the one in the preliminary round that is the same as the semi-final round test.
How to Participate?
Schools who wish to host the preliminary round of the Olympiad need to complete (sign and stamp), the Venue Approval Form and send it to venue@hippo-olympiad.org, after which they will get access to the online registration platform, where the school coordinator can register students.
Alternatively, students whose schools do not participate in the Olympiad can apply using the Individual Candidates Form, where individual candidates are accepted.
Preliminary Round
25-26 February 2022
11-12 March 2022
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