KOALA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

GLOBAL ENGLISH CONTEST 2020

GLOBAL ENGLISH CONTEST 2020

• A Global English Contest with a European Focus

• Linked to the Council of Europe Framework of Reference (CEFR)

• Takes place internationally but Global Event held yearly in Europe (aligned with the European Youth Capital in 2020)

• Aims to inspire and reward young people for their achievement

GLOBAL ENGLISH CONTEST 3-STAGE CONTEST

• Stage 1: all students receive Certificate of Participation

• Top 10-15% Progress to Stage 2 / Certificate of achievement

• Stage 2: Top performing students at each level are awarded prizes, certificates and medals

• All commended students receive certificates and medals

• Top performing *finalists from each country at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 participate in Global Event held in European country

(*number of finalists decided by EECentre - local country partner)

KOALA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

• All levels linked to CEFR;

• Designed for all students aged from 6 to 18 years old;

• Schools/teachers enter candidates at appropriate level;

• KOALA competition in 2 national stages;

• The KOALA contest boosts confidence and rewards progress;

• The KOALA contest motivates learners;

• All stage 1 participants receive a certificate;

• Open to all English learners aged 6 to 18;

• Recognised International Benchmarking and Standards.

• Positive preparation for future English tests;

• Internationally recognized contest and results;

• Finalists and 2nd & 3rd place winners each level in Romania;

• Finalists compete with international finalists in host country (France 2020);

• Global Winners receive prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) for each level.

KOALA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

HOW THE COMPETITION IS ORGANIZED

• The competition: two stages (Stage 1 and Stage 2)

• School selects appropriate level for each contestant according to their current level

• Stage 1: participants receive a Certificate with their level

• Results for stage1 issued with list of contestants progressing to stage 2

• Stage 2: all stage 2 participants receive Certificate of Achievement

• Names of finalists and 2nd , 3rd place winners announced

• Global Event hosted in:

European Youth Capital each year (2020: Amiens, France).

Level Stage 1 No. Questions

PreA1 45 mins 35

A1 60 mins 40

A2 60 mins 40

B1 60 mins 40

B2, C1 60 mins 40

Level Stage 2 No. Questions

Pre A1 60 min 35 (+1 writing task)

A1+ 75 mins 40 (+1 writing task)

A2+ 80 mins 40 (+1 writing task)

B1+ 80 mins 40 (+1 writing task)

B2+, C1+ 90 mins 40 (+1 writing task)

STAGE 2 CONTESTANTS REMAIN WITHIN THE SAME BAND (CEFR LEVEL) AND COMPLETE 40 QUESTIONS (10 QUESTIONS LISTENING + 25/30 QUESTIONS READING & COMPREHENSION) AND 1 WRITING TASK

HOW THE COMPETITION IS ORGANIZED

• On average 10% -15% proceed to Stage 2 (based on performance in Stage 1)

• Stage 2 also includes 10 Qs Listening and one writing task.

• Finalists chosen for each level (1st 2nd and 3rd runners up are also awarded)

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TEST?

• Answer sheets are returned to the International Organisers;

• All marking is conducted by the International Organisers (no local marking);

• EECentre informs schools/candidates progressing to Stage 2.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TEST?

• Finalists and runners up are awarded prizes at a local award ceremony.

• Schools and teachers with award winning students receive certificates of recognition and awards.

• Finalists (accompanied by their teacher*) compete with international finalists and participate in Global Winner contest

* Number of finalists depends on entries and is decided by EECentre - official partner for Romania.

SUMMARY OF ORGANISATION

Step 1 Register at your school for the right level

Step 2 Take test Stage 1. Certificates awarded

to all participants

Step 3 Results issued and selection of participants for stage 2

Step 4 Stage 2 participants take test for selection of finalists

Step 5 Award ceremony and prizes for finalists and runners up Finalists at each level participate in Global Winner event

AWARDS

• Winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd place per level per country)

• Prizes: awarded by EECentre - official partner for Romania

• Diplomas according to level

• Teachers/schools with winning students awarded prizes

• Finalists: Global Winner Event

• Prize for Global Winners – Scholarships

• International School Partner Logo awarded to qualifying schools

LOGO

2018 GLOBAL EVENT

14 -16 September 2018 Bergamo, ITALY

2019 GLOBAL EVENT

14-16 June 2019 Novi Sad, SERBIA

SPRING 2020 GLOBAL EVENT

2020 Amiens, FRANCE

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