Silverzone iOEL

The International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL) is a prestigious competition designed to assess and enhance students’ proficiency in English. Organized by the SilverZone Foundation, this Olympiad invites participants from grades 1 to 12 to engage in a challenging examination that tests their understanding and application of the English language.

Silverzone iOEL

The iOEL aims to improve students’ command over English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and composition. It serves as a platform for students to benchmark their skills against peers from various schools and countries, promoting a competitive spirit and enhancing their language abilities. 

Silverzone iOEL 2024 Exam Date

The important dates of the International Olympiad of English Language 2024 are as follows.

Sample Papers

• Sample Question Paper for Class 1
• Sample Question Paper for Class 2
• Sample Question Paper for Class 3
• Sample Question Paper for Class 4
• Sample Question Paper for Class 5
• Sample Question Paper for Class 6
• Sample Question Paper for Class 7
• Sample Question Paper for Class 8
• Sample Question Paper for Class 9
• Sample Question Paper for Class 10
• Sample Question Paper for Class 11
• Sample Question Paper for Class 12

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL), organized by the SilverZone Foundation, are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria for iOEL

1. Classes: The iOEL is open to students from grades 1 to 12. All students currently enrolled in these classes can participate.
2. Participation Requirements:
   • For a school to register students, there must be a minimum of 20 students participating from that school.
   • Schools must submit the registration forms on behalf of their students, as individual registrations are not accepted.
3. Performance Criteria:
   • Students who rank in the top 1000 in Level 1 are eligible to progress to Level 2 of the competition.
   • The first rank holders from Level 2 (for classes 6 to 12) are eligible for Level 3, which is the final level of the Olympiad, conducted in New Delhi, India.
4. Academic Performance: While there are no strict academic performance requirements to participate, it is noted that first rank holders from their respective classes with a minimum of 75% marks in their previous assessments are recognized for their achievements.

iOEL Exam Structure

Levels of Examination

1. Level 1:
   • Participants: Open to students from grades 1 to 12.
   • Conduct: The exam is administered in the students’ respective schools during school hours.
   • Format: The exam can be taken in both online and offline modes.
   • Question Type: Objective-type multiple-choice questions.
   • Duration: 40 minutes.
   • Number of Questions:
     • Classes 1-2: 25 questions
     • Classes 3-5: 30 questions
     • Classes 6-8: 35 questions
     • Classes 9-12: 40 questions
   • Marking Scheme: Each correct answer earns one mark, with no negative marking for incorrect answers.
2. Level 2:
   • Eligibility: The top 1000 rankers from Level 1 advance to this level.
   • Conduct: Similar to Level 1, this exam is also conducted in the respective schools of the qualifying students.
3. Level 3:
   • Eligibility: The top two students from each participating school who excel in Level 2 are invited to compete.
   • Purpose: This final level determines the championship title holders among the best performers.

Detailed iOEL Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into sections covering grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and composition, with the level of difficulty increasing from classes 1 to 12.

iOEL Syllabus for Classes 1-2

General English

• Identification of things and objects
• Use of small and capital letters
• Alphabetical order

Grammar

• Noun (elementary)
• Pronoun (elementary)
• Verb (elementary)
• Use of ‘a’ and ‘an’
• Use of ‘at’, ‘on’, and ‘to’
• Vowels and consonants

Vocabulary

• Words with the same and opposite meanings
• Correct spelling
• Jumbled words
• Rhyming words

Comprehension and Composition

• Comprehension
• Subject and predicate
• Jumbled sentences
• Types of sentences

Meritorious Zone

• Meritorious Zone questions

iOEL Syllabus for Classes 3-4

Grammar and Vocabulary

• Parts of speech
• Articles
• Adverbs
• Tense forms
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Comprehension
• Punctuation
• Idioms and phrases
• Proverbs

Comprehension and Composition

• Comprehension
• Jumbled sentences
• Voice
• Narration
• Types of sentences
• Story and paragraph writing

Excellence Zone

• Excellence Zone questions

iOEL Syllabus for Classes 5-6

Grammar

• Adverbs
• Determiners
• Modals
• Tense forms
• Subject-verb agreement
• Gerund
• Infinitives

Vocabulary

• Jumbled words
• Synonyms and antonyms
• One-word substitution
• Spelling test
• Idioms and phrases

Comprehension and Composition

• Comprehension (story and poem)
• Finding errors
• Jumbled words and sentences
• Paragraph and story writing

Excellence Zone

• Excellence Zone questions

iOEL Syllabus for Classes 7-9

Grammar

• Parts of speech
• Articles
• Determiners
• Modals
• Subject-verb agreement
• Gerund
• Infinitives
• Tense
• Error finding

Vocabulary

• Jumbled words
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Homonyms
• One-word substitution
• Spelling test
• Idioms and phrases

Comprehension and Composition

• Comprehension
• Letter and notice writing
• Paragraph and story writing
• Narration and voice
• Types of sentences
• Jumbled sentences
• Sequence of sentences
• Clause and question tags
• Sentence improvement
• Choosing appropriate fillers
• Inferring information
• Judging completeness of process

Brilliance Zone

• Brilliance Zone questions

iOEL Syllabus for Classes 10-12

Grammar

• Advanced grammar topics
• Error finding
• Sentence improvement

Vocabulary

• Advanced vocabulary
• One-word substitution
• Idioms and phrases
• Analogies

Comprehension and Composition

• Advanced reading comprehension
• Letter, report, and article writing
• Paragraph and story writing
• Summary and paraphrasing

Brilliance Zone

• Brilliance Zone questions

The iOEL syllabus is designed to align with the CBSE and ICSE curricula, ensuring that the questions are relevant and challenging for students. The syllabus is reviewed and updated annually to keep pace with the changing trends in English language education.

Testimonials

Aarav Sharma (Class 10): Aarav, who secured a gold medal in the iOEL, shared that the experience transformed his approach to learning English. He mentioned, “Preparing for the iOEL made me more passionate about reading and writing. It opened up new avenues for me in literature and communication.”

Priya Mehta (Class 8): Priya participated in the iOEL and ranked among the top 1000 students. She stated, “The Olympiad challenged me to think critically and improved my problem-solving skills. It was a fun way to learn and compete.”

Vikram Singh (Class 12): Vikram, who progressed to Level 3 of the iOEL, expressed that the experience was invaluable. “Competing at an international level was exhilarating. It not only enhanced my English skills but also prepared me for future competitive exams.”

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