1️⃣ Merit Qualification
Top 10% of performers nationwide qualify automatically — recognising individual excellence.
NEW
KGL Contest 10th Anniversary – Reward Scheme for Schools
To celebrate ten years of the KGL Contest English Olympiad, we’re introducing a new Reward Scheme for Schools. It opens more pathways for students to progress from Discovery (Stage 1) to the National Finals (Stage 2) — while continuing to reward academic excellence.
Three Pathways to the National Finals
2️⃣ School Guaranteed Places
Each school receives a minimum number of guaranteed finalist places based on entries.
3️⃣ Rescue Cards
Additional opportunities for outstanding students who narrowly miss the cutoff.
Essential Resources
🏫 School Quota Calculator
Discover your school’s guaranteed National Finals places in seconds. Enter your planned registrations to see your instant allocation and plan your participation strategy.
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📄 Information Letter for Schools
Complete details on all three qualification pathways — Merit, Guaranteed Places and Rescue Cards. Perfect for administrators and school leadership.
Read the Full Announcement❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to: How does the system work? Why is it fair? How does it affect participation? Everything you need to explain the new scheme.
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