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KGL Contest - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The KGL Contest

The KGL contest is open to students up to the age of 17 who are learning English as a foreign language. However, native English speakers are not eligible to participate.
If you would like to participate in the KGL simply contact your teacher and request to register through your school. You may also be able to register through your KGL Country Partner.
No, there is no additional fee for Stage 2. Successful contestants are automatically registered free of charge.
If your school wishes to participate and there is currently no suitable venue please contact the KGL country partner to discuss the possibility of creating additional venues.
No special preparation is required for the KGL Contest. Your teacher will register you at the appropriate level based on your current English proficiency. The tasks in the contest are similar to those you already do in class or are familiar with, so there's no need to study specifically for the contest. However, if you’d like to assess your level or gain extra practice, you can access our online practice tests through your KGL Country Partner.
Your teacher will guide you in selecting the most appropriate level based on your current English proficiency. It’s important to enter the level that matches your abilities and meets the contest's entry requirements. To further assess your level, you can also use our Online Practice Tests, available through your KGL Country Partner.
No, the lowest level you can enter for is your current level.
Yes, you may enter a higher level if your English proficiency allows it. Make sure to check your eligibility for each level [here].
Yes, you can access previous years' tests as online practice tests. These are available through your KGL Country Partner.

On the Day of the Contest

Please arrive at the test venue 30 minutes before the start of the test.  You will need to bring a black ballpoint  pen but no correction fluid.  Do not forget to bring identification as this is necessary for you to take the test. Stage 1 of the contest is a multiple choice test and last for 60 minutes (45 minutes Pre_A1 ) and all your answers are completed on one answer sheet. Remember this is a contest and all participants receive a certificate so just enjoy the experience and try to progress to Stage 2 for more prizes and rewards.
Stage 1 consists of a multiple choice test and reading passages followed by multiple choice questions.  All questions have three or four answer options (A, B, C or D). Participants fill in their answers on the answer sheet. Stage 2 is also a multiple choice test and reading passages followed by multiple choice questions.  All questions have three or four answer options (A, B, C or D). There will also be a listening and writing component to the test. All participants in Stage 2 are asked to complete one writing task. The writing task is only used  to identify the best performing contestants in cases of equal scoring and high performance by contestants. All other writing tasks are not assessed and no result is reported.
The completed tests from all countries are sent to ITA  for correction. Answer Sheets  are marked electronically and it is important that you complete all answers sheets correctly.  You will be given full instructions on the day.

After the Contest

Stage 1 results are typically available about three weeks after the contest. Winners and participant rankings following Stage 2 are announced approximately one month after Stage 2. Please note, no additional results are issued for Stage 2.
Results of Stage 1 are available from the KGL partner in your country. The KGL country partner will inform schools and contestants and may make the results of Stage 1 available on the local KGL web site. The names of winners of Stage 2 will be available from the local KGL country partner approximately one month following the administration of Stage 2. Analytical results are not issued for Stage 2.  
In the unlikely event that multiple finalists achieve the same score in Stage 2, the higher placement will be awarded to the youngest contestant, with the runner-up receiving the next available position.

Certificates and Prizes

Certificates are sent to your country partner approximately two weeks after the results for each stage of the contest are announced.
Certificates are generated using the details provided during registration. Please be aware that reissuing certificates incurs an administration fee. It’s essential, therefore, to ensure your registration information is accurate from the start.
At the national level, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners at each level—Pre-A1, A1, A2, B1, and B2—are awarded locally following Stage 2. Additionally, candidates who demonstrate excellent performance but do not place in the top three are recognized with commendation awards. All Stage 1 participants receive certificates reflecting their overall performance, and Stage 2 contestants earn Certificates of Achievement. Selected Finalists and their teachers attend the Global Event, where finalists compete for one of the Global Winner prizes. See Allocation of Prizes – Global Event
The Global Winner Event is a three-day celebration where finalists from various countries come together for exciting excursions, cultural activities, and shared experiences. Accommodation for the event is shared and includes breakfast and dinner. During the event, all finalists participate in a test, which includes a written task. Prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants at each level (A1, A2, B1, B2) based on their performance in the Global Event test. The finalist with the highest overall score, regardless of level, is named the KGL Global Winner and receives the prestigious Global Winner Award.