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.
KOALA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION • Positive preparation for future English tests; • Internationally recognized contest and results; • Finalists and 2 nd & 3 rd place winners each level in Romania; • Finalists compete with international finalists in host country (France 2020); • Global Winners receive prizes (1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd place) for each level.
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 2 nd , 3 rd place winners announced • Global Event hosted in: European Youth Capital each year (2020: Amiens, France).
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 Level Stage 1 No. Questions Level Stage 2 No. Questions PreA1 45 mins 35 Pre A1 60 min 35 (+1 writing task) A1 60 mins 40 A1+ 75 mins 40 (+1 writing task) A2 60 mins 40 A2+ 80 mins 40 (+1 writing task) B1 60 mins 40 B1+ 80 mins 40 (+1 writing task) B2, C1 60 mins 40 B2+, C1+ 90 mins 40 (+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 (1 st 2 nd and 3 rd 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 5 Award ceremony and prizes for finalists and runners up Step 4 Finalists at each Stage 2 level participate Step 3 participants in Global Winner Results take test for event issued and selection of Step 2 finalists selection of Take test participants Stage 1. for stage 2 Certificates Step 1 awarded Register at to all your school participants for the right level
AWARDS • Winners (1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd 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
IT’S COOL TO BE KOALA! Koala@EECentre.ro www.EECentre-Koala.ro
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