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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

IT’S COOL TO BE KOALA!

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