Board of Education English Language Contest - Pave the Way for Your Child’s Dream High School!
Board of Education English Language Contest is a school subject competition for elementary school students wishing to earn the title of laureate or finalist of the contest. The knowledge tested on the contest goes beyond the core curriculum covered at school, and the English language level is defined as C1. Obtaining a high score gives the student the opportunity to become a laureate and opens the way to the high school of their choice. Becoming a finalist gives the student extra points for their high school application.
Who Can Participate in the Contest?
Board of Education English Language Contest is for elementary school students whose language skills exceed the mandatory curriculum taught at school. The contest is open to students in grades 4-8. It is for students who show interest in the subject and want to broaden their knowledge of the English language and the Anglo-Saxon culture. The questions require developed creative thinking and language skills. The primary goal of the Board of Education English Language Contest is to support students’ growth and their pursuit of self-education and to prepare elementary school students for the next steps in their education pathways
Preparation Course for the Board of Education English Language Contest
Our course will improve your knowledge of the English language and the Anglo-Saxon culture. The courses are conducted by experienced tutors who support students in honing the skills examined at the Board of Education English Language Contest. Our aim is to guide the student through all stages of the contest as a result of intensive work and the development of key skills essential for answering the questions on the test.
The preparation course is dedicated to students who want to increase their chances for high school enrollment, get the highest grade on their school report, and score 100% on the elementary school final exam.
Students of Avy College:
The course is adjusted to the student’s needs. The number of hours depends on the student’s skills and the time remaining before the exam.
We invite all elementary school students willing to take part in the Board of Education English Language Contest to contact us. During your first classes at Avy College, an experienced tutor will determine your language level and suggest a learning plan.
What Skills Does the Board of Education English Language Contest Verify?
What Is the Test Structure?
The test is 90 minutes long and consists of three rounds. The schedule and the theme of the contest are different every year. The first (school) round is usually held in October, the second (district) round in December, and the last (provincial) round in March. The student can get 40 points in the first round of the contest and 60 points in the second and third rounds each.
The First Round
The first round of the Board of Education English Language Contest is a school round that evaluates the level of the student’s core curriculum knowledge taught in elementary school. The questions in the school round of the contest verify, for example, the student’s comprehension of English texts, e-mail writing skills, ability to use language functions in everyday situations, command of lexico-grammar structures, and knowledge about history, geography, and culture of English-speaking countries.
Reading Comprehension
Question 1 – reasoning
The student’s task is to read a text at a C1 level and mark with an X the appropriate box – True/False/No information. The student can get 3 points for the question.
Question 2 – text organization
In the second question, the student is asked to complete a text with fitting sentences in order to make the text coherent and logical. The student can get a maximum of 4 points for the question.
Vocabulary – multiple-choice questions
Question 3 – usage of idioms
In the third question, the student has to complete short sentences with words that fit best. The student can get a maximum of 4 points for the question.
Question 4 – usage of phrasal verbs
In the fourth question, the student has to choose a phrasal verb that best fits the text. The student can get 4 points for the question.
Question 5 – text completion
In the fifth question, the student has to complete the text with words that will result in a coherent, logical, and linguistically correct text. The student can get 5 points for the question.
Question 6 – vocabulary
The sixth question involves completing sentences with suitable words, with some letters already provided. The student can get a maximum of 4 points for the question.
Grammar
Question 7 – grammatical structures
The seventh question consists of filling the gaps with correct grammatical structures. This task tests the student’s command of grammatical tenses, conditional sentences, and other structures. The student can get 6 points for the question.
Culture
Question 8 – general knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon culture
This question generally requires matching specific information about a country’s history, geography, and culture. The student can get 3 points for the question.
Question 9 – general knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon culture
The ninth question consists of two open-ended multiple-choice questions. The student can get 2 points for the question.
Writing
Question 10 – e-mail writing
This task involves writing an e-mail, and it assesses the student’s ability to produce a written assignment. The e-mail should include the specific information according to the provided instructions. The student can get 5 points for the question.
Sample Tests
You can access the questions from the first round for the 2023-2024 edition here.
The district round and the provincial round additionally test the student’s knowledge about a specific topic concerning English-speaking countries. In the 2023-24 school year, the main theme was the holidays, celebrations, traditions, customs, and national symbols of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as Australia in the district round, while in the provincial round, the test was concerned with the United States and Canada. For detailed information about the 2023-24 edition of the contest, see here.
To see the 2023-24 tests from the district round, see here. Tests from the provincial round are here.
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