Frequently Asked Questions
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A dedicated FAQ page for schools, teachers, parents, students and Country Partners, with practical answers organised by topic.
The KGL Contest is an international English Olympiad for students learning English as a foreign language. Students participate at their current level and may progress from Discovery to National Finals and the Global Event.
The contest is for eligible young learners of English as a foreign language. Current participation rules should be checked before registration.
KGL gives students a clear goal, international context, recognition for achievement and the opportunity to progress through a structured contest pathway.
Students should enter at their current CEFR-linked level according to the official eligibility rules. The Eligibility Checker should be used before registration.
Re-entry depends on previous participation and progression. Confirm the current requirements with your school or Country Partner before registering.
Use the KGL Eligibility Checker in the Access Hub.
Registration is generally organised through schools and the relevant KGL Country Partner or authorised KGL route.
Yes. Local deadlines and arrangements may differ, so schools should follow the information provided for their country.
Use the Country Partner Finder or the relevant registration portal information.
Follow the device requirements issued for your contest stage and venue. Check these with your school before contest day.
Schools should use the approved technical support route and provide the required candidate, venue, device and error details.
Session changes depend on the current registration deadlines and contest arrangements. Contact your coordinator before making a change.
Use the KGL Results Checker once results have been officially released.
No. National Finals are used for ranking and candidates receive the official result or award status rather than raw marks.
The school or Country Partner will provide the relevant next-stage information and deadlines.
The current KGL framework provides recognition to participants, with certificates and awards issued according to the relevant stage and result.
Official recognition may include 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Commended and Certificate of Achievement categories according to the current policy.
Follow the current contest-year process and schedule communicated to schools and Country Partners.
Progression is determined according to the official current qualification rules.
Yes. Rescue Cards remain part of the current pathway. Guaranteed school allocation places are no longer offered.
The National Finals include the skills and components set out in the official contest guidance for the relevant level.
Selected finalists progress according to the official Global Event qualification rules and country arrangements.
No. KGL does not provide practice tests for the Global stage. Finalists receive information about the areas covered and the types of exercises with the final programme.
The Global stage is a contest rather than a conventional examination. The policy is intended to preserve a fairer playing field and reduce exam-style cramming.
Use the official technical support channel and provide the required details about the candidate, country, venue, device, browser, time and error.
Use the Results link in the Access Hub or the prominent Results button in the site header.
Use the Downloads / Resources area in the Access Hub.