Rules & Regulations

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Rules
Official contest requirements and procedures.
Eligibility
Who may participate and at what level.
Rescue Cards
Current Rescue Card rules and guidance.
FAQ
Plain-language answers to common questions.
Official framework

Rules & Regulations

Use this overview alongside the official guidance issued for your contest year and country. Your school or Country Partner can help with specific requirements.
Important:
guaranteed school allocation places are not part of the current pathway. Eligibility and Rescue Cards remain part of the current system.

Eligibility

Before registration, confirm the candidate’s age, current CEFR-linked English level and previous participation against the official entry requirements.

Registration

  • How schools and candidates are registered.
  • Who is authorised to register candidates.
  • What information must be correct before the portal closes.
  • Country-specific deadlines and partner arrangements.

Contest Day

  • Candidate identification and attendance requirements.
  • Permitted devices and technical requirements.
  • Session arrangements and supervision.
  • What schools should do if a technical problem occurs.

Progression

Progression follows the official qualification criteria for the relevant stage, level and country. Schools and Country Partners communicate next-stage arrangements.

Rescue Cards

Rescue Cards form part of the pathway described in KGL guidance. Contact your school or Country Partner for the applicable conditions and process.
Current pathway:
Rescue Cards remain available. Guaranteed allocation places are not part of the current system.

Results

Results are released through the official KGL channels. Check the relevant stage and follow the instructions supplied by your school or Country Partner.

Certificates & Awards

Recognition celebrates participation and achievement at each stage. Certificate and award arrangements follow the official guidance for the contest year.
Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers without scrolling through a long page.

Browse the topics below or search for a question. For individual support, contact your school or Country Partner.

Getting Started

KGL is an international English Olympiad that connects language learning with challenge, confidence and recognition.

Participation depends on the current age, language-level and entry requirements. Check the official guidance before registering.

Schools work with their Country Partner or authorised KGL route to coordinate participation.

Eligibility & Levels

Students should enter at their current CEFR-linked level and check the official eligibility guidance.

Re-entry depends on previous participation and progression. Check the current official rules with your school or Country Partner.

Contest Day

Follow the candidate instructions issued by your school, including identification, timing and device requirements.

Tell the supervising teacher or coordinator promptly. Include the candidate details, device, time and error message when requesting support.

Results, Certificates & Awards

Result dates are communicated through the official KGL channels for each contest stage.

Certificates and recognition are issued according to the relevant contest stage and official policy.

Follow the official result or award status published for the relevant stage.

Global Event

Selected finalists progress in accordance with the current qualification rules and country arrangements.

Finalists receive guidance on the areas covered and exercise types as part of the final programme.

Technical / Portal

Check your sign-in details and contact the relevant school, Country Partner or support team if access remains unavailable.

Use the Results Checker when official outcomes have been released.

Related official tools

Keep the answers connected to the action.

Eligibility Checker
Confirm level and participation rules before registration.
Results Checker
Access official released candidate outcomes.
Contact / Support
Reach the correct team when the published guidance does not resolve the issue.
Need more detail?

Use the full FAQ or contact the appropriate KGL team.

Explore practical answers to common questions or contact the team for help with your next step.