The International English Olympiad (IEO) is a competitive test for students in grades one to twelve. The Science Olympiad Foundation’s IEO test is a grammar competition held in partnership with the British Council. Previously, IEO was a single-level test; however, it was modified to a two-level exam in 2017-18. The first level of the test is organised in the respective schools of the participants during school hours. Level 2 is conducted for students of Class 3 to Class 12.
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The SOF IEO exam is a 60-minute objective-type test that consists of 35 questions for classes 1 to 4 and 50 questions for classes 5 to 12. The SOF International English Olympiad Syllabus is based on the school curriculum. We will discuss the IEO Class 6 Syllabus in detail.
Exam Highlights
| Name of the Exam | SOF IEO |
| IEO Full-Form | International English Olympiad |
| Organization Name | Science Olympiad Foundation |
| Classes | For Classes 1-10 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Total No. of Questions |
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| Duration | 60 Minutes |
IEO Syllabus for Class 6
- Total number of questions – 50
- Time – 1 hour
The syllabus for IEO Class 6 is divided into four sections, each of which includes the topics listed below.
| Section 1 | Nouns, Verbs, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Jumbled Words and Punctuation, Narration, Voices, Tenses, etc. Spellings, Collocations, Idioms, Phrasal verbs, Antonyms and Synonyms. |
| Section 2 | Search for and retrieve information from various text types, such as Brochures, News headlines, Itineraries, Informal letters, Formal letters, etc. Acquire a broad understanding of and look for particular information in timetables, Short narratives, Diary entries, News stories, Messages, Poster Making, etc. |
| Section 3 | Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions, such as disagreement and agreement, Refusals, Apologies, Requests, etc. and also distinct differences in the use of conjunctions. |
| Section 4 | Higher-order thinking questions include the syllabus as per the 1st, 2nd and 3rd sections. |
IEO Level 1 Exam Pattern for each Section for Classes 1 to 4
| Topics | No. of Questions (Marks Per Question) | Total Marks |
| Word and Structure Knowledge | 30 (1 mark) | 30 |
| Reading | ||
| Spoken and Written Expression | ||
| Achievers Section | 5 (2 marks) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 |
IEO Level 2 Exam Pattern for each Section for Class 1 to 4
| Topics | No. of Questions (Marks Per Question) | Total Marks |
| Word and Structure Knowledge | 20 (1 mark) | 20 |
| Reading | 10 (1 mark) | 10 |
| Achievers Section | 5 (2 marks) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 35 | 40 |
Tips for Preparing for the IEO Examination
- Examine the whole curriculum for resources to learn the various IEO subjects. 70% of the questions in the first level are from the prior class’s curriculum.
- Grammar takes a lot of work, and you need to know how to use grammar in unusual ways. Working hard and covering every area will help you to grasp the principles. It will give you the confidence and skills to attempt any English question.
- Understanding difficult English problems require a calm, collected, and relaxed mind. Do not overwork yourself in the days leading up to your tests. Get good sleep the night before the exam.
- Solve previous years’ question papers to get a clear understanding of the exam pattern and marks.
- Prepare a timetable. Follow it strictly.
