Jan30–31 January 2027
NextGen Olympiad
An Australian curriculum-aligned challenge in English, Maths and Science for ages 6–17, with a Global Round in Sydney, Australia.
Compete in Malaysia. Reach the finals in the UK, Italy or Australia.
International English, Maths and Science competitions, plus live and self-paced English lessons, for students aged 6 to 19. Run in Malaysia by Caya Academy.
Next deadline: NextGen Olympiad, 23 January 2027
2027 Grand Final destinations
Caya student passportUnited KingdomTeenEagle, SiL, Young ScholarItalyHIPPOAustraliaNextGenGermanyEinsteinChinaSpelling Cup, CEBSBEgypt or VietnamWEB
Grand Finals are for students who qualify. Each competition sets its own rules.
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1,500+Malaysian Schools
30,000+Malaysian Students
What you came here for
For parents
See every 2027 date and deadline in one calendar, filtered by your child’s age. Questions? Ask us on WhatsApp in English, 中文, BM or தமிழ்.
Find by ageFor teachers and schools
Register your students as a school, run many tests on paper or online at school, and get school reports for SiL.
Go to the teachers’ plannerFor students
Read books, watch films, spell, write and debate. Win a medal, see your name in the Hall of Fame, and aim for a Grand Final overseas.
See past winnersMoments from our competitions
Real Caya students at rounds and finals around the world.
2027 competition calendar
Pick an age and a subject. All dates are Malaysia time.
Age
Subject
Showing 13 of 13 competitions
Feb19–21 February 2027
TeenEagle
The international English & Maths competition from the UK: books, films, spelling, writing, debate and maths.
MarStage 1: 20 March 2027
Young Scholar Tournament
A cross-subject challenge for secondary students, an interview with a UK examiner, and a Global Final in London.
Grand FinalLondon, UK (22–31 October 2027)Register by13 March 2027More info Young Scholar Tournament
Apr2–4 April 2027
HIPPO English Without Borders
One of the world’s largest English competitions, aligned with CEFR, with a World Final in Italy.
Apr17 April 2027
WEB Olympiad
Wonderland English Bees: imaginative English questions, cash prizes and a summer camp in Canada.
AprQualifier: 30 April – 2 May 2027
ESBee (Vocabulary & Spelling)
Dare to Spell. Ready to Excel. Path to Spelling World Cup! Vocabulary and spelling from Bee 1 to Bee 5, with a route to the Asian Spelling Cup in Beijing.
Grand FinalAsian Spelling Cup, Beijing (18–25 July 2027)Register by15 April 2027More info ESBee (Vocabulary & Spelling)
May15 May 2027
SiL English Test
Reading, grammar and vocabulary aligned with the British National Curriculum, with a detailed report for every student and school.
May29 May 2027
Einstein Olympiad
From Malaysia to Berlin. Maths and Science that go beyond the textbook.
Jul18–25 July 2027
Asian & World Spelling Cup
Eight days in Beijing: a 4-day spelling camp, 2 days of cultural site visits and 3 days of Asian and World Spelling Cup competitions.
Jul10 July 2027
International Science Olympiad
Scientific thinking, not memorisation. Medals, certificates and US$100 for a perfect scorer.
AugAugust 2027
Malaysia Young Author Award
A four-day story-writing workshop and competition. Get published and represent Malaysia at the Asia Young Author Award.
Grand FinalAsia Young Author AwardRegister byAugust 2027 (to be confirmed)More info Malaysia Young Author Award
Aug28 August 2027
SiL STEM Series Test
Maths, Science and Computer/Digital Literacy aligned with the British National Curriculum. Take one, two or all three.
AugAugust 2027
Chinese-English Bilingual Spelling Bee
Two languages. One champion. English spelling and Chinese characters tested together.
Grand FinalChina (October 2027)Register byAugust 2027 (to be confirmed)More info Chinese-English Bilingual Spelling Bee
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English competitions are conducted in English.
See our competitions in action
Short videos from HIPPO, TeenEagle and ESBee.
Lessons that prepare for the competitions
Live classes on Zoom with a real teacher, or a self-paced course your child can play through at home.
Wonderland English Language Course
A 100-hour gamified self-learning adventure that builds grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading.
Ages 6–19 · Online, self-paced
Read more Wonderland English Language Course
CEFR Online English Lesson
Weekly live English classes on Zoom covering reading, listening, speaking, writing and Use of English.
Ages 8–17 · Live on Zoom, 1 hr 15 min weekly
Read more CEFR Online English Lesson
English Vocabulary Online Lesson
Around 30 new words and expressions every week, taught live on Zoom.
Ages 8–17 · Live on Zoom, 1 hr 15 min weekly
Read more English Vocabulary Online Lesson
TeenEagle Prep Class
A 16-week small-group course on the official TeenEagle books, building reading, speaking and writing.
Ages 7–18 · Live on Zoom, 75 minutes weekly
Read more TeenEagle Prep ClassMalaysian students on the world stage
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How to join
- ChoosePick a competition by age and subject from the calendar.
- Register onlineSign up and pay on the Caya portal before the deadline.
- PrepareRead the participant guide and practise, or join a prep lesson.
- CompeteSit the test, then download your certificate and results.
Questions parents ask
Is the competition in English?
Yes. English competitions are conducted in English. Our 中文, BM and தமிழ் pages help parents read the details easily.
Which competition suits my child?
Use the calendar filter for age and subject. Not sure? WhatsApp us your child’s age and school year and we will suggest one.
Can my child take the test at home?
Most first rounds can be taken online at home with a laptop or tablet, webcam and stable internet. Many schools also host paper-based tests. Each competition page lists the modes.
How do I register?
Register and pay on the Caya portal (caya-web-portal.english.edu.my). Teachers can register a whole class through our schools team.