SiL English Test 2027
Reading, grammar and vocabulary aligned with the British National Curriculum, with a detailed report for every student and school.
Register by 7 May 2027
- Date
- 15 May 2027
- Who can join
- Ages 15 & below
- Register by
- 7 May 2027
- Mode
- Online at home, or at school
- Grand Final
- Oxford, United Kingdom
2027 fees and Global Final dates will be posted here soon.
What is SiL English Test?
The SiL English Test is a research-backed English competition for Malaysian students aged 15 and below. It is aligned with the British National Curriculum and tests Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary.
Every student gets a detailed result slip showing strengths and areas to improve. Every participating school gets a performance analysis by year level.
Know exactly where to improve
A personal result analysis, not just a score.
Reports for schools
Teachers see trends by year level and language item.
A path to Oxford
Bronze Award and above can join the Global Final Round in Oxford, UK.
2027 flyer
Know a family or teacher who would be interested? Send them the flyer on WhatsApp, or download it to print.
On a phone, the flyer picture is sent straight to WhatsApp. On a computer, we send the link instead.
Watch the video
See what the competition is like in a few minutes.
The 2027 journey
Each round in order. Dates shown as “to be announced” will be updated here.
- 15 May 2027
Preliminary Round
40 multiple-choice questions, about 45–75 minutes. Online at home (Zoom invigilation) or at school.
- To be announced
Global Final Round
For students with Bronze Award or above. Held in Oxford, UK in 2026.
Exam format
Test structure
Part A–C Reading (17 questions), Part D Grammar (17), Part E Vocabulary (7). 1 mark each, 40 marks total.
Awards and prizes
Award framework
Top Performance Award with medal (top 1%), Gold (next 10%), Silver (next 25%), Bronze (next 50%), Certificate of Participation for everyone else.
For teachers and schools
- Teachers can register a group of students from a school or tuition centre. We will send the bulk registration form and explain the process on WhatsApp.
Prepare and more
Practise with sample papers, or join a lesson that builds the same skills.
Regulations
Online at home
Choose a timeslot range when you register; a fixed timeslot is confirmed closer to the date. Laptop with webcam and Zoom required.
At school
Schools hosting the test choose the date and paper or online mode, and teachers invigilate.
Personal data
By registering through our online form, WhatsApp, direct contact or your school, you agree that Caya Academy Sdn Bhd may use your full name, phone number and email to send welcome letters, payment reminders, updates and information about future competitions and classes. See our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy
More questions?
WhatsApp us at 011-6550 5400 or 016-224 3400. Schools can contact 012-383 3218.
The organiser may change details without prior notice.