TeenEagle 2027
The international English & Maths competition from the UK: books, films, spelling, writing, debate and maths.
Register by 7 February 2027
- Date
- 19–21 February 2027
- Who can join
- Ages 7–18
- Register by
- 7 February 2027
- Mode
- Online at home, or at school
- Grand Final
- University of Surrey, United Kingdom
What is TeenEagle?
TeenEagle combines literature, media and mathematics with critical thinking. Instead of a grammar exam, students go on a resource-based journey through a book and a film for their level (English) and through progressive mathematical reasoning (Maths).
Students can enter English, Maths or both. Caya Academy is the exclusive partner for Malaysia.
Skills that last
Students apply what they read, think critically and solve problems.
An international stage
Compete with students from more than 70 countries.
Recognition at every round
Certificates in Round 1, medals in Round 2, and plaques and trophies at the Global Finals.
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.
2026 highlights
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The 2027 journey
Each round in order. Dates shown as “to be announced” will be updated here.
- 19–21 Feb 2027
Malaysia Qualifiers
Online at home (log in any time 8:00 am–8:00 pm MYT) or at your school. English: Knowledge Quiz + Spelling. Maths: multiple-choice.
- 27–28 Mar 2027
Inter-Regional Championship
Face-to-face at British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL). Optional stage with team activities and an awards ceremony.
- 20–27 Jun or 1–8 Aug 2027
Global Finals
Face-to-face at University of Surrey, United Kingdom. Knowledge Quiz, Spelling, Writing, Debate and the IMPACT Project, plus Maths challenges.
Levels and categories
| Subject | Level | Born in |
|---|---|---|
| English | TE1 | 2015, 2016, 2017 & later |
| English | TE2 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| English | TE3 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Maths | TMC1 | 2017 & 2018 |
| Maths | TMC2 | 2015 & 2016 |
| Maths | TMC3 | 2013 & 2014 |
| Maths | TMC4 | 2011 & 2012 |
| Maths | TMC5 | 2009 & 2010 |
2027 books and films
| Level | Book | Film | UN SDG | Core value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE1 | Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate | Luca (2021) | Reduced Inequalities | Acceptance |
| TE2 | Turtle Moon by Hannah Gold | The Jungle Book (2016) | Life on Land | Responsibility |
| TE3 | The Switch by Roland Smith | Slumberland (2022) | Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions | Perseverance |
Book and film titles are studied in English.
Exam format
Round 1 English
80 questions in 60 minutes: 60 multiple-choice Knowledge Quiz questions and 20 True/False spelling questions, based on your level’s book and film.
Round 1 Maths
30 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, increasing in difficulty.
Round 2 English
Knowledge Quiz (30%), Spelling Bee (30%) and Writing Challenge essay (40%).
Round 2 Maths
Written Exam (50%) and Rapid Fire Challenge (50%).
Global Finals
Knowledge Quiz, Spelling Bee, Writing Challenge and team debates for English; Written Exam, Logical Minds Challenge and Rapid Fire Round for Maths.
Awards and prizes
Malaysia Qualifiers
Top Performers and Merit awardees receive a Certificate of Achievement and a discount on Round 2. Everyone else receives a Certificate of Participation. No medals in this round.
Inter-Regional Championship
Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honourable Mention. Every participant receives a medal.
Global Finals
Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honourable Mention medals, plus skill awards, overall trophies and school awards.
For teachers and schools
- Schools can host the Qualifiers on paper or online between 17 and 21 February 2027.
- Teachers supervise paper-based exams; the school chooses the date and format within that window.
Prepare and more
Practise with sample papers, or join a lesson that builds the same skills.
Regulations
1. About these regulations
These are the 2027 regulations for TeenEagle in Malaysia. TeenEagle is an international English and Maths competition from the United Kingdom. Caya Academy is the exclusive partner for Malaysia.
2. Who can enter
- Students aged 7 to 18. Levels are set by year of birth (see section 3).
- Students can enter English, Maths or both (Dual).
3. Levels
Levels are set by year of birth, not by school grade. The school years below are the usual ones for Malaysian national schools in 2027 and are for guidance only.
TeenEagle English:
- TE1: born 2015 or later (usually Standard 6 and below)
- TE2: born 2012, 2013 or 2014 (usually Form 1 to Form 3)
- TE3: born 2009, 2010 or 2011 (usually Form 4 to Form 6 or SPM leavers)
TeenEagle Maths:
- TMC1: born 2017 or 2018 (usually Standard 3 to 4)
- TMC2: born 2015 or 2016 (usually Standard 5 to 6)
- TMC3: born 2013 or 2014 (usually Form 1 to 2)
- TMC4: born 2011 or 2012 (usually Form 3 to 4)
- TMC5: born 2009 or 2010 (usually Form 5, Form 6 or SPM leavers)
4. Rounds and dates
The competition has three rounds. All times are Malaysian time (MYT).
Round 1: Malaysia Qualifiers
- Registration deadline: Sunday 7 February 2027, 11:59 pm (MYT), on the Caya portal (caya-web-portal.english.edu.my).
- Online at home: Friday 19, Saturday 20 or Sunday 21 February 2027. Log in any time from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (MYT) on one of these days.
- At school or tuition centre (only if your school or centre hosts it): any day from Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 February 2027, on paper or online. The school or centre chooses the date and format.
Round 2: TeenEagle Inter-Regional Championship (optional)
- Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March 2027, face-to-face at the British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL).
- Open to every Malaysia Qualifiers participant, whatever their score. It has its own registration and fee.
Round 3: Global Finals
- Students choose one of two Global Finals sessions in the United Kingdom: Sunday 20 to Sunday 27 June 2027 at the University of Surrey, or Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 August 2027.
5. Exam format
Round 1: Malaysia Qualifiers
- English: 80 questions in 60 minutes. Knowledge Quiz: 60 multiple-choice questions. Spelling: 20 True/False questions. 1 point per question. Questions are based on the book and film set for each level.
- Maths: 30 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. Questions get harder as the paper goes on.
Round 2: Inter-Regional Championship (paper-based)
- English (9:00–11:30 am): Knowledge Quiz, 45 questions, 45 minutes, 30%. Spelling Bee, 40 questions, 45 minutes, 30%. Writing Challenge, 1 essay, 60 minutes, 40%.
- Maths (11:45 am–1:45 pm): Written Exam, 30 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes, 50%. Rapid Fire Challenge, 40 open-ended questions, 40 minutes, 50%.
- Papers are marked by the TeenEagle UK team.
Round 3: Global Finals
- English: Knowledge Quiz (45 questions, 45 minutes), Spelling Bee (60 questions, 60 minutes), Writing Challenge (a persuasive or creative essay on a random topic, after a 30-minute group discussion) and Persuasive Speaking (two 3-on-3 team debates, scored individually).
- Maths: Written Exam (30 questions, 90 minutes), Logical Minds Challenge (5 challenges) and a live Rapid Fire Round.
All rounds:
- English papers are in English.
6. Awards
Round 1: Malaysia Qualifiers (no medals in this round)
- Top Performer: top 10% in each level. Certificate of Achievement, 20% off the Inter-Regional Championship fee, and a Global Finals discount.
- Merit: 40% or above, but not a Top Performer. Certificate of Achievement and 10% off the Inter-Regional Championship fee.
- Everyone else: Certificate of Participation. Students below 40% can still join the Inter-Regional Championship.
Round 2: Inter-Regional Championship
- Every participant receives a medal.
- Gold, Silver and Bronze medals earn a Global Finals discount of 10%, 5% and 2%.
- The top 3 in each level receive a plaque and a tiered certificate.
Round 3: Global Finals
- Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, and Honourable Mention.
7. Refunds
- Fees are refunded only if a student cannot attend because of a medical condition.
- To ask for a refund, submit a medical certificate (MC) from a doctor.
8. Taking the online exam
- You need a laptop or tablet with a front-facing camera, a stable internet connection and a quiet room.
- The exam is automatically proctored online.
9. Privacy, photos and child safety
- See our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions on this website.
10. Contact
WhatsApp +6011-6550 5400 or +6016-224 3400 · Email admin@english.edu.my · Schools: WhatsApp +6012-383 3218
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.