Young Scholar Tournament 2027
A cross-subject challenge for secondary students, an interview with a UK examiner, and a Global Final in London.
Register by 13 March 2027
- Date
- Stage 1: 20 March 2027
- Who can join
- Ages 12–17
- Register by
- 13 March 2027
- Mode
- Paper at school, or online
- Grand Final
- London, UK (22–31 October 2027)
- Groups
- Junior 12–14, Senior 15–17
Fees will be posted here soon. WhatsApp us if you need them today.
What is Young Scholar Tournament?
A joint initiative by SiL Testing System and West London College, the Young Scholar Tournament is for secondary students aged 12 to 17, in a Junior group (12–14) and a Senior group (15–17).
Stage 1 is a broad interdisciplinary challenge across world knowledge, English, STEM, reasoning and current affairs. Stage 2 is an individual academic interview on Technology & Globalisation.
Beyond one subject
Rewards curious students who read widely and think across subjects.
Real interview practice
An online interview with an examiner from the UK builds confidence for university applications.
A week in London
The Global Final combines individual and group challenges in London.
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.
- 20 Mar 2027
Stage 1
60 minutes, 80 questions. Paper mode at school (flexible date) or online at school or home.
- Mar–May 2027
Stage 2: Scholar Interview
Students book an online interview with an examiner from the UK.
- 22–31 Oct 2027
Global Final, London
Individual and group tasks assessing critical thinking, research, creativity, communication and problem-solving.
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
Who can join
Secondary school students aged 12 to 17.
Registration deadline
13 March 2027.
Personal data
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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.