JEO-SEO Junior-Senior English Olympics

“The early bird catches the worm” — promoting the importance of the English language and connecting children from around the world.

Registration Deadline

1 Nov 2026

Competition Date

15 Nov 2026

Duration

50 Minutes

Results Announced

1 Dec 2026

What is JEO-SEO?

JEO-SEO — Junior English Olympics and Senior English Olympics — are international Olympiads organized by UniCEP and Miss Man in 2020 with the mission of promoting the importance of the English language and connecting children from around the world.

Promote international cooperation through English language competitions

Encourage integration and shared identity among global youth

Challenge students to demonstrate their English language proficiency

Serve as role models for peaceful coexistence and educational excellence

Foster friendly relations, mutual respect, and a spirit of healthy competition

JEO-SEO Categories

Grouped by school grade levels — download or preview a sample exam paper.

JEO 1

Kindergarten (KG)

JEO 2

Grades 1 and 2​

JEO 3

Grades 3 and 4

SEO 1

Grades 5 and 6

SEO 2

Grades 7 and 8

SEO 3

Grades 9 and 10

Qualification Round Details

Date of Competition

Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 12

Duration​

50 minutes

Competition Portal

Online or Paper-based

Question Format

Reading, Grammar, and General English — 25 Multiple Choice Questions

Participants

Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 12

Scoring Criteria

Correct answer: +4 points · Incorrect answer: −1 point.

Awards & Prizes

Each level winner receives a prize (only one student per level)

1st Place

Diamond 1

$200

2nd Place

Diamond 2

$150

3rd Place

Diamond 3

$100

Medals & Mentions​

Gold - 10%

Silver - 20%

Bronze - 30%

Honourable - 40%

Awards for Each Category

Certificate holders are eligible for all global rounds.

Achievement
Global Round Discount

Diamond 1, 2, 3 winners

15% discount

Gold Medalists

10% discount

Silver Medalists

7.5% discount

Bronze Medalists

5% discount

Honourable Mention​

Full payment required

Global Rounds — JEO-SEO

Sydney, Australia​

Scheduled for April 2027

Malaysia

Scheduled for June 2027

Competition Details

Duration​

50 minutes

Question Format

Reading, Grammar, and General English — 25 Multiple Choice Questions

Language

English

Scoring Criteria

Correct answer: +4 points · Incorrect answer: −1 point

Global Round Awards

Exciting prizes await top performers!

VR Head Set​

iPad

Apple Watch

LEGO Sets​

Educational Gift Cards​

Topics — JEO & SEO 2026-2027

  • Collocations, Synonyms, Antonyms, Identify the word from the Picture, Words Related to Animals, Phrases, Idioms, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Contractions, Word order, Punctuation, Simple tenses.
  • Search for and retrieve information from various text types like stories and short messages.
  • Understanding situational expressions (e.g., thanking, greeting, asking permission).
  • Higher Order Thinking Questions
  • Grammar focus: Idioms, Homophones, Tenses, Narration, Conjunctions, etc.
  • Collocations, Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrasal Verbs.
  • Reading formats: News reports, Menus, Timetables.
  • Situational responses: Requests, Apologies, Word Order.
  • Higher Order Thinking Questions
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Ready to test your English skills?

Registration for JEO-SEO closes 1 November 2026 — the qualification round takes place 15 November 2026.