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Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is Back for the 9th Year

April 28, 2022

UPDATE: The submission deadline for this competition has been extended to 29 April 2022. Hurry and submit your masterpiece now!

Budding writers, something exciting is coming your way with prizes worth up to RM200,000 to be won!

Sunway Group is bringing back the nation’s longest-running English essay competition - the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition.

What is the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition?

It is an English essay competition fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education and organised by Sunway Group, the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and Sunway University , with support from Sunway PALS.

Renowned as one of the most popular local literary contests, more than 22,000 students have participated in the competition, which aims to equip secondary-level students with skills such as English proficiency, critical reasoning, creativity, as well as emotional intelligence that will prepare them for their future. 

Sunway Group Deputy Executive Chairman and Jeffrey Cheah Foundation trustee Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim said, “This competition is part of the Group’s effort in nation-building to improve the quality of education across Malaysia by providing a fun and creative platform that allows them to develop a critical and innovative mindset, complete with the soft skills necessary for their future. 

“We believe that we have a social responsibility to help advance the nation’s young minds for the betterment of our community,” he added.

Image source: Jeffrey Cheah Foundation website

This vision is encapsulated in the #SunwayforGood initiative that comprises three key pillars – education, healthcare and community enrichment . The competition is an extension of that initiative and reflects the commitment Sunway has made to uphold the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. 

Who can join?

All Malaysian secondary school students studying the local syllabus are encouraged to join! Students will be divided into two categories:

• Category A: Form 1 to 3
• Category B: Form 4 and 5

Students will be required to submit their winning entries through the official portal,  www.sunway.com.my/essay , starting 28 March to 25 April 2022 (by 1.00 pm). 

This year’s essays will revolve around the theme of ‘humility’.

The topics for each category are as below:

Category A - 200 to 350 words

Topic: “Malaysia is a country with religious diversity. Discuss how mutual respect can help people from different religious beliefs coexist harmoniously.”

Category B - 500 to 650 words

Topic: "Malaysia is a multiracial country. Make an argument for a more inclusive school that values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of its students and outline the benefits this would bring."

Sunway Education Group Chief Executive Officer Professor Elizabeth Lee said, “We hope the topics we have chosen this year cultivate the art of critical thinking, a highly sought-after skill in graduates and prospective hires. Over and above this, we hope to instil a sense of pride for our country and unity among races in our students. 

“The digital age in the wake of COVID-19 has somewhat confined physical communications and social integration opportunities to the backseat. We need to provide the space for discussions such as these to take place to ensure Malaysia continues to be the melting pot of Asia,” she added. 

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Shortlisted participants in the first round will be invited to the on-site finals, an essay-writing assessment, on 23 July 2022 at Sunway Education Group institutions across Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, and Kuching. 

Winners will be selected by a special panel of judges comprising representatives from the Ministry of Education, teachers from the Sunway Education Group Centre for English Language Studies (CELS) and Ms. Margaret Hall, Past President and Executive Committee Member of the Oxford and Cambridge Society. 

What are the prizes?

First prize

• RM5,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM16,000
• 10,000 Sunway PALS Points
• An award certificate and a trophy

Second prize

• RM3,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM12,000

Third prize

• RM1,000 in cash
• Sunway bursary worth RM 8,000

There are also 10 consolation prizes to be won, each consisting of RM500 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM5,000, 10,000 Sunway PALS Points, an award certificate and a medal.

The bursary can be used as tuition fee waiver for any pre-university programmes at Sunway College in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

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SUNWAY-OXBRIDGE Essay Competition 2021 Extended to 31 March 2021

Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, 17 March – Sunway Group’s Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition 2021 has extended its closing deadline from 23 March to 31 March 2021.

According to Sunway Group deputy executive chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim, “We are extending the essay writing competition submission period as to allow more students to participate, especially seeing that Form 5 students are sitting for SPM from 22 Feb-25 Mar 2021. Teachers who are invigilating also have the opportunity to focus on the competition once the exam is over.”

In its eighth year, the competition aims to promote and boost English proficiency among schools using the Malaysian syllabus nationwide. The competition offers prizes worth more than RM 200,000 in cash, bursaries, Sunway PALS points and a laptop.

Touted as the longest-running and most popular essay competition locally, the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is open to secondary school students, and divided into Category A (Form 1 to Form 3 students) and Category B (Form 4 and Form 5 students).

A new Category C has been introduced this year and is open to Malaysian secondary school teachers.

All Malaysian secondary school students and teachers can participate in the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition, except for those using international syllabus.

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim added that Sunway has been working with the Ministry of Education and the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Malaysia to bring this essay competition across schools to equip secondary school students with critical skills such as proficiency in the English language, critical reasoning, creativity and emotional intelligence that will prepare them for the future.

“This programme is part of Sunway’s corporate responsibility encapsulated in the #SunwayforGood initiative that comprises three key pillars – education, healthcare and community enrichment,” he said.

“Under the education pillar, we strive towards advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. At Sunway, we are deeply committed to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals towards enriching the lives of communities that we serve.”

Established in 2014, the competition has drawn a combined 19,042 participants to-date. Just like previous years, the competition will accept original and unpublished English-language stories based on this year’s theme “Health and well-being”.

For Category A, submissions – with a minimum word count of 200 and a maximum of 350 words – will centre on the question: “The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the challenges of online learning throughout Malaysia. What could make this better?”

For Category B (minimum word count: 500; maximum 650 words): “The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the challenges of online learning throughout Malaysia. How could this be alleviated in the future?”

Meanwhile, Category C (minimum word count: 1,000; maximum 1,500 words) relates to the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the challenges of online education throughout Malaysia. How could this be alleviated in the future?”

Each participant is allowed to submit one essay only.

The judging panel comprises Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia and English teachers from Ministry of Education.

Winning entrants must show originality and flair, a link to academic standards and competent use of English as a written language, including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.

50 finalists in the Klang Valley and 10 to 20 finalists at each venue in other parts of the country will then be selected for the on-site final.

These finalists from Categories A and B will be notified via email to undergo a sit-down essay competition on May 29 at nominated location(s) nationwide by Sunway.

They will bear their own accommodation and travel costs to the nominated location(s).

For Category C, there is no on-site final.

“The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is a great opportunity for students to refine their command of the English language and develop values as well as other soft skills necessary for their own future prospects, so that they can thrive career-wise and ultimately succeed in life,” said Sunway Education Group chief executive officer Professor Elizabeth Lee.

“The soft skills include critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, complex problem solving, as well as judgement and decision-making,” Lee added.

Thirteen winners each from Categories A and B will be chosen and notified via email to attend the prize-giving ceremony on July 10 at Sunway University in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

The first prize consists of RM5,000 in cash, a full Sunway bursary, 10,000 Sunway Pals Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

The second prize – RM3,000 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM15,000, 10,000 Sunway Pals Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

The third prize – RM1,000 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM10,000, 10,000 Sunway Pals Points, an award certificate and a trophy.

There are 10 consolation prizes, with each consisting of RM500 in cash, a Sunway bursary worth RM5,000, 10,000 Sunway Pals Points, an award certificate and a medal.

The Category C champion will receive a laptop and certificate of commendation while the four consolations participants will each receive a token of appreciation and a certificate of commendation.

All entries must be submitted through the official portal www.sunway.com.my/essay from February 24 to March 31. (by 1.00 pm)

The Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition is organised by Sunway Group, the Oxford and Cambridge Society Malaysia, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and Sunway University with support from Sunway PALS. The competition is fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education.

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School Essay Competition

University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) invites students to submit an essay for the competition. this competition is open to all students. The title for the competition as follow.

"How I would help lead Malaysia to a brighter future"

The competition is open to two categories of students:

• Category A – Secondary level students, studying SPM, IGCSE or equivalent.
• Category B – Pre-university students, studying UEC, A-level, STPM, university foundation or equivalent.

 Prizes* will be awarded to the most creative and inspiring videos as follows:

• 1 st Prize - RM1,000 + RM3,888 Bursary for study at UoRM
• 2 nd Prize - RM800 + RM2,888 Bursary for study at UoRM
• 3 rd Prize - RM500 + RM1,888 Bursary for study at UoRM

To participate: 

• This is a solo competition and as many students from the same school are able to participate.
• Submit an original essay (of between 2000-2500 words) relevant to the topic given, following the guidelines in the Competition rules.
• Attached your essay and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 31 st August 2021.

 Judging Criteria

•  Submissions will be evaluated by an expert panel from the University.
• The panel’s decision is final.

Announcement of Winners

• The winners will be announced on 17 th September 2021.

 General Rules

 Registration will be taken to mean acceptance of competition rules.

• There will be no charges for the competition. Submission of the competition will be taken to mean acceptance of the Competition rules and the Terms and Conditions.
• The competition is open for two categories of students. Category A is for secondary level students (SPM / IGCSE) and Category B is for Pre-University level students.
• This is a solo competition for both the categories.
• One participant only can submit one essay. All participants need to register via our online form latest by 31 st July 2021. All essays need to be submitted latest by 31 st August 2021. Any submissions beyond the submission deadline will not be accepted.
• Only original essays will be considered for the competition. Previously published essays are therefore excluded. Any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification.
• Length of Essay: The essay shall be no longer than 2,500 words, footnotes included. Papers should not be shorter than 2000 words.
• Essays should be written in the English Language.
• The participant must have full copyrights to the submitted essay. Competition submissions must not have any obscene, violent, racist or defamatory content. Incomplete entries or entries that do not comply with the formal specifications will be automatically disqualified. 

    Format Requirements

• Typed on a A4 size electronic page in MS Word format
• Font size shall be 12 points
• 1.5 interlinear space
• Margins of 2.54 cm on top, bottom and both sides
• Numbering of the page shall be numbered consecutively in Arabic numbers (i.e.1, 2, 3 etc.). Such numbering may be in the footer/header

   Citations   

• Participants may use any recognised style of referencing system and this must be consistently used through the Written Submission. The List of References shall include all cited texts throughout the Written Submission.

    Cover of the Written Submissions

• This should include Name of the Participant, Email ID, Contact Number and Name of the School
• The List of References and List of Abbreviations should also be submitted along-with the essay submissions.

   Assessment Criteria

• Content – Originality
• Clarity and Structure
• How inspiring the essay is

    Copyrights

• Copyright in all contributions accepted will remain with the authors, and they are free to re-use their own material.
• Essays incompatible with the above rules and conditions will not be considered. Participation to the competition implies acceptance of the above terms and conditions.
• Winners will be notified through their school. Winners will be mentioned in the university’s social media. 
• *Cash prize will be distributed to the school. A bursary letter will be given for  the stated amount to student and applied in the form of a discount to course fees for study at UoRM in 2021 or 2022.
• In case of any questions or queries, please contact Devi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Joyce This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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University of Reading Malaysia School Essay Competition

Published by Afterschool.my on Jul 21, 2021 , 11:02 am

Are you passionate about writing? Want to win amazing prizes for your works? The University of Reading Malaysia is holding a school essay competition for all students interested in writing an essay on the topic of, “How I would help lead Malaysia to a brighter future.”

The competition is open to two categories of students:

• Category A – Secondary level students that are studying SPM, IGCSE, or equivalent
• Category B – Pre-University students studying UEC, A-levels, STPM, university foundation or equivalent

Prizes* will be awarded to the most creative and inspiring videos as follows:

• 1 st Prize - RM1,000 + RM3,888 Bursary for study at UoRM
• 2 nd Prize - RM800 + RM2,888 Bursary for study at UoRM
• 3 rd Prize - RM500 + RM1,888 Bursary for study at UoRM

If you are interested in participating then register yourself here before July 31, 2021. Once registered, you can get writing and submit your original essay (of between 2000-2500 words) on the given topic, following the competition rules and guidelines, to [email protected] before August 31, 2021. This is a solo completion so many students from the same school are able to participate.

Before you start working on your essay make sure to take note of the competition rules as registration means you have accepted the following rules:

• There will be no charges for the competition. Submission of the competition will be taken to mean acceptance of the Competition rules and the Terms and Conditions.
• The competition is open for two categories of students. Category A is for secondary level students (SPM / IGCSE) and Category B is for Pre-University level students.
• This is a solo competition for both the categories.
• One participant only can submit one essay. All participants need to register via our online form latest by 31 st July 2021. All essays need to be submitted latest by 31 st August 2021. Any submissions beyond the submission deadline will not be accepted.
• Only original essays will be considered for the competition. Previously published essays are therefore excluded. Any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification.
• Length of Essay: The essay shall be no longer than 2,500 words, footnotes included. Papers should not be shorter than 2000 words.
• Essays should be written in the English Language.
• The participant must have full copyrights to the submitted essay. Competition submissions must not have any obscene, violent, racist or defamatory content. Incomplete entries or entries that do not comply with the formal specifications will be automatically disqualified.

Format Requirements:

• Typed on a A4 size electronic page in MS Word format
• Font size shall be 12 points
• 1.5 interlinear space
• Margins of 2.54 cm on top, bottom and both sides
• Numbering of the page shall be numbered consecutively in Arabic numbers (i.e.1, 2, 3 etc.). Such numbering may be in the footer/header
• Participants may use any recognised style of referencing system and this must be consistently used through the Written Submission. The List of References shall include all cited texts throughout the Written Submission.

Cover of the Written Submissions

• This should include Name of the Participant, Email ID, Contact Number and Name of the School
• The List of References and List of Abbreviations should also be submitted along-with the essay submissions.

Assessment Criteria

• Content – Originality
• Clarity and Structure
• How inspiring the essay is
• Copyright in all contributions accepted will remain with the authors, and they are free to re-use their own material.
• Essays incompatible with the above rules and conditions will not be considered. Participation to the competition implies acceptance of the above terms and conditions.
• Winners will be notified through their school. Winners will be mentioned in the university’s social media.
• *Cash prize will be distributed to the school. A bursary letter will be given for the stated amount to student and applied in the form of a discount to course fees for study at UoRM in 2021 or 2022.
• In case of any questions or queries, please contact Devi at [email protected] or Joyce [email protected] .

The submissions will be evaluated by an expert panel from the University and all decisions the panel makes will be final. The competition winners will be announced on September 17, 2021.

So, apply fast, be creative with your work, and good luck!

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Ucsi university – public bank national english language essay competition.

UCSI University’s support of the  United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , we encourage students to observe, reflect and write on the role of youth in nation building.

Closing entries : 31 August 2021

Malaysia celebrates its 64th Independence Day this year 2021. To you, what does gaining independence mean and how does it impact the future generation of the nation?

• Open to all high school students between 16 and 20 years old residing in Malaysia
• The length of the essay must be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
• The submission must be an original piece of work and well-written in English.
• The submission must be from a single author.
• The essay must be inspiring and have a persuasive call to action on issues discussed.
• The essay must be typed in Times New Roman; 12 point, justified, 1.5 between lines, 2.0 between paragraphs.
• All entries must be submitted through the online portal.

First Prize

• RM5,000 cash
• 100% tuition fee waiver*
• Certificate

Second Prize

• RM3,000 cash
• RM10,000 tuition fee waiver*

Third Prize

• RM1,500 cash
• RM8,000 tuition fee waiver*

Fourth Prize

• RM1,000 cash
• RM5,000 tuition fee waiver*

Fifth Prize

• RM3,000 tuition fee waiver*

Consolation Prize (15)

• RM2,000 tuition fee waiver*

This competition offers local and international high school students residing in Malaysia an opportunity to showcase their English language essay writing skills. Our aim is to encourage them to be interested in social and community issues and to express their thoughts through the art of essay writing using the English language.

However, you have to read and study the details in terms and condition as well as the submission through this link :

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WINNERS OF THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION 2021

In 2021 we were thrilled to announce that a record-breaking 25,648 children entered The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 from every Commonwealth region. The 2021 winners and runners-up are:

Senior Winner: Kayla Bosire aged 16 from Nairobi, Kenya

Kayla Bosire is an 11th grade student at Maxwell Adventist Academy in Kenya, and she loves writing, a passion she has pursued for a good portion of her 16 years of life. Her love for words was developed while she was a student at Cavina School a prep school in Nairobi Kenya, where she developed a love for creative writing, Shakespeare and theatre. Kayla’s love for the arts is nurtured at her current high school; where she plays three instruments (piano, violin and flute) and enjoys performing in her schools’ orchestra and as a member of the Wind Ensemble.

She holds positions of leadership and responsibility as a tutors assistant math grader, Class Secretary and as a member of the school magazine team (The Maxwell Mirror). Her dream is to pursue a career that allows her to advance justice and fairness in the world for both humans and animals. She is yet to decide whether she is a cat or dog person. Kayla chose to write about it being 30 years since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and what the world looks like….through the eyes of the COVID-19 virus.

Senior Runner-Up:

Aditi Nair Aged 15 from New Delhi, India

Aditi S Nair is an 11th grade student of Sanskriti School in New Delhi. She has always had a passion for writing, and ever since she was young, has enjoyed writing stories and poems. 

Apart from writing, her hobbies include reading, dancing and gardening. A few of her favourite authors are Khaled Hosseini, Celeste Ng, Ruskin Bond and Madeline Miller.   

Junior Winner: Ethan Charles Mufuma  Aged 13 from Mukono, Uganda

Ethan is 13 years old and is the third borne in a family of four children. He is proud to say that he is 'still the only boy child in this family'. His father is Mr. Wilson Mufuma and his mother is Mrs. Sarah Beatrice Wamakoto. His ancestral village is Bumayoka found in Bududa District in Eastern Uganda.  

He started his early education (nursery) at three years at Joy Nursery and Primary School, located near Makerere University. In 2014 when he was six years old, he joined Namilyango Junior Boys School for his primary education. He was there for the entire primary education until 2020 when he did his Primary Leaving Exams (P. L. E) and scored aggregate (5). 

Ethan started creative writing at the age of ten through the school writing club. Here all learners compete to publish in the school publications. (a termly newspaper and an annual magazine. Ethan mainly writes poetry where as he feel it's easier to have both the message and art flow better. His teacher tells them to choose what one feels free with (prose or poetry). 

Ethan first participated in The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition in 2020. He was greatly inspired by one writing club member (Michael Victor Mugerwa) who had won a Silver Award in 2019. This was the first Award for their school and he really felt proud. 

In 2021, Ethan is the the happiest to add this record (winner) of the Junior category to his biography.

Junior Runner-Up: Raisa Gulati Aged 14 from Amritsar, India

Raisa is an all rounder, performing well both academically and in her co-curricular activities. She is very passionate about sports. From a very young age she has played at the National level for chess and equestrian. In 2019 she was declared Junior State Champion of Lawn Tennis in Rajasthan and she was also awarded with the award for being the most promising Equestrian rider in her school. However, the pandemic brought a halt to all her outdoor activities.

She is also adept in playing tabla and drums. During her free time she likes to sketch and she is also a recipient of the Piccaso award for her sketch besides winning various drawing competitions.

Life for her is full of things to learn and she enjoys navigating the uncharted terrain.

HIPPO INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH OLYMPIAD

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Hippo Preliminary Round Result is Out! ✧˖°

Hippo participant information portal.

This button is exclusively for participants who have completed registration and received a confirmation message from us. If you are a registered participant, please click the button below to review your competition information. Teachers can use this to verify the list of students registered under their school.

What is Hippo? 

Hippo International English Language Olympiad, organized by the Global Hippo Association Italy and Gatehouse Awards United Kingdom, is a competition open to students aged 6 to 19 from around the world. It aims to promote the importance of English language knowledge and bring together children from different countries. Hippo is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Internationally recognised and Ofqual regulated English language qualifications are used throughout the Olympiad. The qualifications are intended for candidates who are not native speakers of English and who wish to achieve high quality, internationally recognised qualification in English that is available and recognised worldwide. The competition consists of four rounds: Preliminary, National Final, Qualifier (subject to Terms and Conditions), and the World Final round in Assisi, Italy.

What's The Objective of Hippo?

The olympiad is an international event which promotes english language, challenges students around the globe to compete in english language knowledge, and motivates the teachers to cooperate. the olympiad encourages the development of a shared sense of identity and integration, serves as a role model for young people living together as one community. the main goal is to create and nourish friendly relations, international understanding and a spirit of healthy competition between young people interested in english language from all around the world., countries participated, students participated, students from malaysia, schools from malaysia, hippo olympiad 2024, ✧ open for students from 6 to 19 years of age ✧ aligned to cefr (common european framework of reference for languages) ✧ internationally recognised and ofqual, uk regulated ✧ approved and supported by minister of education, malaysia, preliminary round.

Date 26, 27 or 28 April 2024 Duration 1 hour Mode (1) Online at home (2) Paper-based at: ✧ Sri KDU International School (Klang, Selangor) ✧ Sekolah Sri UCSI (Cheras, KL) ✧ Sekolah Sri UCSI Springhill (PD, Negeri Sembilan)  ✧ Seri Jubli International School (Kluang, Johor) (3) Online or Paper-Based at your school (if your school is hosting) Area of Test • Reading • Use of English   [All multiple choice questions]

National Final Round

Date 25 May 2024 Duration 1 hour  Mode Online Area of Test • Reading • Writing • Essay (except Baby & Little Hippo)

Qualifier Round

Date 12 to 14 July 2024  Mode/ Venue Paper-based at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Area of Test • Use of English • Crossword

World Final Round

Date 23 to 26 Sept 2024  Mode/Venue Paper-based at Assisi, Italy Area of Test • Reading • Listening • Writing • Speaking • Use of English • Crossword

More of a visual person? Watch our video to better understand Hippo!

Want to better prepare for Hippo Olympiad? Join the  CEFR Online English Lesson !

Hippo 2024 Regulations (Please Read)

(1) dates & venue.

The competition comprises 4 main rounds: Preliminary Round, National Final Round, Regional Qualifier Round and World Final Round. PRELIMINARY ROUND Option 1 Date: 26, 27 or 28 April 2024 Duration: 1 hour (during one of the dates above) Mode: Online test Host: The session will be conducted by Hippo team using Zoom Option 2 Date: 27 April 2024 Duration: 1 hour Mode: Paper-Based at the following locations (subject to first come first serve basis): (1) Sri KDU International School at Klang, Selangor. (2) Sekolah Sri UCSI at Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. (3) Sekolah Sri UCSI Springhill at Port Dicson, Negeri Sembilan. (3) Seri Jubli International School at Kluang, Johor. Option 3 Date: 24, 25, 26, 27 or 28 April 2024 Duration: 1 hour Mode: Either a Paper-Based test or an Online test conducted within your school/tuition premises. Host: The session will be supervised by your respective school/tuition teachers (only if they decide to host). The date and mode can be anytime between 24 to 28 April 2024, with the decision to be made by teachers. NATIONAL FINAL ROUND Date: 25 May 2024  Duration: 1 hour Mode: Online  REGIONAL QUALIFIER ROUND Date: 12 to 14 July 2024  Mode & Venue: Paper-based test at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia WORLD FINAL ROUND Date: 23 to 26 September 2024 Mode & Venue: Paper-based test at Assisi, Italy (finalists and their accompanying teacher will receive a complimentary 3-night stay, including breakfast and dinner)

(2) Registration Procedure

Individual Registration If you're parent, teacher or student seeking to register individually without using the school registration form, please click:  Hippo Registration . You will be directed to our registration form, select "To register myself/my child/students individually" and fill in the rest of the form to register. Group Registration If you're a teacher and would like to register a group of students from your school or tuition center, please click:  Hippo Registration . You will be directed to our registration form, select "I am a teacher, please send me bulk registration form" in the registration form to request. We will contact you soon. [Registration Deadline] Please note that the registration deadline is on 1 April 2024. We will not accept any applications beyond this date.

(3) Participation Fee & Complimentary Workshop

The participation fee is RM60 per student . There are no extra fees if you qualify for the National Final or World Final rounds. Each participant will be given a COMPLIMENTARY Online Hippo-CEFR Preparation Workshop on a first come first served basis subject to availability. 

(4) Hippo Categories

For Hippo 2024, students should enroll according to their school grade or school year in 2024. There are 2 Hippo categories: Regular Category and Special Category. Regular Category Students from National (Public) or Private Schools (National Syllabus) are eligible to enroll in the Regular Category, equivalent to proficiency in "English as a Second or Foreign language". Level Assignment based on School Grade/Year as of March 2024: Primary 1 & 2: Baby Hippo Primary 3 & 4: Little Hippo Primary 5 & 6: Hippo 1 Secondary 1: Hippo 2 Secondary 2 & 3: Hippo 3 Secondary 4 & 5: Hippo 4 Form 6 & College students: Hippo 5 Special Category Students from English medium private/international schools or those who have studied for at least 3 years in an English-speaking country will have to choose the Special Category, equivalent to proficiency in "English as a First Language". Students from the Regular Category wishing to challenge higher levels can participate in the Special Category. Level assignment based on School Grade/Year as of January 2024 Year 1: Baby Hippo Year 2 & 3: Little Hippo Year 4 & 5: Hippo S1 Year 6: Hippo S2 Year 7 & 8 (or Sec 1 & 2): Hippo S3 Year 9 & 10 (or Sec 3 & 4): Hippo S4 Year 11, 12 & 13 (or Sec 5, form 6, college): Hippo S5 [Important Notes] 1) Both Regular and Special Categories combine the grading of Baby Hippo and Little Hippo without distinct categorization. 2) Baby Hippo will be of the same difficulty level as Little Hippo. The Use of English test for Baby Hippo will assess receptive knowledge only in both the preliminary and national finals rounds. 3) Hippo S1 mirrors Hippo 2; Hippo S2 mirrors Hippo 3; Hippo S3 mirrors Hippo 4; and Hippo S4 mirrors Hippo 5. Despite the similar content, they are evaluated separately based on their respective categories. 4) Students who reached the Hippo 2023 final round cannot compete at the same level in Hippo 2024. They will be recommended to enter the Special Category or participate one level higher. 5) Students from lower levels may compete at a higher level if they feel adequately prepared for that level. 6) The Global Hippo Association reserves the right to verify the school's curriculum, language of instruction, and the hours dedicated to English education. 7) The Global Hippo Association reserves the right to disqualify those who do not comply with the regulations.

(5) Hippo Categories vs CEFR Levels

Baby Hippo / Little Hippo Preliminary Round: CEFR Pre A1 YL (Young Learners) National Final & Final Round: CEFR A1 YL (Young Learners) Hippo 1 Preliminary Round: CEFR A1 YL (Young Learners) National Final & Final Round: CEFR A2 YL (Young Learners) Hippo 2 / Hippo S1 Preliminary Round: CEFR A1 National Final & Final Round: CEFR A2 Hippo 3 / Hippo S2 Preliminary Round: CEFR A2 National Final & Final Round: CEFR B1 Hippo 4 / Hippo S3 Preliminary Round: CEFR B1 National Final & Final Round: CEFR B2 Hippo 5 / Hippo S4 Preliminary Round: CEFR B2 National Final & Final Round: CEFR C1 Hippo S5 Preliminary Round: CEFR C1 National Final & Final Round: CEFR C2 If you wish to learn more about CEFR, click here .

(6) Competition Rounds - Pathway to the World Finals!

There are 4 competition rounds. 1) Preliminary Round (April 2024) • Participants compete in Reading and Use of English tests (50 to 54 multiple-choice questions) across various categories. • Top 10% (or more with the same marks) of participants from Malaysia proceed to the National Final round in May 2024. 2) National Final Round (May 2024) • The National Final round includes Reading, Writing (30 questions), and a free-writing task (100–200 words, excluding Baby & Little Hippo) with difficulty one level higher than the preliminary round. • The essay is assessed only if two or more candidates have the same scores on both reading and writing test. 3) World Final Round (Italy, September 2024) • Top scorers from the National Final qualify for the World Final Round in Assisi, Italy in September 2024. • Three-day half-board accommodation will be provided for all the candidates and their teachers free of charge, while the costs of travel will be borne by the participants. • In the World Final, participants take the Gatehouse Awards exam covering all four language skills, Use of English test (30 questions), and a crossword test to determine the winners. 4) Regional Qualifier Round (Malaysia, July 2024) • Best ranking participants from the National Final round, who did not qualify for the World Finals will be invited to join the qualifiers. • Triggered if Maritime Southeast Asia reaches 5,000 participants (minimum 500 per category). • The number of participants admitted will be proportional to the number of preliminary round participants in each category per country. • The Qualifier Round will be held in Malaysia in July 2024, featuring Use of English open-ended questions and a crossword. • There is a participation fee ranging from €60 to €100, depending on the location for the regional qualifier round. • The winner of each category will proceed to the World Final Round in Italy. Play-Off Qualifier Round (New) • Offers a chance for additional participants to qualify for the World Finals. • Open to select categories and regions, held in the UK in August 2024. • Participants take an intensive five-day Hippo English Language preparation course followed by a test on day 6. The fee will be announced after the National Final round. • Winners proceed to the World Finals, with entries proportional to the number of preliminary round participants in each category per country. 

(7) Preliminary & National Final Round (Points and Maximum Allowed Times)

PRELIMINARY ROUND The tests for the preliminary round of the Olympiad will consist of two parts: Reading Comprehension test & Use of English test (multiple choice questions). The maximum allowed time for each part is specified below.  There is only one correct answer to every question. There are no negative marks. •  Baby Hippo & Little Hippo (similar paper content)    - Reading: 30 questions | 1 point each | 20 minutes max    - Use of English: 20 questions | 1.5 point each | 20 minutes max •  Hippo 1    - Reading: 30 questions | 1 point each | 30 minutes max    - Use of English: 20 questions | 1.5 point each | 20 minutes max •  Hippo 2 & S1 (similar paper content), Hippo 3 & S2 (similar paper content)    - Reading: 34 questions | 1 point each | 30 minutes max    - Use of English: 20 questions | 1.5 point each | 20 minutes max •  Hippo 4 & S3 (similar paper content)    - Reading: 34 questions | 1 point each | 40 minutes max    - Use of English: 20 questions | 1.5 point each | 30 minutes max •  Hippo 5 & S4 (similar paper content), Hippo S5    - Reading: 40 questions | 1 point each | 45 minutes max    - Use of English: 20 questions | 1.5 point each | 30 minutes max Note: Answers are recorded on an answer sheet (OMR) for the paper-based test; there is no OMR for the online test. NATIONAL FINAL ROUND The exam level for the National Final Round will be one CEFR level higher than the one in the Preliminary Round. The tests for the National Final Round of the Olympiad will consist of Reading test, Writing test (30 questions) and Essay test (except for Baby & Little Hippo). The essay will be assessed only in case two or more candidates have the scores on both the reading and the writing test, to decide who will enter World Final Round. There is only one correct answer to every question. There are no negative marks. • Baby Hippo & Little Hippo (similar paper content)    - Reading: 30 questions | 1 point each | 30 minutes max    - Writing: 30 questions | 1.5 point each | 45 minutes max • Hippo 1    - Reading: 40 questions | 1 point each | 30 minutes max    - Writing: Free-writing task (essay) + 30 questions | 1.5 point each | 45 minutes max • Hippo 2 & S1 (similar paper content)    - Reading: 34 questions | 1 point each | 30 minutes max    - Writing: Free-writing task (essay) + 30 questions | 1.5 point each | 45 minutes max • Hippo 3 & S2 (similar paper content)    - Reading: 34 questions | 1 point each | 40 minutes max    - Writing: Free-writing task (essay) + 30 questions | 1.5 point each | 45 minutes max • Hippo 4 & S3 (similar paper content), Hippo 5 & S4 (similar paper content)    - Reading: 40 questions | 1 point each | 45 minutes max    - Writing: Free-writing task (essay) + 30 questions | 1.5 point each | 45 minutes max • Hippo S5    - Reading: 40 questions | 1 point each | 50 minutes max    - Writing: Free-writing task (essay) + 30 questions | 1.5 point each | 45 minutes max Note: • Reading test answers are recorded on an answer sheet (OMR), while Writing test answers are given in the test booklet for the paper-based test. • For the Online test, all answers will be submitted through the online system.

(8) Regional Qualifier Round

The participants of the Olympiad will be categorized into Olympiad regions (hereinafter regions) for the purpose of organising regional qualifiers. The pre-set regions are as follows: 1. Mediterranean Europe 2. Continental Europe 3. Middle East 4. Central Asia 5. Indian Subcontinent 6. Maritime Southeast Asia 7. Far East 8. Africa 9. Central & South America The 2024 Qualifiers will be held in: 1. Venice, Italy for Mediterranean and Continental Europe 2. Istanbul, Turkey for Central Asia, Middle East and Africa 3. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for Indian Subcontinent & Maritime Southeast Asia 4. Macau or Hong Kong for the Far East 5. The location for Central & South America will be announced Where the number of enrolments in a specific region reaches 5,000 students in the 2024 edition, with a minimum of 500 candidates per Hippo Category, Qualifiers will be organised. Students with the best ranking among those not qualified for the World Finals will be admitted to the Qualifiers. The number of students admitted to the Qualifiers per category and country will be proportional to the number of preliminary round participants in each category per country. Regional Qualifiers will be held in person. Online examinations will not be available and no exemptions will be made. If a student does not confirm their participation within 5 working days of the invitation to the Regional Qualifiers, the next student in the ranking list from the same country will be invited. The minimum percentage of achievement for a student to be invited to the Qualifiers will be 70% of the first ranked student points. Students invited to the Regional Qualifiers will be requested to pay a participation fee ranging from €60 to €100 , depending on the location. The participation fee will cover the costs of insurance, merchandising (given to the participants upon arrival), participation in the organised activities and examination materials. Where applicable, a package including accommodation and participation fee will be proposed to the participants through an exclusive service provider. Students and accompanying teachers or parents will need to cover the costs of travel and accommodation. Travel arrangements will need to be made by the participants themselves, while Hippo will propose accommodation options. Students and one accompanying teacher or parent are expected to arrive at the venue one day before the examination date. The examinations will take place on the morning after while the proclamation of winners will take place in the evening. Winners of each Hippo category and for any of the Region will proceed to the World Finals.

(9) World Final Round

The final round of the Olympiad will be held in Assisi, Italy, in September 2024. All candidates can be accompanied by their English language teacher, or an English-speaking teacher from their school. Parents who wish to accompany their children need to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements as the hotels where the students are accommodated are booked exclusively for the Olympiad participants. Three-day half-board accommodation will be provided for all the candidates and their teachers free of charge, while the costs of travel will be borne by the participants. Finalists are expected to arrive the day before the examinations start; examinations will be held over two days while the proclamation of winners and awarding ceremony will be held on the evening of the second day of examinations. The programme of the final round will be sent directly to the finalists who confirmed their participation one week before the event. Finalists will be contacted and helped with making their travel arrangements.

(10) Play-Off Qualifier Round (New)

The Global Hippo Association will organise the Play-Off Qualifier Round in order to give additional participants the opportunity to reach Hippo 2024 World Finals by offering an intensive five-day Hippo English Language preparation course followed by a Hippo Test to be taken on day 6. Play-Off Qualifiers are open to Hippo 2, Hippo 3, Hippo 4 and Hippo 5 students of both regular and special categories. Participants will be divided into Olympiad regions (hereinafter regions) for the purpose of organising Play-Off Qualifiers. The same pre-set regions as for the Regional Qualifiers have been established. Pre-set regions are as follows: 1. Mediterranean Europe 2. Continental Europe 3. Middle East 4. Central Asia 5. Indian Subcontinent 6. Maritime Southeast Asia 7. Far East 8. Africa 9. Central & South America Where the number of enrolments in a specific region reaches 3,000 students in the 2024 edition, with a minimum of 300 candidates per Hippo Category, Play-Off Qualifiers will be organised. Play-Off Qualifiers will be held in the United Kingdom in the first week of August 2024. Students with the best ranking among those not qualified for the World Finals or for the Regional Qualifiers will be admitted to Play-Off Qualifiers. The number of students admitted to Play-Off Qualifiers per category and country will be proportional to the number of preliminary round participants in each category per country. Play-Off Qualifiers will be held in person. Online examinations will not be available and no exemptions will be made. If a student does not confirm their participation within 15 days of the invitation to Play-Off Qualifiers, the next student in the ranking list from the same country will be invited. The minimum percentage of achievement for a student to be invited to the Qualifiers will be 70% of the first ranked student points. Students invited to the Play-Off Qualifiers will be requested to pay a participation fee . Students will need to make their own travel arrangements and cover the costs themselves. The participation fee will cover the costs of teaching, learning materials, half-board accommodation, insurance, merchandising (given to the participants upon arrival). Costs and other details are available in a separate document. No accompanying teachers or parent are accepted. Students will be accommodated in a college open to students only, supervised by guardians 24/7. The courses will be taught by Hippo examiners, 4 hours a day, for a total of 20 hours. Students will be divided into groups based on the category in which they had participated. Lessons will be tailor-made and will include Hippo mock examinations. Play-Off Qualifiers examinations will take place on the morning of the 6th day of their stay, while the proclamation of winners will take place in the evening. Winners of each Hippo category and for any of the Region will proceed to the World Finals.

(11) Certificates & Prizes

Certificate of Participation All candidates in the preliminary round, national final round, regional qualifier and the world final round will receive a certificate of participation after the competition. Regional Qualifier Round Winners of each regional qualifier round will proceed to the World Finals. World Final Round • All candidates who pass the final round tests (scoring a minimum of 55%) will be awarded a Gatehouse Awards internationally recognized certificate in English. • Winners of Hippo 1, 2, and 3 will receive the Bucksmore Golden Ticket Prize, entailing a one-week stay at one of Bucksmore Education colleges. The prize is fully inclusive of tuition, accommodation, excursions, meals, and airport transfers. Air travel costs will be the responsibility of the winning recipient. • Winners of Hippo 4 and 5, as well as Hippo Special 1 to 4, will receive a Mizzou K-12 online course. The winner of Hippo Special 5 will receive a full Mizzou K-12 Online Diploma program. • Second-place winners of Hippo 1 to 3 will receive a Mizzou K-12 online course. Additional prizes will be available for the teachers of the winners.

(12) Marking & Ranking

The reading test answers are marked by an OMR device and for that reason need to be properly filled in. Candidates are required to use a pen while completing the OMR form. Our OMR sample form is available here . In case an OMR form is not properly filled in (e.g., incorrect or missing candidate number) or scanned and the OMR device cannot read it, Global Hippo Association keeps the right to disqualify the candidate if the identity of the candidate cannot be established. In the national finals, the essay will be marked only if two or more candidates have the same number of points on both the reading and the writing test or in case of suspected cheating or malpractice. For online examinations, in case of suspected malpractice, Hippo Association keeps the right to re-test the candidates using a parallel test and under the invigilation of the Hippo staff. The ranking list for all categories as well as the names of the candidates who qualified for the national finals will be available on http://www.hippo-olympiad.org within three weeks of the preliminary round date. The ranking list for all categories as well as the names of the candidates who qualified for the final round and eventually regional qualifiers will be available on http://www.hippo-olympiad.org within three weeks of the national finals date. The final round places will be assigned in the following way: Top 140 finalists will be admitted directly from the national finals ranking list. The number of finalists per category and country will be proportional to the number of preliminary round participants in each category per country. In order to promote a multicultural environment, wildcards will be granted to the best participant from each of the countries that does not have a finalist. In addition to the above, winners of regional qualifiers will be admitted to Finals. Global Hippo Association keep the right to increase the number of finalists if the number of applicants exceeds 83,295, all in accordance with the Olympiad regulations. The exact date of the final round as well as the participation confirmation deadline will be announced in due time.

(13) Past-Year Papers

Registered Hippo participants will receive past-year questions free of charge. Upon verification of your submission and payment, the organizer will send you a WhatsApp message containing the link to download the past-year question papers, with login username and password. Sample papers to practise are available to download on  https://hippo-olympiad.org/sample-papers/ .

(14) Privacy

By registering for the competition through our online form, WhatsApp, direct contact, or schools, you agree to allow us to use your personal data, including your full name, phone number, and email, to send you communications such as welcome letters, payment reminders, updates, announcements, and materials related to future competitions and classes from Caya Academy Sdn Bhd.

Participation Fee

RM60 per participant

Payment Method

Kindly online transfer to the following account: Name: Caya Academy Sdn Bhd Bank: Maybank Account Number: 512884095226 Ensure you include the participant's name in the payment details. We will cross-check your payment with the registration form for accuracy. Additionally, please attach the payment receipt when submitting the registration from! You can also WhatsApp your payment receipt, and state the participant name to 011-6550 5400 or email to [email protected]  

Refund Policy

A refund is permissible if you are unable to attend the competition on the scheduled date due to a health condition, and the replacement date is not available. To request a refund of the participation fee, please ensure you provide a valid medical certificate.

For additional information about the competition, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp at 011-65505400 or 018-3733218 .

Registration

The registration for Hippo 2024 is closed.  Participants may check their results and download their certificates below.

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Hippo Global

Global Hippo Association is a non-profit organisation founded in 2012 with the purpose of promoting the importance of English language knowledge and bringing together children from different countries.

Hall of Fame

Hippo 2023 12,000 Malaysian participants from 1,200 schools Hippo 2022 6,500 Malaysian participants from 1,000 schools Hippo 2021 6,800 Malaysian participants from 950 schools

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Writing Competition for Young Writers in Malaysia

Inspiring children and teens to write

The Merdeka Writing Competition was founded in 2020 to encourage children and teens to write. Many of the writing competitions in Malaysia are either organised to promote a brand or company or topics that not all children understand like energy and sustainability.

While there’s nothing wrong with those competitions and, in fact, they are lauded for their accomplishments in encouraging children to think and write critically, not as many kids will participate because the topic is non-fiction and it’s tough for them to understand. Additionally, many of those contests are only open to Malaysians.

The Merdeka Writing Competition has been designed with the children in mind. So, the entries must be fiction (which they love) and on themes/topics that they understand (freedom, community, kindness, self-confidence). In addition, this competition is not limited to Malaysians. Children and teens of all nationalities can take part as long as they are in Malaysia. The competition is also open to refugees.

The person behind the Merdeka Writing Competition is former journalist Brigitte Rozario. She is currently a freelance writer, editor and trainer. She founded the Junior Writers Programme in 2018 as a way to get talented writers in Malaysia published. Each year, the programme has a new batch of students who publish an anthology.

Brigitte also uses the Merdeka Writing Competition to source for talents for JWP.

The Merdeka Writing Competition 2023 has concluded. The next one is planned for August 2024.