Study Plan for SOF IEO 2025-26 Olympiad Exam

SOF International English Olympiad (IEO) is one of the most reputed Olympiads.  SOF Olympiad exams are the world’s biggest Olympiad exams, where millions of students participate from 70+ countries across the world. SOF conducts the IEO Exam for classes 1 to 12 on three dates, as mentioned below. A school may select one date to conduct the exam as per its convenience for the session 2024-25.

DATE ONE – 25^th September 2025

DATE TWO – 11^th November 2025

DATE THREE – 26^th November 2025

IEO is conducted at two levels (Level 1 & Level 2). The IEO Syllabus is prescribed by CBSE, ICSE, and various state boards. The detailed IEO syllabus is posted on SOF official website. There are many benefits of participating in SOF Olympiads, such as students are able to test their English Skills in a productive manner. The SPR (Student Performance Report) provided by SOF gives a complete analysis of students’ performance, and their strong and weak areas on which they need to work hard.

So, it becomes appropriate to ask an important question to IEO enthusiasts and aspirants.  Can you allocate enough time for IEO Exam practice besides school studies? Yes, no, or maybe? To help you overcome this dilemma, we are here giving you a Study Planner for the SOF IEO, which will help you practice with more efficiency in a limited time, without burning the midnight oil.

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Study Plan for SOF IEO 2025-26 Olympiad Exam

• Follow The Footsteps of Olympiad Experts

Do not skip guidance from Olympiad exam experts. When a student is not prepared for an exam this difficult and has no idea how to prepare, getting tutored is the most crucial step. Your only hope might be a mentor who is knowledgeable enough about the SOF IEO Olympiad exam and knows how to prepare students in the most efficient way. To help you enhance your analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities so that you can excel, MTG offers live Olympiad Online Classes with teachers who are experts and professionals and are familiar with every aspect of these Olympiad exams. Enrol in the MTG’s IEO Olympiad online classes right away and prepare relentlessly.

• Familiarize with the SOF IEO Syllabus and Pattern

Before starting your IEO preparation, you should be well aware of the syllabus and exam pattern of the exam. The question setters follow age-appropriate guidelines set up for a particular grade. Hence, according to your class gradation, keep abreast with all the grammar rules. Learn English as a language as well as a subject with Learning English and Learning Grammar and Composition. This will give your preparation leverage over others.

For level 1: 35 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for classes 1 to 4 and 50 objective-type (Multiple Choice) questions for classes 5 to 12. The question paper comprises four sections:

Section-1	Word & Structure Knowledge
Section-2	Reading
Section-3	Spoken & Written Expression
Section-4	Achievers Section

All the questions are compulsory and there is NO NEGATIVE marking.

Also check – How to Prepare for IEO? | For Classes 1 to 12

• Work Smart, Not Just Hard

It is not how hard you work, but how much you can get done. You need to smarten up your preparation to meet good results. SOF exams are set by a panel of great Academicians and the Editorial team of MTG. The same body is also involved in creating MTG workbooks for SOF Exams. Naturally, MTG Workbooks are the most authentic practice books and are in tandem with SOF exams. Practicing from MTG IEO Workbook is beneficiary in this way and on top of that, questions in SOF exams appear from MTG workbooks. Thus, what is better than MTG – The Official Academic Partner of SOF, for the right preparatory material?

• Make Learning Fun, Not Stressful

When it comes to English, it is best to read extensively in order to expand your vocabulary. No matter to which class you belong, you can gain command over English by reading Story Books, Newspapers, Magazines, Novels, Textbooks, etc. For example, reading will assist you in attempting the passage(comprehension) part by improving reading speed and understanding the key idea of the passage. One more thing that could help you greatly in improving your IEO exam skills is MTG’s IEO Olympiad Prep-Guide. These IEO preparation guides have everything one requires to master and excel in any exam. Exhaustive theory, level-wise question bank so that you can prepare and practice together.

After this, solve 51 Grammar Worksheets for classes 1 to 5. Solving these worksheets will help in increasing the grammatical accuracy in learners in a creative and interactive manner. These worksheets cover all the grammar topics in a variety of presentations. It intends to inspire learners to learn the concepts and to banish their boredom. Moreover, these worksheets are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, which helps in the intellectual growth of the learner by focusing both on the lower order thinking skills (knowledge, understanding and application) and higher order thinking skills (analysing, evaluating and creating).

• Use IEO Previous Years’ Papers for Self-Evaluation

Practice solving IEO Previous Years’ Papers to know the pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. Know how to solve IEO Olympiad Question Paper and learn smart techniques needed to solve questions from each section with complete accuracy. There is nothing better than MTG’s Olympiad Previous Years’ Papers as they are 100% authentic, 100% solved, and 100% error-free. MTG’s Olympiad study material is chosen, trusted, and applauded by thousands of parents, teachers, and students for a reason. These IEO question papers give you an idea about how to attempt the questions and what to expect in the actual exam. This factor eliminates the element of surprise from your anxiety and reduces your fear of what might appear in the exam. After practicing and evaluating your preparation through these Olympiad previous years’ papers, you will know the most repeated and important topics and questions as well as your strengths and weaknesses.

• Focus on Your Vocabulary as well as Written & Spoken English

Read the dictionary and thesaurus to learn a new word every day. Also, engage in group discussions. These are some activities which will help you in improving your vocabulary and English Skills (LSRW). You can enhance your spoken expression by conversing in only English. Try politely correcting each other and be a sport in helping your peers. Improve written expression by forming a journal of your own. In your journal, express your experience at mall or a trip to some place. You should also reflect on things you monitor in your everyday life, like a plight of a child labour or some new development in your surroundings or environmental issues, etc. Maintain a diary wherein you can write your journals.

You can improve your English Skills in 30 days with ESDP (English Skill Development Programme). The understanding of English can be enhanced by building the skills- LSRW: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. To build the fundamentals of the language, you have to focus on these basic skills and ESDP helps you to achieve that.

• Practice in an IEO Exam-like Environment

It is true that `Practise makes Perfect’, but practising in the right way will lead to perfection. You have to be prepared in the right way from the right resources (as mentioned above), now practise from the right Test Programme to know the corrective measures you need for getting excellent result. OSDS (Olympiad Skill Development System) for classes 1 to 8 is a DOWNLOADABLE test series of 8 papers exactly similar to actual IEO Exam question paper in level and pattern. Practising from it will help you in developing effective preparation strategies and time management skills. It will also help to overcome exam-fear when you practice in stipulated exam-like environment.

We hope this study plan and mention of amazing and helpful resources will help you in preparing for IEO Exam. To ask about IEO Exam or any query related to SOF Olympiad, you can leave your comment in the comment box below. We feel obliged to help our readers.

All the best.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Study Plan for SOF IEO Olympiad Exam

1. What is the SOF International English Olympiad (IEO)?

The IEO is a prestigious, pan-international exam organized by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF). It assesses English language skills—grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing—and draws millions of participants from over 70 countries, making it the world’s largest Olympiad of its kind.

2. Who is eligible to take the IEO exam?

Students enrolled in classes 1 through 12 at any CBSE, ICSE, or state-board school can participate.
Schools register their students with SOF and choose one of the three exam dates per session.

3. How can schools and students register for IEO?

• School registration: Coordinators sign up online at the SOF portal, provide student details, and pay the exam fees.

• Student details: Names, class, section, and roll numbers are uploaded in bulk.

• Confirmation: Once SOF processes the data, admit cards are generated and shared with schools.

4. What are the IEO exam dates for the 2025-26 session?

Schools may select one of the following dates to conduct Level 1:

• 25 September 2025

• 11 November 2025

• 26 November 2025

(Level 2 dates are announced later, based on Level 1 performance.)

5. What is the Level 1 exam pattern and marking scheme?

For classes 1–4:

• 35 MCQs total
  For classes 5–12:

• 50 MCQs total

All questions are compulsory and multiple-choice. There is no negative marking, so students should attempt every question.

6. How does the exam structure break down by sections?

The Level 1 paper comprises four equally weighted sections:

1. Reading Comprehension

2. Grammar & Vocabulary

3. Creative Writing / Composition

4. Literature & Textual Skills

Each section tests a different facet of English proficiency.

7. What benefits do students gain by participating in IEO?

Participating students:

• Benchmark skills against international peers

• Receive a detailed Student Performance Report (SPR) highlighting strengths and weaknesses

• Gain familiarity with Olympiad-style questions, boosting confidence and analytical abilities

8. Which study materials are recommended?

• MTG IEO Workbook: Authored in line with SOF’s syllabus and exam pattern

• Past Years’ Papers: 100% solved and error-free for self-evaluation

• IEO Prep-Guide: Theory + level-wise question bank

• Grammar Worksheets (51 sets for classes 1–5): Interactive exercises based on Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Olympiad Online Classes: Live sessions with experienced mentors

• ESDP (English Skill Development Programme): 30-day accelerated LSRW training

• OSDS Test Series: Eight full-length mock papers in exam-like conditions

9. How are results communicated and what does the SPR include?

After the exam:

• Schools receive consolidated scores and individual admit-card results.

• SPR for each student shows:

  • Overall score and percentile

  • Section-wise performance

  • Topic-wise strengths and areas to improve

  • Comparative analysis with peers in the same grade and region

10. How can a student qualify for Level 2 of IEO?

Top performers in Level 1—based on cut-off scores for each class—are invited to Level 2. Exact qualifying percentages are released after Level 1 evaluation on the SOF official website. Students should regularly check SOF announcements for cut-off details.

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