The Jane Austen Competition.

Students enrolled in primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary education are eligible to participate.

Participants are grouped into five age categories (A–E), rather than by school grade.

The School and National Rounds include written English language assessment components. The International Final may include additional components designed to evaluate a broader range of communication skills.

The School and National Rounds are scored out of 100 points, including Reading Comprehension, Use of English, and Writing.

The official format and scoring distribution for the International Final will be communicated by the Organising Committee.

The highest-ranking participants in each category may qualify for the next stage of the competition according to the criteria established for each edition by the Jane Austen International English Olympiad Organising Committee.

The use of mobile phones, smart devices, dictionaries, notes, artificial intelligence tools, or any unauthorised materials is strictly prohibited during the competition and may result in disqualification.

Participants may receive Certificates of Participation, Certificates of Achievement, Honourable Mentions, or Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Special distinctions may also recognise outstanding performance in specific areas of the competition.

Appeals may be submitted within the period announced by the Organising Committee and will be reviewed according to the official competition procedures. Decisions following the appeals process are final.

Registration is completed through participating schools, coordinators, or authorised competition centres, depending on the organisation of the Olympiad in each country.

If your school is not yet participating in the Jane Austen International English Olympiad, contact our team to learn how your institution can join the competition and provide students with access to the School Round.