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B R I T I S H E N GL IS H O LY MPICS
COMPETE AGAINST THE BEST
By entering our competition, your students
will hone their English and academic skills, C ONT E N TS
grow as individuals, and represent their
school on the trip of a lifetime.
WELCOME TO THE BRITISH /4
ENGLISH OLYMPICS
WHAT IS THE BRITISH /6
ENGLISH OLYMPICS?
A HISTORY OF OUR COMPETITION /8
THE PROGRAMME /10
COMPETITION STAGES /12
JUDGING AND PRIZES /13
ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION /14
CULTURAL PROGRAMME /15
LOCATIONS AND /16
ACCOMMODATION
STUDENT WELFARE /26
OXFORD INTERNATIONAL /27
PROGRAMMES
CONTACT US /28
19
COUNTRIES
1500
W EL CO M E TO T H E STUDENTS
BRITIS H E N G L I SH 150
SCHOOLS
OLY M P I C S
Do you have what it takes to compete
against schools from around the world?
The British English Olympics (BEO) Every year, our students exceed our
offers a chance for ambitious expectations with the passion, drive
international students and schools to and commitment they show in their
put themselves to the test in a series efforts to win the coveted British
of academic and problem-solving English Olympics trophy. This year’s
challenges – while visiting the UK, competition will continue to stretch The British English Olympics is
learning about British culture and our students’ academic abilities, hosted by Oxford International,
history, and making friends with other imagination and spirit. a British Council-accredited
students from all over the world. organisation that has run
English language programmes
Would you like your students
for more than 25 years and
A UNIQUE CONTEST to develop life-long friendships educated over 200,000
Taking place each spring, our with a range of young people international students from
competition gives students aged from different countries? Are you Europe, Asia, the Middle East
12-16 the opportunity to compete looking for an opportunity to get and Latin America.
in a series of different challenges your students speaking English in
After competing in our
designed to help students improve everyday situations? If you’re joining
Olympics, many participating
both their English language and us for the first time, or if you have schools continue their stay in
academic skills. Our Academic competed before, we look forward the UK or Europe by booking
Olympiad currently attracts students to welcoming you to the next British one of our high-quality
from 150 bilingual schools around English Olympics! educational tours. You can
the world, representing 19 different find out more about these at
www.oxfordinternational.com.
countries from Latin America, - The British English
Europe, Russia, the Commonwealth Olympics Team
of Independent States, and Asia.
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W H AT IS T H E BR I T ISH
E NGL ISH OLY M PIC S?
Our competition is an exciting English language
and academic contest designed for the world’s
brightest international students.
Our Olympics is a fantastic CULTURAL IMMERSION
opportunity for teams of specially Over the two-week programme,
selected 12- to 16-year-olds to students stay in some of the UK’s most
spend an unforgettable two weeks exclusive boarding schools and visit
in the UK. These students represent some of the country’s best cultural
their schools, cities and countries in attractions. Through these visits,
a demanding academic competition, students are able to both enjoy the
while enjoying an amazing British beautiful English countryside and fully
cultural experience – with most immerse themselves in British culture.
schools returning year after year. What are the benefits?
MEET DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES
PERFECT YOUR ENGLISH At the competition, participants have
FOR STUDENTS:
In many countries around the world, a unique chance to meet students
the British English Olympics has from all over the world. During their
become synonymous with academic time here, they develop a healthy
excellence. The competition sense of friendly competition, and also
provides an opportunity for bilingual engage in a multicultural exchange to
Improve your use of English Develop the ability to express Build greater knowledge and
schools to challenge and develop learn more about each other.
in real-life situations your academic knowledge understanding of other cultures
the academic and leadership skills
10 YEARS OF SUCCESS
of gifted students, while raising the
Since its formation in 2008,
profile of their school. During the
the British English Olympics
competition students compete in has gone from strength
a series of debates, presentations, to strength, growing from
theatre role-plays and song and a fantastic small contest Get a head start on future Improve your critical Develop key skills such as leadership,
dance performances in a completely to a huge event with over international academic thinking, analytical and public speaking, team-building,
immersive environment. 1500 students competing. opportunities problem-solving skills negotiation, and debating
The 2018 competition will
continue this success: we
will be opening a new centre
FOR TEACHERS:
at Benenden School – one
of the UK’s leading boarding
establishments – and this
year we hope to welcome
students from even more
countries than in 2017.
Share knowledge with Promote international Increase the profile of your school
other schools partnerships and exchanges – both regionally and internationally
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THEME: Climate Change THEME: Globalisation
THEME: Sustainable Development
WINNING TEAM: WINNING TEAM:
Colegio Argos Liceo Ibeoramericano WINNING TEAM:
de Acapulco Jean Piaget del Rio
HIGHLIGHTS: The winning students
A H ISTORY are invited by the current Mexican
President Enrique Peña Nieto to his
HIGHLIGHTS: The number of
schools competing doubles, and we
HIGHLIGHTS: Into its third year, our
Olympics takes place across three
state governor’s residence for host triple the number of students campuses for the first time.
OF OU R a private awards ceremony. from our first year.
COM PE T I T ION 2009 120 20
Students Schools 2010 350 20
Students Schools 2011 600 45 7
Students Schools Countries
Since our competition began in 2008, Oxford
International has welcomed nearly 9,000
students from over 250 schools. Each year,
our Olympics has grown further, attracting an
THEME: Constructive Conflict THEME: Renewable Energy
ever-wider mix of nationalities: we now host THEME: Social Media
contestants from around 20 different countries.
WINNING TEAM: WINNING TEAM:
WINNING TEAM:
U.E. Colegio Los Campitos Colegio Americano
In 2018, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary Colegio Americano del Pacifico
de Mexicali
– and hope to have more competitors than ever.
HIGHLIGHTS: Countries competing
HIGHLIGHTS: Four new countries
include Brazil, Mexico, Russia, HIGHLIGHTS: The competition
participate – Armenia, Peru, Bulgaria
Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, Costa expands to a fourth centre
and the Ukraine.
Rica, Ukraine, Peru and Armenia. – Bradfield College.
2014 1500 140 10
Students Schools Countries 2013 900 70 10
Students Schools Countries 2012 850 64 7
Students Schools Countries
THEME: Building Bridges,
THEME: Inspire and Be Inspired
Communication for the
THEME: World Youth Parliament
World of Tomorrow
WINNING TEAM:
WINNING TEAM: Mater Salvatoris de Caracas
WINNING TEAM:
Colegio Americano del Pacifico
Kodaikanal International School
HIGHLIGHTS: Portugal, Greece, Turkey
HIGHLIGHTS: Teams from and Italy join to take the total to 18
HIGHLIGHTS: The team from
Mongolia, Spain, and Panama different nationalities. There is a fantastic
Kodaikanal International School in
join us for the first time. finale at the ExCeL centre, with over
India win, making the competition
2000 people attending the ceremony.
our most global ever – until 2018!
2015 1500 140 13
Students Schools Countries 2016 1500 150 18 Students Schools Countries 2017 1500 150 19
Students Schools Countries
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DURING OUR OLYMPICS, ALL SCHOOLS COMPETE IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:
T H E PROGR A M M E
BEO DEBATE 2.0 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION MYSTERY CHALLENGE
The British English Olympics expands students’ Teams are assigned a position to Selected students give a Students will be tested on their
English and academic skills – whilst also being defend in a debate related to the presentation on a topic creativity and ingenuity, using
competition theme. assigned to them in October limited resources to achieve their
a lot of fun! of the previous year. goal. Past Mystery Challenges have
included building bridges, towers,
planes and monuments.
The aim of our English Olympics is to further students’ understanding
of the English language while helping them develop skills in
leadership, public speaking, team-building and time management –
all necessary for future leaders. Team members must work closely
together, support one another, and strive to be the best they can be.
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET DRAMA FESTIVAL SONG CONTEST
Teams are asked to represent another Students must write and Teams must choose a contemporary
Every year, the contest focuses on a topical theme, which provides
country at an imaginary international perform an original theatrical song and then write their own lyrics
a forum for students to explore important global political and
travel fair – with the aim of raising piece on a subject relating to to the melody of the piece. Their
social issues. Previous years have been devoted to subjects such as
interest and attracting visitors to that the current year’s theme. new song is then performed a capella
globalisation, sustainable development, the digital revolution, and
part of the world! during the competition…
social media.
The competition consists of a series of challenges for the teams,
which are assessed and graded by a select panel of judges.
Sample Programme
DAY MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING DAY MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING
1 Arrivals Arrivals Film Nights & 10 Semi Final Semi Final Talent Show
Sports Activities On-site activities On-site activities
2 Extended Full Day Visit to London Evening in London for Semi-Finalists for Semi-Finalists
3 Opening Culture Work Welcome Party 11 Full Day Visit to Walking Tour and Sports Activity
Ceremony Shop Oxford Visit to Christ
4 Skills Workshop Inter-School Talent Show Church College
Mystery Challenge 12 Grand Final at Grand Final at
5 World Travel Mystery Challenge Film Night Christ’s Hospital Christ’s Hospital
Market Optional Day
6 Extended Full Day West End Musical 13 Awards Ceremony Afternoon in Evening in
Visit to London in London London London
7 BEO Debate Song Recital Karaoke Show
8 Keynote Group Project Sports 14 Full Day Coach Walking Tour Farewell Disco
Presentation Visit to Brighton of Brighton
9 Drama Sports Announcement of City Centre
Performance Semi-Finalists 15 Departures Departures Departures
Disco Party
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COM PE T I T I O N STAG ES
As the contest moves forward, the winners
remain… until only one school is left.
The following competition structure is based on 6 competition
campuses and 120 schools competing in total. As the number of
schools competing changes every year, the numbers at each stage
also change slightly to accommodate this. However, from the
structure below you will see the outline of how the contest works.
First Round • 150 SCHOOLS
At each of our 6 campuses, 20 schools will compete in all 7 academic events.
J U D GING A N D PR I Z E S
The top 8 schools from each campus go forward to the semi-finals.
Who will get the trophies at our glittering
Semi-Finals • 48 SCHOOLS final awards ceremony?
Each of the remaining 6 groups of 8 schools will compete against another.
The schools will compete in two events: the Mystery Challenge, and their
CAMPUS AWARDS closing awards ceremony, which
chosen Presentation (they can choose between the World Travel Market,
the Keynote Presentation or the Project Presentation). Each campus will hold its own takes place at a world-famous
awards ceremony, with trophies London venue and is attended by
awarded for the best performance VIP guests – ambassadors, cultural
Grand Final • 12 SCHOOLS of every event in each group. attachés and business leaders
from participating countries.
The top two schools from each previous There will also be a ‘Fair Play’
group will go through to the Grand Final, award for the school that has The ceremony celebrates the
where they will compete in the International
contributed most to their campus achievements and effort of all
Forum and a Mystery Challenge.
and shown the best team spirit, participating teams, as well as the
WORLD-CLASS LOCATION along with awards for the talent second and third-place runners-
Winner Previous locations have
included the Odeon Leicester
show and individual excellence. up and the much-anticipated
RUNNER UP announcement of the British English
Square, the Dominion
THIRD PLACE GRAND AWARDS Olympics champions. Each school
Theatre and the Theatre
Royal – the biggest theatre in CEREMONY AND PRIZES is awarded a plaque of participation,
the West End of London. The climax of the annual British and individual students receive a
English Olympics is the glittering competition medal and certificate.
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E L IGI BIL I T Y A N D CU LT U R A L
DESTINATIONS
R E GIST R AT ION PRO GR A M M E London
Oxford and Cambridge
Brighton and/or
Find out how you London, Oxford, Brighton – just some Stratford-upon-Avon
and your school can of the places you’ll go with us.
join us at the British Alongside the academic events of the competition, students will also
English Olympics. go on exciting cultural and historical visits during their two-week stay
in the UK. Three full-day visits to London, a full day in Oxford and a
The BEO is a highly academic trip to the seaside at Brighton are all included in the programme. LONDON ATTRACTIONS
programme and we recommend
Big Ben and the
you select 10 to 20 of the most Before going on these organised trips, students will attend our Culture
UK Houses of Parliament
gifted students from your school Workshops: these will prepare them for the visits and introduce them
to participate. to the most important aspects of British culture and history. Buckingham Palace
The Tower of London
ELIGIBILITY
Please complete the registration Westminster Abbey
form and return it to your local
representative.
To enter the competition, schools
must meet the following criteria:
MUSEUMS
• Students must be between
12-16 years of age. The British Museum
• Students must be Timeline
The National Gallery
accompanied
by a dedicated teacher having Schools register for Teams prepare for the events as part of their
a very high level of English. the competition extra-curricular programme at school
To assess your eligibility, one of APRIL SEPTEMBER APRIL
our academic team will visit or
arrange a Skype call to discuss
your entry to the competition Schools will be able to download guidelines from our website containing NOTABLE SITES
and present the programme to full details of the competition events and how to prepare
Trafalgar Square
your students.
Oxford Street
Leicester Square
The London Eye
Questions?
Tower Bridge
Leading up to the competition, our academic support staff are available to answer any questions you may have during preparation.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8293 1188 • Email: beo@oxfordinternational.com • Web: www.beoprogrammes.co.uk
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LOC AT IONS A N D
ACCOM MODAT ION
We host our competition at some of the
best private boarding schools in England.
To host the British English Olympics, with packed lunches when day
we partner with some of the finest trips are taken. Sites are highly
schools in the country, set in secure, with combination codes
stunning locations and surrounded for dormitory access, security
by beautiful English countryside. patrols and CCTV cameras.
All our partner schools are situated Oxford International staff are
within two hours of London with housed in the same buildings
easy access to international airports. as the students and are available
All have large common rooms, and 24/7 should any issues arise.
meals are provided on campus,
STRATFORD- CAMBRIDGE
UPON-AVON
STANSTED
AIRPORT
OXFORD
LONDON
Bradfield HEATHROW
AIRPORT
College
GATWICK
AIRPORT
Benenden
Christ’s Ardingly School
Hospital College
School
BRIGHTON
ENGLISH CH A NN EL
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CH R IST ’S HOSPI TA L
SCHOOL
From the moment you arrive you’ll
see that Christ’s Hospital is a very
special place.
As well as sweeping sports fields, there are a range of
architecturally beautiful buildings designed in part by
Featured facilities
Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Outstanding historic dining hall that Purpose-built replica of
has an incredible likeness to the Shakespeare’s Globe theatre
dining hall at Hogwarts in Harry Potter for performances
Student common areas have Classrooms are purpose
satellite TV and DVD access -built with SMART boards
Sports facilities include over 100 acres of grounds with
tennis courts, football pitches and a swimming pool
ACCOMMODATION GETTING THERE
Students will stay in double London Heathrow (LHR): 1 hour
or quadruple rooms. London Gatwick (LGW): 30 minutes
London Stansted (STN): 2 hours
Explore the school at
www.christs-hospital.org.uk
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Ardingly was found in 1858 and occupies a
420-acre site located in an area of outstanding
natural beauty in West Sussex. This stunning
school is set against the idyllic backdrop of
a large lake and rolling countryside.
Featured facilities
Beautiful main hall and Well-equipped sports
performance spaces and leisure facilities
Swimming pool and large gymnasium
ACCOMMODATION GETTING THERE
Students will stay in double London Heathrow (LHR): 1 hour
or quadruple rooms. London Gatwick (LGW): 30 minutes
London Stansted (STN): 2 hours
Explore the college at
www.ardingly.com
20 21BR A DFI E L D COL L E GE
Bradfield College dates from the 19th century
and occupies its own village in the Berkshire
countryside – including a beautiful Anglican
church where Kate Middleton, the Duchess of
Cambridge, was baptised.
Featured facilities
Purpose-built theatre and Beautiful outdoor
performance space Greek amphitheatre
A stunning Anglican Recently built
church on campus music school
Sports facilities include a swimming
pool and astro-turf pitches
ACCOMMODATION GETTING THERE
Students stay in single-sex boarding London Heathrow (LHR): 90 minutes
houses that are close to the London Gatwick (LGW): 2 hours
classrooms and dining hall. London Stansted (STN): 3 hours
Explore the college at
www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk
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Founded in 1923, Benenden School
has been one of the leading boarding
schools in Britain for the last 90 years.
The school occupies an impressive
Victorian mansion situated in 240
acres of beautiful parkland in the
heart of Kent – the county
commonly known as
“the garden of England”.
Featured facilities
Sports centre and
Indoor swimming pool
outdoor sports areas
Design and 300-seat theatre and drama
Technology centre teaching complex
ACCOMMODATION GETTING THERE
Students stay in a mixture of single London Heathrow (LHR): 90 minutes
and multi-bedded rooms, with London Gatwick (LGW): 70 minutes
shared bathroom facilities. London Stansted (STN): 2 hours
Explore the school at
www.benenden.kent.sch.uk
24 25S TUD E N T WELFA R E OXFORD INTERNATIONAL
The welfare and safety of your
PROGR AM M E S
students is our number one priority. Once the contest is over, we offer a range
of outstanding educational trips throughout
We want our students to have a great educational
experience with us at the British English Olympics, Europe and the UK.
both academically and culturally. Although it is an
intensive, challenging competition, we aim to give The British English Olympics is just one of a variety of educational
students a fun and memorable time here, whilst programmes that we organise for young people throughout the
giving parents the peace of mind that they are year. Many students and schools continue their journey with Oxford
happy and well looked after. International on one of our other programmes:
During the competition, the safety, security and wellbeing of all students is extremely important to us.
From the careful selection of our partner campuses and recruitment of our staff, to the academic and cultural STUDY TRIPS
programme design and delivery, we take a number of measures to ensure that welfare is safeguarded:
BEO MASTERS STUDY TRIPS BUCKSMORE EDUCATION
Are you interested in the business world Over 1000 BEO students enjoy a fun, Bucksmore runs high quality, fun
and how you can be part of it when you educational trip at the end of their and educational English language
leave school? The BEO Masters is a mini- BEO course. Join them to explore new summer schools for 11- to 17-year-
MBA/entrepreneurship competition for European cities, visit iconic sights and olds, based in a variety of prestigious
Our experienced staff are on site and available 24 hours a day. It is their Each campus has its own dedicated Welfare students aged 16-18 years old. Students experience new cultures. Our programmes locations – including Oxford and
role to ensure that students settle in, make friends and use English Officer and Student Advice Bureau, which join us in teams of 5+ to compete in this are designed to stimulate young minds and Cambridge colleges.
residential two-week programme. can be adjusted to suit your group’s needs.
throughout their stay in the UK. They also accompany and look after students can visit at any time if they have a Where:
students on visits and meet them at the airport when they arrive. problem or need support or information. Where: Where: Oxford and Cambridge
Boarding Schools in London Popular tours include: Paris and Disney;
When:
Brussels and Amsterdam; Scotland;
When: July and August
Italy; Berlin and Madrid
Spring and Summer (two-week
Programme includes:
programmes) When:
• Between 15-25 hours a week
At the end of the BEO programme,
Programme includes: of specialised tuition
but tours can be arranged year-round
We have at least one staff member trained in Upon arrival, students will have a compulsory • Morning business lectures
• Classes taught in small
• Afternoons: Product development Programme includes:
First Aid at each centre, as well as a doctor on induction, during which they will receive information tutorial groups
sessions, including writing a business • Transport, accommodation and meals
call. Parents should notify us of any medical about emergency procedures and the code of • Full afternoon and evening
plan and preparation for a final pitch • A full visits programme (museums,
conditions in advance of arrival. conduct expected of them while they are here. technical visits, attractions) social/visits programme
• Evenings: inspiring talks
by entrepreneurs • Subject-specific programmes if required • Trinity spoken English exam included
• Visits to businesses (e.g. art, history, business, languages)
• 24/7 assistance • Courses include Young Leaders
• 5 full-day visits to attractions
and World University Preparation
and locations
We follow British Council and English UK We are also founder members of Young Learners English UK Find out more at Find out more at Find out more at
guidelines very carefully. – a special interest group run by English UK, committed to www.beomastersprogramme.co.uk www.oxfordinternational.com/ www.bucksmore.com
educational-tours/
maintaining high standards for junior courses with a strong focus
on student welfare. You can find out more at www.yleuk.com.
26 27C ONTAC T U S Get in touch with us today to find out more To find out more about the British English Olympics, or to apply, please contact your local Oxford International representative; alternatively, you can contact us directly at the details below. Our staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you have and help you with the process of applying and organising the trip. We look forward to seeing you in the Spring! Telephone: +44 (0)20 8293 1188 Email: beo@oxfordinternational.com Web: www.beoprogrammes.co.uk Oxford International Education Group 259 Greenwich High Road London, SE10 8NB, UK 28 29
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