Past papers
Each paper is complete: every part and the instructions pupils saw. The key gives the structure of the paper, the examination each part is based on, the answers, and the guide for marking the piece of writing where there is one.
| Year | Grade and level | Paper | Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grade 4, A1 Movers | Paper (PDF) | Answer key (PDF) |
| 2025 | Grade 11, B2 First / IELTS | Paper (PDF) | Answer key (PDF) |
| 2024 | Grade 8, A2+ / B1 Preliminary for Schools | Paper (PDF) | Answer key (PDF) |
Past papers are for teaching. Do not use them for practice in the week of the olympiad; the paper is meant to show what a pupil can do without rehearsal.
Documents
- Regulations of the Olympiad (PDF)Grades and papers, entry, conduct of the sitting, marking, awards, irregularities, data. The edition in force from 2024.
- Teacher’s Instructions (PDF)What to do before, during and after the sitting, with the instructions read aloud to pupils word for word.
- Marking Scheme, summary for schools (PDF)Points by grade, how answers are marked, the guide for the piece of writing, diploma thresholds, standardisation.
- Analysis of Results, sample (PDF)What a school receives after marking: points by part and by pupil, the marker’s notes, a suggested focus for the year.