All students from class 1 - 12 are invited to participate in SiL-English Subject Contest.

The SiL-English Subject Contest will be held in all participating institutions all over the country at the same time.

We encourage participation of maximum number of students from public & private schools.

Schools should not refuse any student to participate in the Contest who is willing to pay the fee.

Registration includes a fee of Rs. 1100 per student which covers the costs of organizing the Contest. There is no registration fee for institution.

All schools and colleges in Pakistan are welcome to host SiL by registering their students in the Contest. 

Contest will be held in your own institution under the supervision of Principal.

The competition has a form of a multiple choice test. You may see past questions in the download section of this site.

At each level of participation the first prize is awarded at the country level to the students who earn the largest sum of points at their level. Likewise the first prize at district and school levels are also awarded. In addition several other prizes are awarded at each level of participation. 

All participating students receive a certificate.

Students compete in six grade categories.

KEY BENEFITS

Student

• International Testing Experience – Gain exposure to a professional assessment setting.
• Holistic Subject Skill Assessment – Evaluates key areas, e.g. in English: reading, grammar, and vocabulary.
• Personalised Performance Feedback – Identify areas for improvement and track progress over time.
• Preparation for Future Exams – Develop skills necessary for success in school and in standardised tests.
• Recognition of Academic Excellence – Stand out with a strong test performance.
• Encourages a Growth Mindset – Learn to embrace challenges and develop subject skills strategically.

Educators & Parents

• Clear Performance Insights – Gain a detailed understanding of students’ subject proficiency.
• Aligned with the British National Curriculum – Ensures students are tested and graded on internationally recognized standards.
• Early Identification of Strengths & Weaknesses – Helps educators and
  parents tailor support for students’ learning needs.
• Data-Driven Academic Planning – Provides valuable performance data, this helps educators and parents identify the student’s strengths and areas for development and informs teaching strategies and ensures support for student’s learning needs.
• Goal setting – Encourages and motivates students to prepare and showcase their subject knowledge in the test.

 Schools

• Enhances Academic Reputation – Demonstrates commitment to high-quality education and student excellence.
• Provides Measurable Learning Outcomes – Offers valuable data on student achievement and progress that is comparative with UK native speakers of a similar age.
• Supports Curriculum Development – Helps refine subject teaching strategies based on test results.
• Strengthens School-Parent Collaboration – Provides clear reports that facilitate constructive discussions with parents.
• Facilitates International Benchmarking – Enables schools to compare performance against national and global standards.