Since its first season in 2013, English Champion has entered its 7th season with ever-increasing scale and quality. With the theme “iGen – We are the definers,” English Champion 2019 specifically targets young people of the iGen generation (those born from 1995 onwards) – a generation that is rapidly establishing itself in the world.
The organizers of the English Champion 2019 competition at the press conference announcing the program.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the competition, Mr. Nguyen Trung Hieu, Academic Director of IvyPrep Education – the organizer of English Champion – said:“When it comes to the iGen generation, we can clearly see changes in their thinking, problem-solving approaches, and ability to grasp and master technology compared to previous generations. The academic playground created by English Champion is a place where they can hone their skills, be ready to accept challenges, and further cultivate the capabilities of the iGen generation. The competition will spread the message of the younger generation: We are the iGen generation, and we are ready to step out into the world.”
English Champion 2018 Final Round
While maintaining the same nationwide scale and format as previous seasons, English Champion 2019 will have adjustments in the content and format of the questions.
Mr. Truong Minh Chau, Director of Training at iSMART Education and Head of the Competition's Professional Committee, stated: “This year's exam will expand to include knowledge in various fields such as Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), social studies… and skills such as critical thinking in English and presentation skills in English. Notably, for the first time, English Champion will incorporate situational questions, requiring contestants to apply their thinking and observation skills through animation and virtual lab questions. In the final round, contestants will participate in project development under the guidance of international experts. English Champion is a multidisciplinary knowledge and skills competition, aiming to promote the use of English as a second language. This is also what sets English Champion apart from many other competitions.”
Round 1 is called Digital Natives The (Digital Resident) English Champion competition is scheduled to take place on February 16-17, 2019. Participants will take an online test at home for 45-60 minutes, depending on their age, to assess their listening, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Despite the online format, the English Champion exam is consistently rated as very difficult by participants, with short answer times for each question and a broad range of knowledge covering many fields. Therefore, without applying existing knowledge and skills, participants will likely not have enough time to look up information or use reference materials. The top 400 participants from each grade level with the highest scores in Round 1, divided by region, will be selected to participate in Round 2, which will be held in a centralized testing format at designated testing locations.
Round 2 is called... Super Connectors (Super Connect), scheduled for March 9-10, 2019, will feature a % ratio of situational questions and a significantly increased difficulty level. This means that in addition to knowledge, contestants will need: synthesis skills, problem-solving skills, reasoning, along with competitive spirit and time management abilities. This year, English Champion will charge a fee of 150,000 VND per contestant for Round 2 (including gifts and drinks). From 2019 onwards, the English Champion exam fee will be 300,000 VND; however, in the first year of implementation, the organizers will provide a 50% subsidy to all contestants participating in Round 2.
The top 50 most outstanding contestants from each grade level in each region will advance to Round 3 of the competition, which is called... Light Speeders (Light Challenge) – The knockout and presentation round is scheduled to be held on March 23-24, 2019. This is also considered a thrilling round requiring quick thinking. Only the most outstanding contestant from each grade level will become the regional champion and represent the region in the Final round.
This year's English Champion Finals are called We are Definers The competition is scheduled to take place from April 5-7, 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City. Contestants will participate in a shared house with engaging activities such as project training, outdoor excursions, and personal branding. Notably, two foreign experts will accompany the contestants to guide and train them on how to build, research, and implement their projects. This will also be the topic contestants will use to present/debate before the judging panel in the final round. All accommodation and travel expenses for the Final Round will be covered by the organizers.
The total prize value for participants in the English Champion 2019 competition amounts to 50 billion VND, including valuable scholarships at IvyPrep Education, gifts for each participant in Round 2, and many other prizes from domestic and international sponsors.
From December 18th to January 25th, 2019, parents and students can register for the competition using one of three methods: Register online at the portal. http://www.englishchampion.edu.vn/; Fill out the exam registration form provided by the Organizing Committee and submit it to the School Board upon notification; Register directly at IvyPrep Education's branches nationwide.
The English Champion 2018 winners
Ms. Tran Dieu Thuy, Director of Communications at iSMART Education and Head of the competition organizing committee, emphasized that the competition history will be fully displayed in the contest account. Therefore, each contestant can easily track their progress and growth through the competition seasons. The most important milestone that each contestant needs to overcome is not their ranking in the overall standings, but their own limits.
Over the years, English Champion has become a launching pad for talented champions who have gone on to shine in many fields, such as: Do Nhat Nam, Dao Khang Duy, Bui Linh Ngoc, Duong Minh Khoi, Nguyen Thai Ha, Bui Vu Gia Phuc, Nguyen Hoang Nam…
Author: Pham Phan - Date written: January 15, 2019
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