Syllabus & qualifying criteria:

In accordance with the NEP (2020), NCF (2023), and the guidelines of NCERT, CBSE, as well as National and various State Boards, any modifications or reductions in the syllabus for the convenience of schools and students will be reflected in the actual question papers.
GRADE-1
Jumbled Letters, Words :  Their Meanings and Opposites, Identify the Word From the Picture, Making a  Word, Word Power, Feminine and Masculine, One and Many, Word Pairs, Odd One Out, Animals : Their Babies, Sounds and Groups, Nouns,  Pronouns, Verbs, Conjunctions, Articles, Adverbs, Prepositions, Adjectives, Basic tenses, Punctuation, Comprehension (Prose and Poetry), Picture Composition, Spoken and Written Expression.
GRADE-2
Collocations, Synonyms, Antonyms, Identify the word from the Picture, Words Related to Animals, Phrases, Idioms, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Contractions, Word order, Punctuation, Simple tenses.
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like stories, short dialogues, etc. Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, invitations, etc.
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like thanking, greeting, asking for permission, introducing (oneself), etc.
GRADE-3
Word Power : Homophones, Collocations, Words related to animals, Household things, Clothes, Basic emotions, Food, Animals and Pets, etc., Synonyms and Antonyms, Gender, Number, Proverbs, Idioms, One Word, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Simple Tenses, Conjunctions and Punctuation, Basic Questions, Question tags, Jumbled words, etc. 
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like Stories, Anecdotes, etc., Understand information through pictures, Time-table format, etc., acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, Invitations, etc
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like apology, greeting, introduction, request, etc.
GRADE-4
Collocations, Gender, Singular-Plural, One word Substitution, Synonyms, Antonyms, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Contractions, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Tenses, Punctuations and Jumbled words, Basic Questions, Question Tags, Proverbs, Idioms, etc.
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like Stories, Anecdotes, etc., Understand information through pictures, Time-table format, etc., acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, Invitations, etc.
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like apology, greeting, introduction, request, etc.
GRADE-5
Spellings, Collocations, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Synonyms, Antonyms, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs and Phrasal Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Tenses, Active-Passive Voice and Reported Speech, etc.
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News headlines, Messages, Letters,  etc., Understand information given in News reports, Time-tables, Messages, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short texts like messages, menu card dialogues, etc.
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like Requests, Refusals, Apologies, etc.
GRADE-6
Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Conjunctions, Prepositions, Punctuation and Jumbled Words, Tenses, Voices, Narration, etc., Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms.
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News headlines, Brochures, Formal and Informal letters, Itinerary, etc., Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in Short narratives, Time-tables, News stories, Diary entry, Poster Making, Messages, etc.
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like agreement and disagreement,
GRADE-7
Collocations and Words related to Travel, Locations, Activities, Homonyms and Homophones, etc., Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies and Spellings, One word, Phrasal verbs and Idioms, Modals, Word order, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Tenses, Voices and Narration, etc. 
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News stories, Brochures, Formal and informal letters and advertisements. Understand information given in News reports, Brochures, Itinerary, etc., acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in short narratives, Biographies, Notices and Messages, etc.
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like requesting and refusing, Apologies and stating of preferences and expression of intent, etc.
GRADE-8
Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Collocations, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms or Proverbs, Homonyms and Homophones, One word, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Prepositional Phrases, Participle Phrases, Conjunctions, Determiners, Jumbled Words and Punctuations, Tenses, Voices and Narrations, Question Tags, etc. Words related to leisure, Household items/issues, Social causes, Outdoor locations and activities, etc.
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like News reports, Blurb, Dictionaries, etc., Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others. Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like Editorials, Essays, etc.
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like Requesting, Giving information, Expressing surprise, Pronunciation, etc
GRADE-9
Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, One word, Word order, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuations, Jumbled words, Voices, Concord, Question forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Reported speech. Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to social cause, Travel, Workplace, etc.
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like Flyers, Classifieds, Dictionaries, etc., Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others. Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like editorials, Essays, etc
Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like Giving advice, Stating preferences, Discussing probability, Making an offer, etc.
GRADE-10
Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, One Word, Word order, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuations, Voices, Narration, Concord, Question forms, Tenses, Conditionals, Modals, Collocations, Phrasal verbs, Idioms, Homonyms and homophones, Words related to weather, Countries, Language and people, Global problems, etc.
Search for and retrieve information from various text types like Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, etc., Understand information presented in instruction manual format, Message format and others, Acquire broad understanding of and look for specific information in longer texts like editorials, essays, etc.,
Make inferences from advanced texts. Ability to understand situation-based variations in functions like Giving/Accepting compliments, Agreeing, Disagreeing, Requesting, Seeking information, Pronunciation, etc.
From Level-1 to Level-2:- All those who obtains 50% of the total marks.
Sample & Previous year papers Link

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

The winners of Hope International Scholar’s Olympiad, taking place during the current academic year, will receive the following awards and recognitions.
The Hope Foundation & its subsidiaries have allocated over 1.6 crore towards awards, recognition, facilitation, media coverage, and the promotion of students, teachers, principals, and schools with the help of their Sponsors.
SCHOLAR’S ROUND

* If two or more students attain the same national rank after applying our tie-breaking criteria, the cash award for the respective category will be distributed as follows:
For up to 10 students getting the same rank, award amount will be distributed equally. In addition, each winner will be awarded a medal (in the applicable category) and a Certificate of outstanding performance.
In case 11 or more students get the same rank, in lieu of cash award, each winner will be awardedscholarship of gifts worth Rs.1,000/- each + a medal ( in the applicable category) and a Certificate of outstanding performance.
Each winner will receive only one award per exam, with entitlement to the highest-level award they qualify for. For example, the top three national rank holders will receive awards based on their national ranks, while their zonal-level awards will be passed on to the next eligible rank holder. Similarly, if a zonal award winner also qualifies for a class topper award, the class topper award will be granted to the next eligible rank holder.

*The cash prize at the zonal level will be subject to sponsorship availability.
For up to 5 students getting the same rank, award amount will be distributed equally. In addition, each winner will be awarded a medal (in the applicable category) and a Certificate of zonal excellence
In case 6 or more students get the same rank, in lieu of cash award, each winner will be awardedscholarship of gifts worth Rs.500/- each + a medal ( in the applicable category) and a Certificate of Certificate of zonal excellence.
Each winner will receive only one award per exam, with entitlement to the highest-level award they qualify for. For example, the top three national rank holders will receive awards based on their national ranks, while their zonal-level awards will be passed on to the next eligible rank holder. Similarly, if a zonal award winner also qualifies for a class topper award, the class topper award will be granted to the next eligible rank holder.
DISTRICT LEVEL
Although district ranks are not officially designated, every district topper will be honored with a cash prize*, a Medal of Distinction**, and a Certificate of Excellence.
*The cash prize at the zonal level will be subject to sponsorship availability.
**To receive a medal, a candidate must score at least 80% in the scholar’s round.

*To receive a medal, a candidate must score at least 80% in the scholar’s round.
Note:-All candidates participating in the Scholar’s Round will receive a Certificate of Merit.
Teacher’s Award/Recognition

Principal’s Award/Recognition

SCREENING ROUND

1. Every participant in this round will receive a Certificate of Participation along with a performance report irrespective of the qualification to the scholar’s round.