The WELO National Qualifiers follow a defined national schedule aligned with the WELO Strategic Roadmap.

While exact timelines may vary by country, the qualification cycle operates within the following framework:


School Registration Period

March – August 2026

• Schools register through their National Committee
• School Coordinators are appointed
• Participation framework confirmed


Student Registration Period

September – October 2026

• Students enrol through their school
• Participation lists are finalised
• Preparation guidance distributed


WELO National Qualifier Window

October – December 2026

• Students complete the WELO TOEFL® test
• Assessments conducted under standardised conditions
• Results compiled and verified


National Ranking Confirmation

December 2026

• Rankings validated
• Finalists identified
• National delegation preparation begins


WELO Finals

April 2027 | United Kingdom

• National Teams participate in the WELO Finals
• Official rankings and awards announced


Important Note

Country-specific dates are coordinated by National Committees and may vary within the approved qualification window.

All activities operate under WELO governance standards and LearnRight® integrity oversight.