2025–2027 Competition Cycle

WELO operates through a defined multi-phase framework designed to ensure governance integrity, academic alignment, national readiness, and controlled international rollout.

Each phase establishes structural conditions that must be completed before progression to the next stage.


Phase 1 — Governance & Assessment Foundation

March – December 2025

This phase established the institutional and academic architecture of WELO.

• Appointment of the official assessment benchmark
• Approval of the assessment framework
• Election of National Representatives
• Formation of National Committees
• Governance framework finalised


Phase 2 — Platform & Transparency Integration

January – Early March 2026

This phase formalised public visibility and structural validation.

• Activation of WELO.org
• Publication of governance documentation
• Alignment and approval of National Profiles
• Brand clearance and ratification


Phase 3 — School Enrolment & System Preparation

March – August 2026

This phase transitions governance into structured participation.

• School enrolment opens
• Teacher briefings conducted
• Technical system testing
• National readiness certification

Only certified jurisdictions proceed to qualification delivery.


Phase 4 — Training & National Qualifiers

August – December 2026

This phase delivers national academic evaluation.

• School training completed
• National Qualifiers administered
• Central moderation applied
• National rankings confirmed
• Finalists nominated


Phase 5 — WELO Global Finals

April 2027 | United Kingdom

The final phase concludes the cycle through international competition.

• Delegations confirmed
• Eligibility verification completed
• Safeguarding compliance validated
• Finals delivered
• Rankings published
• Final report issued


Governance Control Framework

Across all phases, WELO applies:

• Defined milestones and deadlines
• Certification gates
• Central moderation mechanisms
• Oversight under the WELO Charter

Progression between phases is conditional upon completion of defined criteria.