Student Guide

Your WELO Journey

This guide explains how students participate in the World English Language Olympics — from registration to potential qualification for the WELO Finals.

Step 1 — Register Through Your School

Participation begins at your school.

• Your school must be a WELO Member School
• A School Coordinator manages student registration
• You confirm your participation
• Parent/guardian consent may be required

No prior competition experience is required.

Step 2 — Prepare for the WELO TOEFL® Test

The National Qualifier is delivered through the official WELO TOEFL® test.

You may receive:

• Preparation guidance from your school
• Practice materials (if provided locally)
• Information about test format and structure

Preparation focuses on academic English skills and structured thinking.

Step 3 — Take the National Qualifier

During the official National Qualifier Window:

• You sit the WELO TOEFL® test
• The test is conducted under supervised conditions
• All students complete the same standardised assessment

Your results determine your national ranking.

Step 4 — Receive Your Results

After the assessment:

• You receive an official WELO TOEFL® Score Report
• You receive a WELO Digital Certificate of Participation
• Your national ranking placement is confirmed

All students receive formal recognition for participation.

Step 5 — Qualification to the WELO Finals

If you are among the top-ranked students in your country:

• You may be selected for your National Team
• You begin preparation for the WELO Finals
• You represent your country internationally

Finalists compete at the WELO Finals in the United Kingdom.

What Makes WELO Different?

• Advancement is based on verified performance
• Rankings are transparent and standardised
• Participation is nationally governed
• The framework is internationally coordinated

WELO is designed to provide a fair, structured academic competition environment.