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2026 Cambridge's Standard English Reading Challenge
IMPORTANT TIMELINE:
Registration Deadline：08-04-2026
Announcement Date：17-04-2026
Registration Fee
Free
Nature of the Competition
Global Call
Age Categories
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Primary School Group （P1-P3）
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Primary Group （P4-P6）
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Lower Secondary Group （S1-S3）
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Senior Secondary Group （S4-S6）
Submission Format
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Candidates, parents and teachers, this online examination will be conducted through a designated app. Parents or teachers will be required to assist in the operation according to the guidelines. Candidates will complete and submit the questions in the app and must strictly abide by the rules of the examination to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.
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The examination link will be sent during the examination period. The login information should be consistent with the information filled in during registration. The initial password will be sent via WhatsApp or email.
Awards
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Champion — 90 points or above
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Runner-up — 80 points or above
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Third Place — 70 points or above
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Excellence Award — Remaining scorers
Competition Awards for Mentors and Groups
⭐ Excellence Mentor Award
⭐ Outstanding Group Award
Competition Content
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This online examination event is about to start. Please log in to the designated examination platform before the notified time and confirm that your personal information is correct. The examination link will be sent during the examination period. The login information should be consistent with the information you filled in during the registration. The initial password will be sent via WhatsApp or email.
Competition Rules
1、Originality: All entries must be completed independently by the participant. No submissions of others' works are allowed. Participants may use their own previous competition works.
2、Content Restrictions: All entries must not contain obscene, violent, sexual, defamatory, inappropriate, or controversial content. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification without prior notice.
3、Personal Data Use: Personal information provided by participants will only be used for competition contact purposes and to distribute competition notifications.
4、Accuracy of Information: Participants must ensure that their personal information is accurate. The organizers will not be responsible for any errors.
5、Acceptance of Terms: By submitting their entries, participants agree to all competition terms and conditions. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant believed to have violated any competition rules, and there will be no appeals process.
Scoring Criteria
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Knowledge Accuracy and Logical Coherence: Accurately use core English reading knowledge (textual analysis, rhetorical device identification, logical structure parsing) for this online competition. Ensure strict logic in every step—from text comprehension and key information extraction to inference drawing and conclusion summarizing—with no interpretive errors or logical gaps. For critical analysis questions, grasp key concepts like thematic deduction and contextual implication, and follow systematic literary and linguistic thinking.
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Method Application and Skill Demonstration: Use reading-specific strategies (e.g., skimming for main ideas, scanning for details, close reading for deep analysis) in this online exam setting. Analyze textual data with logical reasoning tools and integrate interdisciplinary thinking (literature, history, culture) for complex passages. Show solid English literacy by applying reading skills accurately and interpreting texts efficiently, matching the difficulty levels of the challenge’s progressive rounds (preliminary, semi-final, final).
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Follow the challenge’s standards for online submission: present analysis and answers with precise academic terms and standardized English expression. Keep language concise, professional, and easy to understand. For objective questions, select answers clearly; for subjective analysis questions, structure responses with text evidence, reasoning process, and conclusions, and label each point’s basis to facilitate online grading.
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In-depth Understanding and Expansion Innovation: Go beyond basic text interpretation to explore the cultural connotations and linguistic characteristics behind reading materials in this online tournament. Link reading concepts to real-world scenarios (e.g., applying critical reading skills to news media literacy) and propose innovative ideas like integrating authentic English texts into youth reading education to showcase flexible knowledge application.
Group Registration Form
For groups of 4 or more members, please click the link below to access the group registration form. After filling it out, send it to us via WhatsApp or email.
For subsequent group entries, the group leader should name the works according to the competition requirements and submit all entries of the participants at once via WhatsApp or email.Entry Name: Name of Contestant - Age Group.【EG:Chan Ka Ming - Primary Group】
*If there are more than two participants, they need to fill in different mailboxes, otherwise the score cannot be counted.