ONLY FOR TEACHERS-IN-CHARGE
Primaly English
Olympiad 2026
The Ultimate English Challenge
for Young Learners!
Category
7-9 Years Old
10-12 Years Old
Super Strikers participants are eligible for PAJSK mark
Timeline
3 & 10 April 2026
Last Date To Register
Registration Deadlines
School Registration: 3 April 2026, 11:59 PM
Individual Registration: 10 April 2026, 11:59 PM
Registration may close earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
3 & 10 April 2026
17-19 April 2026
Rookie Mission
Online Preliminary Round
17-19 April 2026
13 June 2026
Power Up Challenge
Semi-Final Round: Face-to-face competition in the Klang Valley
13 June 2026
13 June 2026
Final Showdown
Grand Finale Round: Face-to-face competition in the Klang Valley
13 June 2026
Rookie Mission Format
(Online Preliminary Round)
Each category has a total of 50 questions, divided into four parts;
Mini Heroes Question Format:
Sample question:
_______________
Listen carefully to the audio. Then, type the word you hear in the space provided. Make sure to check your spelling before submitting your answer.
Sample question:
On a cold winter night, smoke rose from the ____, curling up into the night sky with the scent of burning wood.
A. attic
B. chimney
C. vent
D. fireplace
Sample question:
____ I study the stars, ____ fascinated I become with the universe.
A. Most, most
B. The most, the most
C. More, more
D. The more, the more
Sample question:
Tina’s grandparents visit her fortnightly and she always looks forward to their time together. What does ‘fortnightly’ mean?
A. Happening every two weeks
B. Happening every night
C. Happening once a month
D. Happening once a year
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the number of questions in each section;
Super Strikers Question Format:
Sample question:
_______________
Listen carefully to the audio. Then, type the word you hear in the space provided. Make sure to check your spelling before submitting your answer.
Sample question:
When hyenas are about to attack, they will make ____ sounds. Do not mistake them for wolves just because they sound similar!
A. neighing
B. howling
C. screaming
D. cackling
Sample question:
The detective’s trained eyes closely examined the crime scene of a brutal terrorist attack. He knew something was not right. The phrase ‘closely examined’ also means…
A. peered
B. judged
C. glanced
D. investigated
Sample question:
Whatever hard he tried, he could not solve the problem at all, even after he asked the teacher for extra explanation.
Which word is incorrect?
A. Whatever
B. could not
C. after
D. asked
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the number of questions in each section;
All questions are in multiple-choice format (MCQ), except for the Spell-Off, which is in a listening-based format.
It is recommended to use headphones or earphones for the listening-based format in the Spell-Off section to ensure clear audio and better concentration.
ONLY FOR TEACHERS-IN-CHARGE
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Do more practice with our exercise books Training Arena
TRAINING ARENA
• 40 pages • 3 practice sets • Answer scheme
Built to sharpen English skills for the Primaly English Olympiad.
Endorsement by Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM)
Maklum Balas Permohonan Penganjuran Dan Pelibatan Murid Dalam Program Primaly English Olympiad 2026
FAQ
T&C
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
General Information
Yes, participants are still eligible for PAJSK marks as long as they complete the competition (i.e. by attending the competition and submit their answers), even if they do not advance to the next round.
Aside from revising, they must ensure stable connectivity and a functioning device.
Participants who register under School Participation represent their school, with a teacher-in-charge overseeing and managing their participation. All official communication will be via the teacher-in-charge. Their school also stands a chance to win the “School with Highest Participation” award.
Meanwhile, Individual Participation is for individuals who register independently and do not represent any school. Official communication with the organiser is via their registered email
Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Competition Details
No certificates and marks will be awarded to the participant.
The top 50 scorers in each category.
Participants ranked 51 and onwards will be contacted to take their place.
Yes. Participants will be given the link to past year questions in the handbook. They also have the option to do more exercise by purchasing the Olympiad Exercise Books i.e. Mini Heroes’ Training Arena and/or Super Strikers’ Training Arena.
Technical & Platform-Related
Participants may use a personal computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with a working camera, microphone and speaker for the spelling questions.
The organiser reserves the right to deny entry and disqualify the participant from the competition.
If the issue is caused by the organiser’s platform or system, discretionary extra time will be provided. However, if the issue is due to the participant’s own device, internet connection, or other personal technical difficulties, no extra time will be given. Participants are advised to ensure a stable internet connection and a well-functioning device before the competition.
Communication
Upon completing their registration, participants will need to click the link to our official Telegram channel where we will broadcast all updates and announcements.
However, official information such as Rookie Mission slot and results will be communicated via email for Individual Participant and through the teacher-in-charge for School Participant.
Participants who advance to the next level will be notified via text messaging and/or email.