SOF IEO — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for SOF International English Olympiad, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (16)
SOF has confirmed three date options for IEO Level 1 exams: September 30, October 27, and November 17, 2026. Schools may choose one date to conduct the exam, with separate question papers for each date.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
SOF has dispatched registration forms to schools for the upcoming academic year. Schools must submit registrations at least 30 days before their chosen exam date, with fees of INR 170 per student per Olympiad.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
For the 2026-27 cycle, students from Classes 3-12 qualify for Level 2 if they are in the class-wise top 5%, top 25 zone-wise rank holders, or class toppers with at least 10 students and 50% marks.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Level 2 exams for IEO, ISO, and IMO will be held tentatively on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027 for Classes 3-12. Official dates will be announced by December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
Schools can choose one of three dates for conducting IEO Level 1: September 30, October 27, or November 17, 2026. Registration must be completed 30 days before the chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
SOF has made available sample question papers for the 2026-27 IEO exam to help students familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and assess their preparation level.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
SOF has dispatched Olympiad registration forms to schools across India. Schools that have not received forms can write to info@sofworld.org. Registration must be completed at least 30 days before the chosen exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jul 2026
SOF IEO 2026-27 Sample Papers Now Available
15 Jun 2026SOF has released official sample papers for IEO 2026-27 exam in PDF format on their website. Students can use these papers to familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and assess their preparation level.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jul 2026
SOF released the Level 1 results for the previous cycle, with answer keys published in October-December 2025 for Sets A, B, and C respectively. Level 2 results were declared on March 19, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
SOF IEO 2026-27 Level 1 Exam Dates Released
10 Jun 2026Science Olympiad Foundation has officially announced three dates for IEO Level 1: 30th September 2026 (Set A), 27th October 2026 (Set B), and 17th November 2026 (Set C). Schools may select one date based on their convenience.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jul 2026
SOF Level 2 Results 2025-26 Declared
7 Jun 2026SOF released IEO Level 2 results for the 2025-26 academic session in March 2026. Students can check scores at results.sofworld.org using their name, email, and mobile number.
Read full notice →Archived 24 Jul 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation released the Level 2 results for IEO on March 19, 2026. Students can check their scores and ranks at sofworld.org using their registration details.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Aug 2026
Science Olympiad Foundation has opened online registration for IEO Level 1 exams scheduled for the upcoming academic session. Schools can enroll students across Classes 1-12 through the official portal with revised participation fees.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The foundation has published updated sample papers and syllabus guidelines for all class levels to help students prepare for the upcoming Level 1 examination cycle. Materials emphasize grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary sections.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
SOF has released the Level 2 results for the previous academic year's International English Olympiad. Students who qualified from Level 1 can now check their ranks and medal eligibility on the official website.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Award ceremonies for Class toppers, International rank holders, and Zonal rank achievers from the concluded academic year have commenced. Schools are coordinating with regional SOF offices for medal and certificate collection.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (33)
Awards dispatch to schools
Wed, 26 May, 2027Medals, certificates, and prizes sent to registered schools
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 2 results declaration
Sat, 1 May, 2027Final results with international rankings published
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 2 Results announcement (expected)
Thu, 1 Apr, 2027March 2027 - Based on previous year patterns
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅IEO Level 2 examination
Sat, 27 Mar, 2027Level 2 exam for students who qualified from Level 1
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏅Level 2 Exam (Classes 3-12, tentative)
Tue, 2 Mar, 2027Tentatively scheduled for 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027; exact date to be announced by December 2026
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅IEO Level 2 Exam (tentative)
Fri, 19 Feb, 2027Tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday of February 2027 for Classes 3-12
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏅IEO Level 2 Exam (Classes 3-12)
Fri, 12 Feb, 2027Expected in February 2027 (tentatively 2nd or 3rd Sunday)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Level 1 results announcement
Fri, 5 Feb, 2027SOF publishes Level 1 scores and Level 2 qualification list
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 1 Results announcement (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027January 2027 - Results typically announced 6-8 weeks after last exam
Archived 24 Jul 2026
IEO Level 1 Result announcement
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Expected in January 2027 on sofworld.org
Archived 23 Aug 2026
IEO Level 1 Results & Cut-off announcement
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Expected in early January 2027, qualifying students advance to Level 2
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 examination (Set B)
Sat, 19 Dec, 2026Alternate date for schools choosing second exam window
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Level 2 exam date announcement
Wed, 16 Dec, 2026SOF to announce exact Level 2 dates by December 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 examination (Set A)
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026First scheduled date for Level 1 exam conducted in schools
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer Key release for Set B & C
Thu, 26 Nov, 2026Expected in November-December 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 - Date Three (Set C)
Tue, 17 Nov, 202617th November 2026 - Third date option for schools
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 Exam - Set C (Date 3)
Tue, 17 Nov, 2026November 17, 2026 - Third date option for schools
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 Exam - Date 3 (Set C)
Tue, 17 Nov, 2026November 17, 2026 - Third and final exam date option
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Answer key release (Set A expected)
Sat, 31 Oct, 2026SOF typically releases answer keys a few weeks after each exam set
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 - Date Two (Set B)
Tue, 27 Oct, 202627th October 2026 - Second date option for schools
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 Exam - Set B (Date 2)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026October 27, 2026 - Second date option for schools
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 Exam - Date 2 (Set B)
Tue, 27 Oct, 2026October 27, 2026 - Second exam date option for schools
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Answer Key release for Set A
Wed, 14 Oct, 2026Expected in October 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (Set 2 schools)
Tue, 13 Oct, 2026Extended registration for remaining schools enrolling students
Archived 5 Jul 2026
IEO Answer Key Release (Set A expected)
Wed, 7 Oct, 2026Typically released in early October for Set A
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 - Date One (Set A)
Wed, 30 Sept, 202630th September 2026 - First date option for schools
Archived 24 Jul 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 Exam - Set A (Date 1)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026September 30, 2026 - First date option for schools
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏅IEO Level 1 Exam - Date 1 (Set A)
Wed, 30 Sept, 2026September 30, 2026 - First exam date option for schools
Archived 13 Aug 2026
School registration deadline for Set A
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Schools must register students at least 30 days before the exam date
Archived 24 Jul 2026
Last date for school registration (Set A)
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Schools choosing September 30 exam date must complete registration
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Registration deadline for IEO Set A (schools)
Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Schools must submit registrations 30 days before September 30 exam date
Archived 13 Aug 2026
School registration deadline (Set 1 schools)
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Early-bird registration window closes for first set of participating schools
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Registration window opens (schools)
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Schools receive registration forms from SOF; registrations accepted until 30 days before chosen exam date
Archived 23 Aug 2026
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