FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In which languages is the competition offered?
- The Hi-Lingua Language Competition is available in 4 languages: English, French, Spanish and German. Students may choose one or more languages to participate in.

Is there any requirement for participation in the Hi-Lingua Language Competition?
- This language competition is open to all students in grades 3 to 11. There are no specific requirements for participation in this competition.

What is the format of the Semi-Final Round exams?
- Each language exam in the Semi-Final Round consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 60 minutes. Questions are designed according to grade levels, with varying levels of difficulty.

What is the format of the Final Round?
- The Final Round is conducted as an interview. Students are evaluated based on fluency & pronunciation, grammar & accuracy, vocabulary & expression and comprehension & communication skills. Each criterion is scored out of 25 points, for a total of 100 points.

What are the requirements for advancing to the Final Round? How many students will be selected to participate in the Final Round Exams?
- The top 10 students in each grade group and language category will qualify for the Final Round based on the results of the Semi-Final Round Exams. The total of 30 students in each language category will be eligible to participate in the Final Round.

Is there a study resource available for the Hi-Lingua Language Competition?
- Students can prepare for the Hi-Lingua Language Competition using various resources such as official past papers, grammar and vocabulary books, reading comprehension and writing guides, language workbooks, and reference books like dictionaries and thesauruses. In addition, practice tests and mock exams are highly recommended to familiarize participants with the exam format and improve time management.

Will the exams in all 4 languages be held at the same time? Is it possible to take the exam in more than 1 language?
- A student may compete in more than one language. Semi-Final Round exams will be open for 9 hours on the specified dates (from 09:00 to 18:00 local time in each country) and students can take their chosen language exams at any time during this period.

How will students be informed about exam details and updates?
- All important information, including exam start and end times, technical instructions and updates, will be communicated via email by the Hi-Lingua team. Participants must regularly check their registered email accounts. In addition, official announcements will be posted on the competition website and shared through the organization’s social media accounts.

Can I retake the exam if I miss the exam due to an emergency or can I get my exam fee refunded?
- Students who are unable to take the exam for any reason will not be offered an alternative or make-up exam. Those who miss or fail to take the exam will lose their right to participate. There will be no refund for the missed exam.

How will participants be monitored during the exam?
- Participants will be monitored through the built-in camera feature of the exam application. It is mandatory to use a device with an active camera, and the camera must remain on throughout the entire exam. Participants without a functioning camera will not be eligible to receive a degree or award, even if they achieve the highest score. Both the exam and the camera connection can be accessed on the same device.

Are there any technical requirements for the exam?
- Students must use a device (laptop, desktop, or tablet) with a stable internet connection and an active camera. If the device does not have a built-in camera, an external camera must be connected.

What if the internet connection is lost during the exam? Is it possible to reconnect? Will this result in a cancellation of the exam?
- If your internet connection is lost during the exam, you can reconnect and continue the exam from where you left off. Your exam will reopen with all of your answers saved. Your exam will not be cancelled. If you cannot reconnect within the exam period, your exam will be evaluated according to the questions you answered. There is no option to retake the exam once it has been completed.