Spellathon Olympiad | International Phonics Olympiad

How the Spellathon Olympiad Works

The Spellathon Olympiad evaluates vocabulary, spelling accuracy, word recognition, and language application through age-appropriate assessments

Exam Duration

60 minutes for all classes

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Syllabus

Based on age-appropriate spelling concepts

Skill Development

Focuses on reading and pronunciation skills

School Level

All registered students compete within their school

Nursery (3-4 years) to Senior (5-6 years)

Interschool Level

Top scorers represent their schools at interschool level

Nursery (3-4 years) to Senior (5-6 years)

State Level

Top performers from interschool compete at the state level

Junior (4–6 years) to Senior (10–12 years)

National Level

Best performers from the state level compete nationally

Age: 3-4 Years Old Time: 9:00-11:30

Spellathon Syllabus

Build a strong English Olympiad foundation through six progressive levels of vocabulary and language skills.

Spellathon

Spelling competition that challenges students to showcase their vocabulary and spelling abilities

Spellathon Competition Details

Grade-appropriate spelling lists
Multiple rounds with increasing difficulty
Focus on phonetic patterns and spelling rules
Builds vocabulary and language confidence

Age Group: 3-4 years

Laying the First Step Towards Language Mastery

At International Phonics Olympiads (IPO), we help children take their first confident steps into the world of letters, sounds, and spelling through engaging picture-based and sound-focused learning activities. The Junior KG syllabus introduces early literacy concepts in a structured yet enjoyable manner, helping children build reading readiness without pressure. Builds alphabet confidence, listening-to-spelling connection, and early reading readiness.

Topics Covered in Nursery:

Section-A

Pick Out the Right Word, Building word recognition and spelling accuracy skills.

Choose the Correct Spelling.
Identify the Matching Word.
Picture to Word Matching.
Complete the Correct Word.
Sight Word Recognition.
Missing Letter Completion.
Choose the Correct Sound Word.
Word Identification Practice.

Section-B

Choose the Incorrect Word / Letter, Developing observation and error identification skills.

Identify the Incorrect Letter.
Find the Wrong Spelling.
Spot the Different Word.
Letter Confusion Identification.
Incorrect Sound Recognition.
Find the Odd Letter Pattern.
Wrong Alphabet Sequence.
Error Detection Practice.

Section-C

Jumbled Words, Strengthening vocabulary and sentence-building skills through rearrangement.

Rearrange Letters to Form Words.
Simple Jumbled Words.
Picture-Based Jumbled Words.
Unscramble Sight Words.
Arrange Alphabet Sequence.
Missing Letter Rearrangement.
Sound-Based Word Formation.
Vocabulary Building Activities.

Section-D

Odd One Out, Improving logical thinking and classification abilities.

Identify the Different Word.
Find the Different Letter.
Sound-Based Odd One Out.
Picture-Based Odd One Out.
Rhyming Word Identification.
Category-Based Selection.
Alphabet Pattern Recognition.
Vocabulary Comparison Activities.

Section-E

Initial Letter Identification / Picture Comprehension, Connecting pictures, sounds, and beginning letters for reading readiness.

Identify the Beginning Letter.
Match Picture with Initial Sound.
Choose the Correct Alphabet.
Sound and Picture Association.
Letter Recognition Activities.
Picture Comprehension Practice.
Object Identification through Sounds.
Beginning Sound Matching.

Important Note About the Olympiad Syllabus

The above topics are carefully curated as per the child's grade level, keeping in mind age-appropriate learning goals.
All topics are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, promoting foundational literacy and competency-based learning.
The Olympiad aims to enhance phonics, grammar, and language comprehension through structured, grade-specific content.
The actual detailed syllabus will be shared with parents at the time of registration, tailored level-wise for each participant.

Registration Schedule

Register for the National Phonics Olympiad within the specified timelines to avoid late fees and ensure you receive all study materials.

Till 10th Feb 2026

Regular Registration

₹850/- per student...

11th Feb 2026 to 20th Feb 2026

Late Registration

₹850 + ₹100 late fee...

After 28th Feb 2026

Registrations Closed

No registrations will be accepted...

Spellathon Olympiad for Ages 3–9