Prizes
Thousands of prizes to be won
The Big Challenge is a motivational tool that must always be a positive experience for your students. That’s why every participant is rewarded with a diploma and a poster, whatever their result. In addition to these two gifts, over 50% of students receive an additional prize. Then there are the prestigious departmental/regional and national first-place awards, and the medals awarded to the top performer in their school. Not forgetting the thousands of Boost and Challenge Award prizes.
On this page, you’ll find the prizes for the next contest. The Big Challenge team is constantly on the lookout for new prizes, which will be added to this page as they become available.
The official certificate
The contest is first and foremost a way of finding out how well you measure up against a national benchmark. The Official Certificate provides proof of this level, and is useful for students in their schooling.
Official Certificate
Official Certificate
All participants can print out their personal OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE with their own score and rankings from their Big Challenge account. This official Big Challenge document attests to their level in English and is a useful addition to a student’s school records.
Standard diploma
Standard diploma
Each student, regardless of result, receives a diploma as a reward for having taken part in The Big Challenge.
Official Certificate
Official Certificate
All participants can print out their personal OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE with their own score and rankings from their Big Challenge account. This official Big Challenge document attests to their level in English and is a useful addition to a student’s school records.
Poster
Poster
Two new posters showcasing two extremely different versions of the United States: the iconic Flatiron Building in New York and a landscape scene from the Mojave Desert.
Prizes for all
Whatever the result, each participant receives a diploma and a superb poster representing several English-speaking towns or places.
Additional prices
Over 50% of students receive an additional gift. Schools receive a set of prizes to be distributed among participants according to their results.
Black Cab Reader books
Black Cab Reader books
Four brand new stories from Black Cab Readers, each filled with mystery and adventure in very British settings. These short stories are specially written for English learners and contain helpful glossaries and colourful illustrations.
UK and US Flags
UK and US Flags
Superb cloth UK and US flags (90 x 60 cm) to celebrate success in The Big Challenge.
Stickers
Stickers
Your pupils can decorate their school supplies with this sheet of English stickers.
Keychain
Keychain
With this keychain in the colors of the United Kingdom or the United States, English will always be at hand!
School diary
School diary
Spend the year in Los Angeles with this school diary! With photos and facts about the coolest city in California, this 100% English diary will keep kids entertained at the same time as being a practical classroom tool.
For the first of the school
This year, each student who finishes first in his or her level in the school will win a diploma and an electronic prize, regardless of the number of participants.
The first in each level will also win a medal if there are at least 20 participants in the level or 80 participants in the school.
The awards
With the Awards, the motivation of each participant is rewarded. This year, over 2,500 super prizes will be distributed to the winners!
Smartwatch
Smartwatch
A super smartwatch with GPS, an alarm, health tracker and sleep monitor.
The First Class National Honours Diploma
The First Class National Honours Diploma
The prestigious First Class National Honours diploma is awarded to students achieving the best results in their region and in the country.
Tablet
Tablet
This tablet can be used everywhere. Easily connected to the internet, its 7-inch screen will allow for a fantastic viewer experience whether you are watching a movie, surfing the web or playing games. What an amazing reward for a great English school year!
Trip to the UK
Trip to the UK
For the 25th anniversary of the Big Challenge, an unforgettable trip to the UK, to improve your language skills and discover its unique culture and heritage!
Regional cup
Regional cup
In addition to all the other prizes, the top students in each grade level in each region receive the REGIONAL SUPER CUP.
National cup
National cup
In addition to all the other prizes, the top students in each level in the national ranking receive the prestigious NATIONAL CUP.
Bluetooth headphones
Bluetooth headphones
These stylish Bluetooth headphones are comfortable to wear and allow your students to listen to their favourite music from any smartphone or Bluetooth device.
T-shirt
T-shirt
In addition to all the other prizes they receive, the regional and national winners in each level are awarded The Big Challenge T-shirt.
Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth Speaker
With this fabulous wireless Bluetooth speaker, your students will be able to listen to their favourite music at home or on the go. Compact, easy-to-use and stylish, this speaker is sure to be a hit with music fans.
Prestige for ranked students
Every year, more than 2,400 students in the 6 levels of the competition receive the prestigious Big Challenge awards for their outstanding results, in addition to all the other prizes: the cup, the T-shirt and the beautiful « First Class National Honours » diploma.
For teachers
Participating teachers receive a certificate and access to workshops.
Prizes
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- New this year
- For everyone
- Additional prizes
- For the top of the school
- Regional and national prizes
- Honorific prizes
- Electronic prizes
- Awards
- The CLASS Challenge
Comic "Liverpool rocks"
Comic "Liverpool rocks"
Notebook
Notebook
A great little notebook with the colours of The Big Challenge, for use in class or for personal notes!
Trip to the UK
Trip to the UK
For the 25th anniversary of the Big Challenge, an unforgettable trip to the UK, to improve your language skills and discover its unique culture and heritage!
Stickers
Stickers
Your pupils can decorate their school supplies with this sheet of English stickers.
Diploma Class Challenge
Diploma Class Challenge
A diploma for classes that participated in The Big Challenge CLASS Challenge 2023.
Badge
Badge
This small badge designed especially for your students will be a nice souvenir of the event.
Keychain
Keychain
With this keychain in the colors of the United Kingdom or the United States, English will always be at hand!
Escape Game Kit
Escape Game Kit
An Escape Game Kit to organise an escape game in English in your classroom. The game promotes class cohesion while improving language skills. Students will love solving puzzles together. The printable Kit allows unlimited play, and can be reused from one year to the next!
Teacher certificate
Teacher certificate
Each teacher who participates in the organization of the contest receives a certificate in his/her account. This recognized certificate will allow him/her to justify his/her involvement in the organization of this national event.
CLASS Challenge Trophy
CLASS Challenge Trophy
The awesome CLASS Challenge trophy for the classes that advanced to the Platinum League in December!
CLASS Challenge Medal
CLASS Challenge Medal
The CLASS Challenge medal for the most deserving student in the class!
Smartwatch
Smartwatch
A super smartwatch with GPS, an alarm, health tracker and sleep monitor.
Official Certificate
Official Certificate
All participants can print out their personal OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE with their own score and rankings from their Big Challenge account. This official Big Challenge document attests to their level in English and is a useful addition to a student’s school records.
Tablet
Tablet
This tablet can be used everywhere. Easily connected to the internet, its 7-inch screen will allow for a fantastic viewer experience whether you are watching a movie, surfing the web or playing games. What an amazing reward for a great English school year!
Regional cup
Regional cup
In addition to all the other prizes, the top students in each grade level in each region receive the REGIONAL SUPER CUP.
National cup
National cup
In addition to all the other prizes, the top students in each level in the national ranking receive the prestigious NATIONAL CUP.
Black Cab Reader books
Black Cab Reader books
Four brand new stories from Black Cab Readers, each filled with mystery and adventure in very British settings. These short stories are specially written for English learners and contain helpful glossaries and colourful illustrations.
The First Class National Honours Diploma
The First Class National Honours Diploma
The prestigious First Class National Honours diploma is awarded to students achieving the best results in their region and in the country.
First Class Honours Diploma (x5)
First Class Honours Diploma (x5)
In each school, the top student in each level receives the prestigious First Class Honours diploma, regardless of how many students are registered at that level.
Standard diploma
Standard diploma
Each student, regardless of result, receives a diploma as a reward for having taken part in The Big Challenge.
Bluetooth headphones
Bluetooth headphones
These stylish Bluetooth headphones are comfortable to wear and allow your students to listen to their favourite music from any smartphone or Bluetooth device.
UK and US Flags
UK and US Flags
Superb cloth UK and US flags (90 x 60 cm) to celebrate success in The Big Challenge.
Medal
Medal
In each school with 20 or more students participating per level, the best-scoring student for each level will receive The School Award medal.
T-shirt
T-shirt
In addition to all the other prizes they receive, the regional and national winners in each level are awarded The Big Challenge T-shirt.
School diary
School diary
Spend the year in Los Angeles with this school diary! With photos and facts about the coolest city in California, this 100% English diary will keep kids entertained at the same time as being a practical classroom tool.
Poster
Poster
Two new posters showcasing two extremely different versions of the United States: the iconic Flatiron Building in New York and a landscape scene from the Mojave Desert.
Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth Speaker
With this fabulous wireless Bluetooth speaker, your students will be able to listen to their favourite music at home or on the go. Compact, easy-to-use and stylish, this speaker is sure to be a hit with music fans.
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