Register your students for The Big Challenge by 17 December and receive the Teacher Pack for your class
Make English the highlight of the year.
Challenge your students to be part of the biggest European English contest. An educational project that brings the whole school together and rewards every effort.
An international event, across Europe and Brazil: your students are only ranked against peers in the Benelux region, level by level.
Why The Big Challenge?
A tool designed to support your teaching.
The spark of success
A test designed so that every student, even the unsure, leaves the room with a smile.
Assessment without the stress
We assess to help students progress, not to judge them. A positive way of looking at performance.
A whole-school project
An annual springtime event that creates positive momentum between students, parents and the teaching team.
Ready to use
A single 45-minute session, in class. We handle the logistics and the marking; you stay in charge of the event.
What your registration includes
- The official test, including all material and marking
- Contest mode in the PLAY training app: past papers in real conditions (timer, scoring)
- The Online contest with real-time insight, or the option to participate non-digitally
- Rankings by level, region and country
- A certified diploma for every student
- A small gift for every participating student
- The kit for the prize-giving ceremony
All-inclusive price
(Single price for all levels, from primary to upper-secondary school)
Includes the test, contest mode in the PLAY app and rewards for everyone.
Key dates
Choose your participation option.
We adapt the test to your equipment.
Learn more about the participation options →One contest: the same test per level for both participation options.
Test duration: 45 minutes
Online format: simple to organise.
- The interactive option
- Full audio immersion
- Each student moves through the test at their own pace
Aligned with the curriculum
A relevant playful-pedagogical approach.
Educational Content
The contest is a multiple-choice quiz of 55 questions covering the 4 ways to practise the language:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Phonology
- English-speaking culture
Certified Recognition
Certified recognition to celebrate each student's progress.
The Big Challenge PLAY
Practice becomes a game.
The PLAY app is free for everyone: your students practise all year round while having fun. Your registration unlocks contest mode, with past papers in real conditions, just like on the big day.
Discover the app
Prepare for the test
Access papers from previous sessions to train your classes.
Nobody leaves empty-handed.
From the certified diploma for every student to the real trophies for the best, we celebrate everyone’s participation.
Zero stress for the organiser.
We handle the logistics, you run the event. Simplified registration, automatic marking and prizes delivered straight to the school.
Everything about the organisation →Simple Organisation
Everything is handled by us.
Fair Ranking
By level.
GDPR Compliant
A safe, ad-free environment.
Need to present the project?
Download our complete organiser kit (presentation for your department, letter to families, posters, etc.).
A standout moment for the school
Creating positive momentum around English.
Over to the teachers
“My students loved it! It’s a great way to value those who are sometimes less comfortable with writing.”
“The organisation runs smoothly. It’s easy to set up with the administration and school life team.”
“A must-attend event to end the year on a positive, unifying note.”
Have a question?
Visit our complete help centre.