The Big Challenge

Name: The Big Challenge
Start: 2026-08-25
End: 2027-04-01

Humanities

Registration deadline

February 27, 2027 (UTC+1)

A national English-language contest for French students from CM1 through the final year of vocational school, sat as a single 45-minute quiz on grammar, vocabulary and culture. Every participant receives a small reward regardless of score, and the exam can be taken on paper or online.

Registration

Format: Hybrid
Age: 9-17
Participation: Individual
Location: France
Entry fee: EUR 4.5
Prize: Diplomas and small rewards for every participant, with additional prizes for the highest scorers in each grade level.

Timeline

Registration opensAugust 25, 2026 (UTC+2) source
Registration deadlineFebruary 27, 2027 (UTC+1) source
Classic exam dayApril 1, 2027 (UTC+2) source

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