SOF IEO Class 5 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Last updated: June 2026 · For the 2026-27 academic year
From Class 5, the IEO has two levels: Level 1 (the school round, held November-December) and Level 2 (the international final, late January or early February) for students who qualify.
Class 5 exam format (Level 1)
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Word & Structure Knowledge | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Section 2: Reading | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Section 3: Spoken & Written Expression | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Section 4: Achievers (HOTS) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 50 | 60 |
Time: 60 minutes. Multiple choice, 4 options, marked on an OMR sheet. No negative marking. For Class 5, each Achievers question is worth 3 marks. Section 1 (Word & Structure Knowledge) is the single highest-weighted section.
Class 5 Section 1 (Word Power) topics
Section 1 tests vocabulary, grammar and structural knowledge. For Class 5, SOF's syllabus covers:
Free Class 5 practice
Practise the core Word Power topics with free, IEO-style questions and full explanations, no login needed.
See free Class 5 practice →Want the full section-by-section breakdown (Reading, Spoken & Written Expression, the Achievers Section, sample questions and prep tips)? Read the complete SOF IEO syllabus guide, or the Spell Bee preparation guide.
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