20-4-2025 | ADEPT – English

Achievement in Diverse Educational Progress and Talent Competition (ADEPT)

Achievement in Diverse Educational Progress and Talent Competition (ADEPT)  is established by the professional educator team from Australia, Hong Kong and Macau. This competition can connect the students and schools in the World, and help them to develop their soft skills with ability in each subject. ADEPT refers to someone who is highly skilled, proficient, or accomplished in a particular field or area of expertise. 

Our vision of the term of “ADEPT”:
Achievement: It signifies the recognition of exceptional achievements.
Diverse: It highlights the inclusion of various areas, approaches, or aspects related to educational progress and talent.
Educational Progress:  It encompasses achievements in academic performance, learning outcomes, teaching methodologies, or any other aspect related to educational growth and improvement.
Talent: Talent signifies exceptional abilities, skills, or aptitudes in specific areas.

 

The purpose to participate in ADEPT
  • Three-year-student tracking progress report for student
    to track the performance and assist them to grow up.
  • Multiple and diverse questions with pictures.
  • Questions start from easy to difficult.
  • Focus on multiple questions (MC) to test the student’sreasoning and judgment ability.
  • Focus on STEM and interdisciplinary subjects.
  • Subjects are Chinese (available for Chinese as an additional/ second language participants) , English, Mathematics, Science and Visual Art.
  • Integrate with national and global questions to gain the experience and knowledge of the participants.
  • Help to unlock students in diverse areas, ability and performance to find out their self-concept for the subject selection and study pathway.
  • Cultivate student soft skills and multiple intelligences to face with the challenge of 21st century learning.
  • The papers for Grade 10-12 or above are modeled after IELTS to help students improve their English proficiency.

Therefore, “Achievement in Diverse Educational Progress and Talent Competition” refers to a competitive platform that celebrates exceptional achievements across diverse areas of educational progress and talent, providing participants with an opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from others, and compete for recognition and rewards.

Subjects available are Chinese (for native speaker), Chinese Plus+ (for non-native speaker), English, Mathematics, Science, Art and Futurepreneurs (Business).

Details for each subject can refer to the registration form.

What to prepare for online competition?

ADEPT 2025 – English National Round Important Info

Fee is RM60.00 per candidate

Category: Kindergartens, Year 1 to Year 12 (Primary 1 to Secondary 6)

Language Of Paper: English only

Grade level, duration & number of questions.
Grade LevelDurationNumber of Questions
Kindergarten30 minutes15
Primary 140 minutes20
Primary 240 minutes20
Primary 345 minutes20
Primary 445 minutes25
Primary 550 minutes30
Primary 650 minutes30
Secondary 150 minutes30
Secondary 250 minutes30
Secondary 350 minutes30
Secondary 450 minutes30
Secondary 550 minutes30
Secondary 650 minutes30

Exam portal will open from 10am – 9pm on competition day. Need to submit answers before 9pm on that day.

 

AWARDS

Students who are eligible to compete for the Global Rounds are those who garnered Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit in the ADEPT 2025 National Round for the related subjects. Participation in the Global Round is voluntary in nature. Registration fee and details will be announced together with National Round result.

ADEPT English goes beyond grammar and language usage. By incorporating diverse themes, ADEPT English provides students with interesting and relevant content. The
competition covers a wide range of language skills, including grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and oral communication. ADEPT English creates a dynamic learning environment that fosters language proficiency and encourages students to explore various topics with enthusiasm. It is not only focused on the use of English, but it also implements different kinds of topics and subjects such as STEM and poetry into the papers to make it fun.
Syllabus
Grade LevelTopicsContents
KindergartenVocabulary and Word Recognition
  • Students will be introduced to basic English vocabulary related to colors, numbers, shapes, animals, and everyday objects.
  • They will learn to recognize and identify words through visual aids, flashcards, and interactive activities.
KindergartenBasic Sentence Structure
  • Students will learn basic sentence structures and practice forming simple sentences using the vocabulary and phrases they have learned.
Primary 1 – 3Vocabulary
  • Students will be tested on their knowledge of basic English vocabulary, including colors, numbers, animals, and everyday objects.
  • They will be required to recognize and understand the meaning of words through multiple-choice questions or matching exercises.
Primary 1 – 3Reading Comprehension
  • Students will read short passages or sentences and answer comprehension questions.
  • The reading materials will cover topics such as family, animals, food, hobbies, and simple stories.
  • They will be assessed based on their ability to understand the main idea, identify key details, and make inferences from the text.
Primary 1 – 3Grammar and Sentence Structure
  • Students will be tested on their understanding of basic grammar rules and sentence structures.
  • They will be required to identify parts of speech, complete sentences with appropriate verb forms, and use correct pronouns and articles.
Primary 4 – 6Vocabulary and Spelling
  • Students will be tested on their knowledge of advanced English vocabulary.
  • They will be required to identify synonyms, antonyms, and homophones.
  • Spelling tests may be included to assess their ability to spell commonly used words.
Primary 4 – 6Reading Comprehension
  • Students will read longer passages or texts and answer comprehension questions.
  • The reading materials will cover a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and informational texts.
  • They will be assessed on their ability to understand the main idea, infer meaning, and analyze the author’s purpose.
Primary 4 – 6Grammar and Sentence Structure
  • Students will be tested on their understanding of advanced grammar rules and sentence structures.
  • They will be required to identify and correct grammatical errors, use appropriate verb tenses, and demonstrate knowledge of parts of speech.
Secondary 1 – 3Vocabulary and Word Usage
  • Students will be tested on their knowledge of advanced English vocabulary.
  • They will be required to demonstrate an understanding of word meanings, idiomatic expressions, and figurative language.
  • Vocabulary tasks may include synonyms, antonyms, word associations, and context-based questions.
Secondary 1 – 3Reading Comprehension
  • Students will read longer and more complex passages or texts and answer comprehension questions.
  • The reading materials will cover a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and literary excerpts.
  • They will be assessed on their ability to understand main ideas, analyze textual elements, and make inferences.
Secondary 1 – 3Grammar and Sentence Structure
  • Students will be tested on their understanding of advanced grammar rules and sentence structures.
  • They will be required to identify and correct grammatical errors, use appropriate verb forms and tenses, and demonstrate knowledge of sentence types and punctuation.
Secondary 4 – 6Advanced Vocabulary and Word Usage
  • Students will be tested on advanced vocabulary, including synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and idiomatic expressions.
  • Tasks will include word
Secondary 4 – 6Reading Comprehension and Literary Analysis
  • Students will read complex literary and informational texts, analyzing themes, author intent, figurative language, and structure.
  • Tasks include multiple-choice questions, open-ended responses, and analytical essays.
Secondary 4 – 6Advanced Grammar and Syntax
  • Students will be tested on advanced grammar, including subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, and sentence structures (simple, complex, compound).
  • Tasks include correcting errors like faulty parallelism and misplaced modifiers, with a focus on conditional sentences and passive voice.
Secondary 4 – 6Critical Thinking and Interpretation
  • Students will analyze arguments, evaluate evidence, and assess perspectives in a text.
  • Focus will be on making judgments, analyzing tone, and critiquing writing elements such as style and point of view.

Candidate must register according to school year after March 2025.

 

Sample questions are available for reference.
Please take note:
  1. There is no replacement exam under any circumstances of absentee.
  2. No fee will be refund.
  3. No reschedule of exam.
  4. Please join the exam on the date and time allowed only.
  5. The organizing committee reserved the final decision-making rights on all disputes.
 
Registration close on 18-April-2025, 11pm.
ADEPT 2025 - English National Round | Registration Form
This Registration form is for English only.
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Candidate Full Name: (will print on certificate)
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Grade / Category: (choose according to school year after March 2025)
ADEPT Gloral Round 2025

Students who are eligible to compete for the Global Rounds are those who garnered Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit in the ADEPT 2025 National Round for the related subjects. Participation in the Global Round is voluntary in nature. Registration fee and details will be announced together with National Round result.

ADEPT Global Round 2025 will be at Hong Kong from 10 July 2025 to 13 July 2025.

10th July  2025 Day 1: Opening Ceremony & Candidates Registration

11th July  2025 Day 2: Exam Day from morning to afternoon

12th July  2025 Day 3: Award Ceremony

13 July  2025 Day 4: Go Home

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