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Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Jan 04, 2023 10:13 AM IST

What is the full form of ISSO Olympiad?

An annual national and international tournament that encourages student proficiency in history, geography, and civics is called the International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO). The CBSE/ICSE and state boards have established the ISSO Olympiad syllabus. There are two institutions that conduct the ISSO examinations that are the ISSO SilverZone Olympiad and SOF ISSO. Through these examinations, the kids learn how to make better decisions, think more critically and creatively, and have their academic ability evaluated.

Officials from the school must fill up an application form that is sent to the student. Candidates must pay the application fee in order to finish the registration process. Officials post the answer key on the official website following the exam.

What Is The International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO)?

The International Social Studies Olympiad's main objective is to evaluate students' levels of historical, geographic, and civic knowledge. SilverZone administers the ISSO as a single-level test for classes 1 through 10 and to take the(Science Olympiad Foundation) SOF ISSO, students must be in grades 3 to 10. After taking the test, students can assess their academic progress at five different levels: within the school, at the city level, at the zonal level, at the region level, and, most crucially, at the international level. Each student receives a Student Performance Report (SPR).

The dates for the International Social Studies Olympiad exam have been officially announced by SilverZone and SOF.

Exam Highlight And Important Dates

SilverZone ISSO exam highlights

Exam HighlightsImportant Dates
Exam nameISSO
Full-formInternational Social Studies Olympiad
Conducting BodySilver Zone Foundation
New Registration Date for ISSOApril or May 2022
Last Date of ISSO RegistrationSeptember 30th 2022
ISSO Exam Schedule (Offline Mode)
  • November 10th 2022
  • December 22nd 2022

ISSO Exam Schedule (Online Mode)
  • November 27th, 2022
  • January 7th, 2023
Result Date for ISSOApril or March 2023 (Tentative)
The Reference ModeOnline
Method of ExaminationComputer-based testing or OMR

SOF ISSO exam highlights

Exam Highlights
Important Dates
Exam name
ISSO
Full-form
International Social Studies Olympiad
Exam date
(A single date may be chosen by each school to hold an Olympiad exam.)
Thursday
22nd Dec 2022
Tuesday
24th Jan 2023
Last date of registration
Registrations must be received by schools 30 days prior to the exam date of choice.
Result
within 8 weeks of each examination

Eligibility Criteria For ISSO

SilverZone ISSO

The International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO), a challenging social studies test, is held in conjunction with the SilverZone Olympiad and SOF. Two basic qualification levels must be met by students in order to be eligible to take the ISSO SilverZone Olympiad test.

Two requirements must be met in order to take the ISSO exam.

  • Any Indian board that is recognised must accredit the student's school, such as ICSE or CBSE.

  • Students must be enrolled in grades 1 to 10 to apply through SilverZone.

SOF ISSO

  • To take the SOF ISSO, students must be in grades 3 to 10.

  • There are no other eligibility requirements such as minimum marks.

  • The SOF ISSO exam has only one level.

Registration For ISSO

SilverZone

Only school registrations for students are accepted by the SilverZone Foundation. For a student to participate in the ISSO Olympiad, their school needs to be a SilverZone member. Additionally, schools must send an email to sign up for the SilverZone Olympiad.

School coordinators are in charge of submitting SilverZone's four registration forms at each stage of the procedure. Links to the application forms are available on the official website. Registered users can get the application form from the official website.

The ISSO registration costs for both domestic and foreign students are as follows:

  • The application fee for students from Indian schools is INR 125.

  • The application fee is USD 8 for students attending institutions outside of India.

SOF ISSO

Students can enroll in SOF ISSO examination through school. The following format must be sent by the school to SOF ISO, who will then provide the relevant information and registration forms to the school when it is time.

ISSO Admit Card

Registered applicants can use the official website to download their ISSO admission card. Students who have applied can download their individual admit cards by providing the necessary information.

Details of the SSO admit card are as follows:

  • Two to three weeks prior to the exam, the connected schools will receive the hall ticket/admit card.

  • The various schools will receive their ISSO 2022 admit cards after the official notification from SilverZone or SOF ISSO.

  • Admit cards will include the student's name, father's or mother's name, session, date, and many other facts, as well as any rules and guidelines provided by SilverZone.

Exam Pattern For SilverZone ISSO

SilverZone

Before taking the ISSO exam, students should be familiar with the exam format. Depending on the class, the quantity and level of questions may change. Candidates can review the exam format below or the SilverZone ISSO:

  • You have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Exam Mode: The exam is administered using paper and a pencil.

  • The test has multiple-choice questions.

  • The majority of the test is comprised of the Social Studies and Scholar's Zone sections.

  • There is no negative marking on the exam, and for each accurate response in the Social Studies topic, applicants receive 2 points, while the Scholar's Zone topic awards 4 points.

  • English-language testing

SOF ISSO

The Olympiads' curriculum follows the guidelines established by the CBSE, ICSE, and several state boards. The Foundation's website also has information about the syllabus.

ISSO Result

  • Results from the ISSO Olympiad will be posted on SilverZone's official website. After entering the necessary information on the website, students can view their ISSO Olympiad results.

  • The SilverZone Foundation results are published every 45 to 60 days on average. Results for the academic year 2022 are therefore expected to be made public in March or April of that year. Students who registered independently through their school may also ask for the results from that organization.

  • SOF ISSO olympiad results are released eight weeks after each exam. The involved schools are sent the results. Our website also makes the results available.

ISSO Awards

Several rewards are given to ISSO SilverZone Olympiad exam winners. Numerous certificates, cash rewards, computers, wristwatches, and numerous more prizes are among the ISSO Olympiad honours. Students can get extra points through the SilverZone Olympiad while applying to colleges and other schools. For students to do well in the International Social Studies Olympiad, they must have a strong background in history, civics, and geography.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. There are how many levels in the SilverZone and SOF ISSO exam?

An annual exam called the International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO) is given to students in grades 1 through 10 for SilverZone and grade 3 to 10 for SOF ISSO aspirants, who can attend any accredited schools in India.

2. How do I become eligible to compete in the SilverZone Social Science Olympiad?

Students must first confirm their eligibility before preparing and practising for the ISSO exam. In addition to the syllabus, social science is covered in part of the SilverZone exam paper. To pass the scholar parts, students must regularly read newspapers, take daily quizzes, and make timelines of important dates. Additionally, students can access the SilverZone Olympiad excellence guide, sample exams, and Olympiad preparation guide to aid in their preparation.

3. There are how many levels in the SilverZone ISSO exam?

A single-level exam called the International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO) is given every year to pupils in Classes 1 through 10 from all recognized schools in India.

4. Does the ISSO Exam have any negative marking?

The multiple-choice question forms are used by ISSO. There won't be any deducted points for incorrect responses.

5. Is it required to continuously check the website for the latest information about ISSO?

On the website, one can find all the pertinent details about Olympiads, Seminars, etc., including the date, time, and location. Therefore, it is advantageous for you to visit our site.

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