Xpert
Qualification Phase
How Qualification Phase Works?
The Xpert Qualification Phase is the qualifying online or paper base exams for the Xpert Elite Finals, which takes place in the United States and United Kingdom. Students who want to participate in the Qualification Phase must register by filling out the Registration form on our website.
The Xpert Qualification Phase has 3 main qualification rounds:
Round 1: Xpert Ignition,
Round 2: Xpert Acceleration
Round3: Xpert Final Orbit
The difficulty of the questions will depend on the student’s grade.
To qualify for the Xpert Elite Final in the USA, students must score at least 60 points in total across all three rounds.
After completing each round, students will receive a participation certificate. Once students finish the final round (Xpert Final Orbit Round) of the Qualification Phase, they will be emailed an achievement certificate.
Students can choose to take the exam in one of the following languages: English, Russian, or Turkish for X[ert Qualification Phase. However, the official competition language is English.
Xpert Revival Round: It is the last chance for students who did not collect enough points to qualify for the Xpert Elite Finals. In this round, there will be 30 multiple-choice questions covering the entire syllabus. Students can earn up to 20 points if all answers are correct. Even if a student skipped Round 1 and Round 2, they could still take the test in the Revival Round. The time limit for this round is 60 minutes. Please note that points earned in the Revival Round will not affect the student’s medal ranking.
Round 1
Xpert Ignition
It is the first step of the Online Qualification Phase, where students begin their journey to secure a spot in the Xpert Elite Finals. In this round, students will answer 30 multiple-choice questions from the first chapter of the syllabus. If all questions are answered correctly, students can earn up to 15 points. The time limit for Round 1 is 60 minutes.
Round 2
Xpert Acceleration
It is the second step of the Online Qualification Phase for students aiming to qualify for the Xpert Elite Finals. This round consists of 30 multiple-choice questions from the second chapter of the syllabus. Students can earn up to 15 points if all answers are correct. If a student skips Round 1, they can still take the test for Round 2. The time limit for Round 2 is 60 minutes.
Round 3
Xpert Final Orbit
It is the final step of the Online Qualification Phase for students aiming to qualify for the Xpert Elite Finals. This round includes 30 multiple-choice questions from the last chapter of the syllabus. Students can earn up to 70 points if all answers are correct. If a student skips Round 1 and Round 2, they can still take the test in Round 3. The time limit for Round 3 is 60 minutes.
The Xpert Competition will offer a practice test for students who want to assess their knowledge before the exam. Please note that the practice test is not free of charge. The purpose of the practice test is to help students familiarize themselves with the concepts covered in the Online Qualification Rounds. The practice test will also be in a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format.
The Xpert Competition allows all students to select a language for the Online Qualification Phase. Questions will be available in three languages: English, Russian, and Turkish also our local partner can organise Qualification Phase exams as hard copy – paper base exams with local language too. However, There are no language options for the Xpert Elite Finals. The competition and communication language for the Xpert Elite Finals is only English.
- After completing the three rounds of the Qualification Phase, students will receive certificates based on their total points:o 30 to 49 points: Honourable Mention Certificateo 50 to 69 points: Bronze Medal Certificateo 70 to 89 points: Silver Medal Certificateo 90 points and above: Gold Medal CertificateStudents who earn a gold medal in the Qualification Phase will receive a 10% discount on the submission fee for the any Xpert Elite Finals.
Physical medals can be sent to the student’s school address for an additional cost.
- Students can use any suitable electronic device for the exam platform: Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Smartphone etc.
- Recommended browser for the exam platform: Chrome
- Students must have a stable internet connection.
- Access the exam link via the email address provided during registration.
- Exam time starts at the announced time when the student clicks the Start button.
- Students cannot open the exam link on two different devices.
- If a student loses connection during the exam, they can resume from where they left off.
- Once submitted, students cannot review the questions.
- Only one question will be visible on the screen at a time; students cannot return to skipped questions.
- Students are allowed to use a blank sheet of paper while answering questions.
- No type of calculator is permitted during the exam.
Exam time for Preliminary Online Rounds is 10AM in UK time.
Please click www.thetimezoneconvertor.com to convert exam time in your local time.
How to Register for Xpert Online Qualification Phase
Step1
Visit our official website www.expertcompetition.org
Step 2
Click REGISTER NOW!
Step 3
Select which round you would like to register for.
Step 4
Choose the language you would like to take the exam in.
Step 5
Fill in your details on the submission form.
Step 6
Make the payment and submit your registration.
EXAM EVALUATION CRITERIA
All Xpert Qualification Rounds and Xpert Elite Final exams are prepared and conducted by Xpert’s highly experienced International Educators Committee, comprised of experts from around the world. These rounds provide students with an excellent opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills while competing against peers on a global scale.
While the Xpert Competition syllabus is aligned with the academic curriculum students follow in their schools, achieving success requires additional preparation. Students are encouraged to go beyond their regular coursework by practicing a variety of questions and deepening their understanding of the subject matter. Excelling in the Xpert Qualification Phase and ultimately the Xpert Elite Finals demands a thorough grasp of the material.
To support students in their preparation, we offer practice tests before each qualification round. Participating in these tests helps students become familiar with the types of questions they may encounter during the competition. Solving a wide range of questions is crucial, as it enhances students’ ability to tackle similar questions that may appear in the actual exam.
Additionally, effective time management is a key factor in succeeding in such a competitive environment. Students must learn how to allocate appropriate time to each question during the exam. Those who finish the test in a shorter time will earn additional points, increasing their chances of qualifying for the Xpert Elite Finals.
