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SiL × West London College
Young Scholar Tournament
The global stage for excellence · 2027
Young Scholar Tournament
An international arena where curiosity becomes confidence—and ambitious young minds earn their place on a global stage in London.
This is an all-rounded academic assessment & evaluation on secondary students' cross subject proficiency, their 21st Century Skills and their abilities to work individually and collaboratively in different settings.
A joint initiative by SiL Testing System and West London College
Now boarding · YST 2027
A message takes flight.
Flight YST-2027 · Destination London✈ In flight
Across classrooms · Across borders
Where young minds meet the challenge
Select a moment to make it shine
International journey
Begin locally. Advance globally.
London finale
Compete at West London College.
Two pathways
Purpose-built for ages 12–14 and 15–17.
Find your division
One tournament. Two scholar pathways.
Senior Scholars
Take on deeper academic challenges, articulate bold ideas and prepare for a culminating international experience.
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Your road to the final
Road to London
- 1Jan–Mar 2027National Preliminary hosting window
- 2Mar–May 2027Rolling Stage 2 online interviews
- 3May–Jun 2027Global Final invitations and project/briefing pack
- 4Oct 2027Young Scholar Tournament Global Final — London, West London College
2027 promotional programme
Turn the pages. Discover the journey.
Explore the tournament format, London programme and scholar pathways.
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From every classroom to London
See where the journey leads.
London
2027
2027
Greetings from the global stage
Young Scholar Tournament · West London College
Destination: London
National rounds · Shared ambition
Every room holds a future finalist
Select a moment to make it shine
A global support network
Find your National Coordinator
Connect with the official SiL representative supporting schools, students and partners in your region.
YST Ambassador · Updates & tips
Big ideas. Insider tips.
Join Sam for the latest tournament news, a closer look at the 2027 theme and practical ways to approach your next YST challenge.
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The journey starts here
Meet your YST Ambassador
Meet Sam and discover how YST brings together written assessment, online interviews and an unforgettable Global Final in London.
Scholar takeaway
One tournament, multiple challenges—and many ways to let your curiosity shine.
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