The Olympiad is an international event which promotes the English language, challenges students from around the globe to compete in English language knowledge, and showcases the level of english learning  The Olympiad encourages the development of a shared sense of identity, integration and serves as a role model for young people living together as one community. The main goal is to create and nourish friendly relations, international understanding and a spirit of healthy competition between young people interested in English language from all around the world. Futher Hippo information is available at www.hippo-olympiad.org