Compete with other students in the region, show your English Language Skills, and Shine with Marvelous Rewards.
Two-Day EventStudents from different schools in the region compete in Riyadh in the TeenEagle Regional Round
Students & ParentsEnjoy the awarding ceremony on the second day with your child. One parent can accompany the child for free.
Win Global Round Free EntryThe top three contestants from each category earn free entry to Dubai Global Round.
Regional is different
The TeenEagle Regional Round is a two-day in-person event designed to bring students together for an engaging and unforgettable academic experience.
On Day One, students will complete the official TeenEagle test, followed by the Debate Challenge, where they will collaborate, compete, and showcase their ability to think critically, speak confidently, and respond under pressure.
On Day Two, the event becomes more dynamic and interactive with the Spelling Bee Showcase, held live on stage for students, teachers, and parents to enjoy. The day concludes with the Awarding Ceremony, where top performers are recognized and celebrated for their hard work and achievements.
A minimum of 40% in the local online round is required to proceed and register for the Regional Round.
Fill in the registration form with your information, upload a nice photo of you for the lanyard.
Do you have a parent coming with you for the Awarding Ceremony? Fill in the parent information as well.
The Regional Round will be held in Riyadh on January 30th & 31st, 2026. Make sure you are ready for these dates
You use the same study materials as the local round; the movie, the book, and the word list, and Additional Zoom Classes for the Regional Round.
Just remember that the test will be paper-based followed by a debate challenge. Your speaking skills are needed now.
Debate Info
The Questions below should help you learn more about how the debate showcase works in the regional round
The TeenEagle Debate Challenge is a team-based speaking competition where students debate topics related to their competition resources. Teams follow a condensed version of the Oxford Union debate format, designed to suit students’ age levels and the competition schedule.
Teams consist of three students and are formed on the day of the competition. Each team works together throughout the debate process and preparation time.
Debate topics are selected randomly from an approved topic pool. A coin toss determines whether a team will argue for or against the topic. Once assigned, topics and sides cannot be changed.
Teams are given 30 minutes to prepare their arguments together before the debate begins. During this time, students organize their ideas and decide who will present each section.
Each debate includes three sections:
Introductory remarks and stance
Rebuttal
Closing arguments
Each team member delivers one section only, and teams alternate speaking turns following strict time rules.
Speaking time depends on the TeenEagle level:
TeenEagle 1: 60–90 seconds per speaker
TeenEagle 2 & 3: 90–120 seconds per speaker
There is a 1-minute break between sections for note-taking.
Debate scoring is individual, not team-based. Each student is scored separately using the debate rubric, and the average score of two debates forms the final debate score for the participant.
Students may only write notes during the official debate break times. Internet access is strictly not allowed, and discussion is limited to team members only during breaks.
Speeches must:
Stay on the assigned topic
Follow the time limits
Not be read directly from notes
Reading a speech results in a negative grade. Costumes, props, and inappropriate symbols are not allowed, and attire rules apply to all participants.
The Debate Showcase is a final on-stage event where top debate scorers from six different countries compete in front of an audience. It does not affect overall scores, but makes participants eligible for additional prizes. Teams receive 1 hour of preparation time before the showcase debates.
You can get all the preparation resources and the zoom training links after registration
Register NowThe TeenEagle Regional is more than a test.
Students take part in a comprehensive, in-person written exam that measures their understanding of the competition sources: the story, the movie, and the vocabulary list. The assessment includes multiple-choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions and is conducted in a supervised, paper-based format.
Participants engage in the Debate Challenge, designed to develop persuasion, critical thinking, idea organization, and attentive listening skills. Students are divided into small groups and take part in a structured, Oxford-style debate on topics related to the story or film, with individual evaluation contributing to the final score.
On the second day, selected top-performing students participate in the Spelling Bee Showcase, held live on stage. This is followed by the official awarding ceremony, where students are recognized with medals, certificates, trophies, and special awards, celebrating their achievements in the Regional Round.
Find Answer to the Commonest Questions about the Regional Round
The TeenEagle English Regional Round is a two-day, in-person educational competition held in Riyadh. It brings together top local-stage students from GCC countries to compete in English language assessments, debates, and showcases, and serves as a gateway to the global finals in Dubai.
The Regional Round will be held on January 30–31, 2026, at Ibn Roshd Schools – Al-Yarmouk, Riyadh.
Day One includes:
Participant reception
A knowledge assessment exam
Debate Challenges conducted in parallel halls
Educational and entertainment activities for students
Day Two includes:
Welcoming session for students and parents
Spelling Bee qualifiers and showcase
Awards and recognition ceremony
The written exam assesses students’ understanding of:
The story
The movie
The vocabulary list
It consists of 80 questions in multiple-choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank formats, and lasts 60 minutes.
Participants are divided into groups of three and take part in a concise Oxford-style debate. Each group receives guidance from an impartial referee, and students argue for or against a topic related to the story or movie. Each participant is assessed individually, and the score counts toward the final result.
The Spelling Bee Showcase is an optional, on-stage event featuring six top students from each level based on spelling scores. It is independent of the main competition results, and participants are notified on the evening of Day One.
Awards include:
Trophies, medals, certificates of excellence, and tablets for the top three students in each category
A free 5-day trip to Dubai for top-three winners to participate in the global finals
Additional recognition medals and certificates based on score ranges
The registration fee is 449 SAR per participant, including one accompanying person. It covers:
Full attendance for both event days
Official gifts
Yes.
The top ten students from the local stage are registered for the Regional Round free of charge.
Seats are limited, and registration will close once capacity is reached.
