Pride of Taiwan!
Kyle Chang Becomes
a World Champion
2026 HIPPO International English Olympiad
World Finals · 1st Place
From Taiwan to the world stage in Italy, LUYA Academy Grade 6 student Kyle Chang won first place at the World Finals with his English skills and confident expression—showing the world Taiwan, and the effort and brilliance of LUYA students.
From Taiwan to the World Stage
Great news from LUYA Academy! Grade 6 student Kyle Chang won first place at the 14th HIPPO International English Olympiad World Finals, held in Spoleto, Italy, in 2026.
The HIPPO International English Olympiad is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It values the real-world use of English, not rote memorization.
From the Taiwan preliminary round and the Asia-Pacific regional final to the World Finals, Kyle rose to every challenge and stood out on the international stage with his English skills and confident expression. This international recognition is a testament to the English proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills he has built over time.
Step by Step to the Championship
Taiwan Preliminary Round
Took on the challenge and qualified to advance.
Asia-Pacific Regional Final
Won first place and advanced to the World Finals in Italy.
World Finals
Showed English proficiency and on-the-spot expression to win first place.
Witness the Moment of Honor
Witness Kyle’s moment of glory!
At the Award Ceremony
English as a Power to Explore the World
In LUYA’s English-immersive environment and inquiry-based learning, students use English to explore the world, express their views and exchange ideas. Kyle’s achievement shows the power of steady effort and the courage to take on challenges.
Congratulations, Kyle! Thank you for showing the world Taiwan through your hard work and confidence. We invite every LUYA student to keep exploring and boldly step onto a stage of their own.
Share the Honor
Cheer for Kyle and share this proud moment for LUYA!