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Find answers about WKC competitions, scoring, classifications, rankings, awards, accounts and fair play.
The World Knowledge Championships (WKC) is an international knowledge competition that brings together participants from around the world to test and celebrate their knowledge across a wide range of subjects.
WKC promotes lifelong learning, intellectual excellence, cultural understanding and friendly competition through National, Continental and World Championships.
WKC is open to individuals from all countries, subject to applicable laws and the eligibility requirements of the relevant competition.
Some competitions may have age categories or other qualification requirements.
Yes. WKC is designed as a global platform and welcomes participants from countries where participation is lawful.
Yes. Registration is required to participate in official competitions, maintain rankings, receive awards and access personalised features.
Some WKC competitions and services may be offered free of charge, while others may require an entry fee or subscription.
Any applicable fees will be clearly stated before registration.
WKC currently organises:
Additional championship categories may be introduced in the future.
Competitions may be conducted:
The standard WKC competition consists of:
unless another format has been announced for a particular competition.
Each correct answer is worth 4 marks. Maximum possible score: 100 marks.
Incorrect or unanswered questions score zero unless different rules are published for a specific competition.
Depending on the competition, questions may cover:
and many other knowledge areas.
Official WKC classifications are:
| Score | Classification |
|---|---|
| 0–24 | Explorer |
| 25–39 | Learner |
| 40–54 | Knowledge Builder |
| 55–69 | Scholar |
| 70–80 | Expert |
| 81–89 | Master |
| 90–100 | Grand Master |
These classifications recognise a participant's performance in an official WKC challenge.
A participant who scores between 90 and 100 marks in an official WKC competition earns the classification: Grand Master.
A Super Grand Master is a special honour awarded to participants who satisfy the qualification criteria established by WKC for sustained outstanding performance.
Details of the qualification requirements are published separately by WKC.
Qualification depends on the competition concerned. Participants may progress through:
or through other qualification pathways announced by WKC.
Yes. Eligible participants may represent their country in official WKC National, Continental or World Championships where they satisfy the published qualification requirements.
Yes. Participants may enter multiple eligible competitions, subject to the rules applicable to each championship.
Rankings are calculated using official WKC scoring and ranking procedures. Factors may include:
Rankings are updated periodically following official competitions and the verification of results.
Yes. Rankings may change whenever new competition results are recorded or verified.
Depending on the competition, participants may receive:
No. Prizes are awarded only where announced for a particular competition and remain subject to eligibility verification and compliance with WKC rules.
Yes. WKC actively promotes fair competition and investigates suspected cheating, fraud or rule violations.
Participants found to have breached WKC rules may face disciplinary action.
No. Participants should maintain only one WKC account unless specifically authorised by WKC.
Unless expressly permitted for a particular competition, participants must not use artificial intelligence tools or other external assistance to answer competition questions or gain an unfair advantage.
Yes. Participants may update eligible account information through their WKC account settings or by contacting WKC support where necessary.
Password reset facilities are available through the WKC login page.
Yes. Participants may request closure of their WKC account in accordance with the WKC Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Certain information may be retained where required by law or to preserve the integrity of competition records.
WKC is committed to protecting personal information through appropriate technical and organisational security measures.
Please refer to the WKC Privacy Policy for further information.
No. WKC does not sell personal information.
If you encounter technical issues during registration or participation, please contact WKC Support using the contact details provided on the official website.
Provide as much information as possible, including:
Yes. Participants may submit an appeal in accordance with the WKC Complaints & Appeals Procedure.
Suspected cheating or misconduct should be reported using the official WKC reporting channels.
All reports will be reviewed confidentially where reasonably practicable.
Yes. WKC welcomes partnerships with educational institutions, governments, corporate organisations, media organisations and other suitable partners.
Please contact WKC through the official Partnership Enquiries page.
Information regarding sponsorship opportunities is available through the official WKC website.
Official contact information is available on the Contact Us page of the WKC website.
If your question is not answered in this FAQ, please visit the Contact Us page and submit your enquiry. Our support team will make reasonable efforts to respond as promptly as possible.
The World Knowledge Championships (WKC) is committed to making participation accessible, transparent and enjoyable for everyone. This FAQ is designed to help players understand how WKC operates and to answer the questions most commonly asked by our global community.
As WKC continues to grow, this FAQ will be updated to reflect new competitions, services and policies. Participants are encouraged to check this page regularly to ensure they have the latest information about the World Knowledge Championships.
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