World Economics Cup 2027
Learn & qualify on LearningFirst, then compete in a single-round World Final. Form your team of six qualified students and register through your school.
Team Formation
Students need to form teams of six members to participate. Each school may enter up to 3 teams (18 students), filled only by qualified students.
School Registration
Registration must be organized by schools. Contact your economics teacher or administration to appoint a school adviser.
World Final Schedule Announced
The single-round World Final runs July 18 - 25, 2027, with results announced in August. View the full timeline below.
Competition Structure
Three-Module Assessment System
PLEASE NOTE: All the modules are conducted ONLINE. The examinations are virtual and the Thinking & Innovation presentation is submitted in video format.
Fundamentals
Comprehensive assessment covering core economic principles and concepts that form the foundation of economic understanding — from classical theories to citizen-level economics.
Examination date:
Deep Comprehension
Material-based questions about economics practice that test students' on-site learning and comprehension abilities, drawing on materials presented on-site and materials released in advance.
Examination date:
Thinking & Innovation
Team case-study analysis in which teams analyze an economic problem and propose original, well-structured solutions, presented together as a team.
Case released: Submission deadline:
Two Stages of Competition
From qualification on LearningFirst to the global final
Learn & Qualify on LearningFirst
Qualification no longer runs as its own examination round. Students earn qualification by completing the WEC Study Bundle on LearningFirst at their own pace, before the qualification deadline.
- The WEC Study Bundle: Six collections covering the economics foundations of the competition — 130 points each, 780 points in total.
- Qualification Standard: Earn 470 points or more to qualify. Every student who reaches the standard qualifies — there is no ranking or quota competition.
- Flexible Self-Paced Study: There is no single examination round or fixed test date. Each collection pairs learning materials with an assessment — your points come from learning and assessment together — and you complete the bundle at your own pace before the deadline.
- Deadline: Qualification must be completed by .
The former three-round structure — Continental Qualifier, Continental Cup, and a separate World Final — has been replaced by a qualification stage followed by a single World Final. Learn more about qualification →
Single-Round Global Final
All qualified teams compete in one World Final. A single set of Final results determines awards at both the World level and the Continental level — there is no separate continental round.
- Fundamentals (July 18): Individual 60-minute multiple-choice examination.
- Deep Comprehension (July 24): Individual material-based examination using on-site and pre-released materials.
- Thinking & Innovation (July 24 - 25): Team case-study presentation submitted in video format.
All Final examinations are held online. Dates refer to GMT+8; check the timeline below for details.
Five Continents, One World Stage
Every team competes in the same World Final — awards are recognized at World and Continental levels
African
Economics Cup
Asian-Oceania
Economics Cup
European
Economics Cup
North American
Economics Cup
South American
Economics Cup
Compete In A Team of Six
A collaborative competing experience for school teams
Teams of Exactly Six
The WEC competition is team-based and every team must have exactly six members. The school adviser forms teams in the EAE system, and a team of six must be complete before it can be saved.
Each school may enter up to 3 teams (18 students). The same quota applies to every school, regardless of size.
Qualified Students Only
Only students who have reached the 470-point qualification standard on the WEC Study Bundle can compete. When the adviser assigns teams in the system, only the school's qualified students can be selected.
Individual Pre-registration
We accept pre-registrations from individual students. However, every competitor must ultimately be endorsed by a school adviser and assigned to a complete team — those who are not will not be eligible to participate in the World Final.
Team scores for the exam-based modules (Fundamentals and Deep Comprehension) are the average of each member's individual score; the Thinking & Innovation case is prepared and presented by the whole team together.
How to Register
Step-by-step registration process
New Schools (First-time Joining)
For schools that have not participated in previous WEC competitions, have a teacher complete the registration form below. We'll verify and provide school accounts within 3-5 business days.
Returning Schools
For schools that have previously participated in WEC competitions, we will automatically create your registration for this year and send invitations directly to your registered school adviser.
Please check your email for the invitation and registration details. Alternatively, you can log in to the system directly to check this year's registration.
Competition Path
Important Dates
Mark your calendar
Registration Opens
Official registration period begins for WEC 2027. Schools register and students can start the WEC Study Bundle at their own pace.
Qualification Deadline
All qualification study on LearningFirst must be completed by this date. School advisers then form their teams from qualified students.
Qualification is self-paced and there is no unified qualification test date — students simply complete the WEC Study Bundle before the deadline.
Team Formation Deadline
June 30, 2027
School advisers must complete their teams of six qualified students by this date. Teams cannot be changed once the World Final begins.
World Final · Fundamentals
Individual 60-minute multiple-choice examination on the foundations of economics. Each team member takes the exam individually and the team score is averaged.
World Final · Deep Comprehension
Individual material-based examination drawing on on-site materials and materials released in advance. Each team member takes the exam individually and the team score is averaged.
World Final · Thinking & Innovation
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Team case-study presentation: the case is released and the team analyzes it together, submitting a video presentation by the deadline.
Results & Awards
Final results are announced, with awards at both the World level and the Continental level.
All Final dates and times refer to GMT+8.
Awards and Recognitions
One World Final — recognition at both World and Continental levels
Certified Honors
A single set of World Final results determines awards at both levels. Continental-level awards compare teams and students within their own continent. Award quantities at each level are proportional to participation at that level; exact proportions will be announced together with the results.
Individual Awards
World Level
- Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards (Individual Grand Total)
- World Top 10 (Fundamentals)
- World Top 10 (Deep Comprehension)
Continental Level
- Continental Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards (Individual Grand Total within continent)
Team Awards
World Level
- World Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards (Team Grand Total)
- World Top 10 (Thinking & Innovation)
Continental Level
- Continental Gold/Silver/Bronze Awards (Team Grand Total within continent)
Qualification & Advancement
A direct path from qualification to the World Final
From Qualification to the World Final
Students who reach the 470-point qualification standard on the WEC Study Bundle become qualified. There is no advancement quota or elimination — every qualified student assigned to a complete team of six takes part in the World Final.
Awards from a Single Final
There is no separate continental round. The single World Final determines all awards: World-level awards rank all teams and students globally, while Continental-level awards rank them within their continent. Award quantities are proportional to participation at each level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the 2027 World Economics Cup
Who can participate?
The WEC is open to all high school students around the world. Students must be enrolled in high school, secondary, or pre-collegiate education at the time of the competition and must be graduating in the year following the event or later. Fresh graduates, gap year students, and college students are not eligible to participate. Education institutions receive the same registration status as full-time schools.
Do I need to pay money?
Entering the WEC competition is completely free of charge — including the World Final itself. The only cost on the path to the World Final is the WEC Study Bundle, purchased separately on the LearningFirst platform.
What is qualification? Is there still a Continental Qualifier exam?
Starting in 2027, qualification is earned through focused study rather than an examination. Students complete the WEC Study Bundle on LearningFirst — six collections worth 780 points in total — and qualify by earning 470 points or more. The former Continental Qualifier examination, Continental Cup, and separate World Final have been replaced by this qualification stage followed by a single World Final. See the Qualification Guide for details.
Can I register as an individual student?
If you would like to take part in the WEC, you must let your school or organization know so that they can register on your behalf. Students may pre-register individually, but every competitor must ultimately be endorsed by a school adviser and assigned to a complete team of six before the World Final. We can't accept standalone individual entries into the Final.
How many teams can my school enter?
Each school may enter up to 3 teams of 6 students (18 students). The same quota applies uniformly to all schools and institutions, regardless of size. A school enters fewer teams when it has fewer than 18 qualified students — team places can only be filled by qualified students.
How are teams formed?
Teams are formed manually by the school adviser in the EAE system. The adviser can only see the school's qualified students, assigns them into teams of 6, and a team must contain exactly 6 members before it can be saved. Students from different schools cannot be combined into one team.
What does the qualification deadline apply to?
The qualification deadline () is the date by which all qualification study on LearningFirst must be completed, and also covers school and individual registration. Returning schools are auto-registered each year; students registering through their school's exclusive link can do so after the deadline. Team formation is a separate step that must be completed by the team formation deadline (June 30, 2027), before the World Final.
Does a school/institution need to have the names of their students ready before it registers?
No, we will ask for the complete list later. All the school/institution needs in order to register is the basic information about the school/organization and a designated adviser.
What academic support will students get?
The WEC Study Bundle on LearningFirst serves as the structured preparation path: it covers the economics content of the competition with learning materials and assessments. Students can also use the sample questions and preparation resources on our How to Prepare page.
Is the scope of the test all in the reference materials?
No. The scope of the test does not have much to do with the scope of the reference material. Furthermore, most of the knowledge in the test paper is not available in the reference materials. Please note that the WEC is a test of thinking and problem-solving, rather than a test of knowledge and memory. However, the reference materials will help you to understand the subject, and be familiar with the thinking mode and basic theories, which will enable you to understand the new knowledge faster and better in the competition.
Where will the competition be held?
The World Final will be held entirely online. Examinations will be conducted through a dedicated online examination system, and the Thinking & Innovation presentation will be submitted in the form of a video. All you need is a computer device with access to the internet.
Do team members need individual accounts to participate, or are we supposed to use a single shared account when competing as a team?
Each team member must have their own individual account to participate — for both qualification on LearningFirst and the World Final. Team scores for the exam-based modules are calculated based on the average of all members' results; you cannot use a single shared account for the competition.
Our school's advisor filled out the registration form, but they haven't received a confirmation email or any further contact.
Please check the spam folder to see if the email ended up there. The advisor can also try logging in directly at https://my.eae.international. If they can log in, it means the account is active and they can complete the registration process in the system.
Where can I find the official rules for qualification and team formation?
The complete rules — including the qualification standard, the uniform 3-team quota, teaming requirements, and integrity during the qualification stage — are set out in the Qualification Guide & Official Rules.