Each year, the winning teams of the national competitions are invited to compete in the Kids' Lit Quiz World Final.
2026 World Final
Many congratulations to King Philip Middle School (USA) on winning the 2026 KLQ World Final. The Final was held at the Scenic Hotel, Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, on Friday 10th July 2026.
Heaton Intermediate (New Zealand) came second, and third place was taken by Sha Tin College (Hong Kong).
King Philip Middle School (USA), Winners of the 2026 KLQ World Final
World Champions’ Roster
The World Final was not held in 2020, 2021 or 2022 because of the global pandemic.
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2026 (held in New Zealand): King Philip Middle School, USA
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2025 (held in South Africa): The King's School Tudor House (Australia)
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2024 (held in Australia): ACS Jakarta (Indonesia)
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2023 (held in New Zealand): Macquarie College, Australia
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2019 (held in Singapore): Churchill Road Elementary School (USA)
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2018 (held in New Zealand): Canberra Grammar School (Australia)
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2017 (held in Canada): St John's College, Johannesburg (SA)
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2016 (held in New Zealand): Wellesley College (NZ)
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2015 (held in USA): Southwell School, Hamilton (New Zealand)
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2014 (held in United Kingdom): City of London School for Girls (UK)
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2013 (held in South Africa): Roedean College, Johannesburg (South Africa)
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2012 (held in New Zealand): Awakeri Primary School, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)
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2011 (held in New Zealand): Manor Gardens, Durban (South Africa)
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2010 (held in United Kingdom): City of London School for Girls (UK)
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2009 (held in South Africa): Bancroft's School, Woodford Green (UK)
- 2008 (held in United Kingdom): Arnold House School, London (UK)
- 2007 (held in United Kingdom): Wellington College, Belfast (UK)
- 2006 (held in New Zealand): St Margaret's College, Christchurch (New Zealand)
- 2005 (held in New Zealand): St Margaret's College, Christchurch (New Zealand)
- 2004 (held in New Zealand): Dunblane High School, Scotland (UK)
