Reading for Life - Reading Challenge
Certificate & Medal
An in-person reading challenge for children aged 5 to 12 at British Council libraries in Delhi, with guided reading and creative activities.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹1,500
Participation format
Individual
Duration
About 4 weeks, including a mandatory orientation session and a closing ceremony
Eligibility
Open to children aged 5 to 12 years, grouped into 5-8 and 9-12 age bands. Conducted in person at British Council libraries in Delhi. The city is only the event venue, so children from any state may register. Prior online registration and attendance at an orientation session are mandatory. A nominal fee applies, with a discount for existing library members.
- Age range
- 5 to 12 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Certificate & Medal
Each participant who completes the challenge receives a medal alongside the completion certificate at the closing ceremony.
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement
Participants who complete the reading challenge receive a Certificate of Achievement issued by British Council India.
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Register online for the reading challenge (mandatory, non-refundable once confirmed)
- 2Pay the participation fee, at the applicable member or non-member rate
- 3Attend the mandatory orientation session before the reading period begins
- 4Read from the library's curated collection and complete the accompanying activities
- 5Attend the closing ceremony to receive the completion certificate and medal
Rules and guidelines
- Prior online registration is mandatory to take part
- Attendance at the orientation session is compulsory before the reading period starts
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed
- Participants read from the library's own curated physical collection, not external books
Fees and financial support
Fee details
British Council library members: INR 1,000 per participant. Non-members: INR 1,500 per participant. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed.
About this opportunity
Reading for Life is British Council India's annual reading initiative for children, designed to help young readers move from learning to read toward reading to learn through guided access to a curated library collection.
The programme is open to children aged 5 to 12 years, grouped into two age bands, and takes place in person at British Council libraries. Participation requires prior online registration and attendance at a mandatory orientation session before the reading period begins.
Across the challenge, participants read from the library's curated collection spanning genres such as adventure, mystery, fantasy, and real-life stories, while taking part in creative writing and reflective activities that build comprehension and critical thinking. Those who complete the challenge receive a certificate and a medal at a closing ceremony.
Registered participants also gain exposure to British Council's wider library resources and reading-related events for children. The programme runs annually, typically during the summer months, with each edition built around a fresh reading theme.
What your child will do
- Guided reading from the library's curated physical collection
- Creative writing activities
- Group discussions and reflective sessions
- Orientation session before the reading period begins
- Closing ceremony with certificate and medal presentation
Languages
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
Frequently asked questions
Is British Council library membership required to join the reading challenge?
No. Non-members can register at a higher fee than members, and both groups take part in the same reading challenge and activities.
What happens if a participant cannot attend the orientation session?
Attendance at the orientation session is a required part of the programme before the reading period begins, so families should confirm availability for that date at registration time.
How is progress tracked during the reading challenge?
Participants take part in structured activities and discussions through the weeks of the challenge, with a closing ceremony marking completion, recognised with a certificate and medal.
Can children choose their own books during the challenge?
Yes. Participants read from the library's curated physical collection and can pick titles across genres such as adventure, mystery, fantasy, and real-life stories based on their interests.
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