Recognition and certificates
Recognition is built to be meaningful and checkable. Every participant is recognised - the word “failed” is never used - and every certificate can be verified by anyone.
The recognition ladder
Tiers are awarded per edition on performance; overall standing comes from the persistent rating.
- 1
Participation Certificate
Every participant, every edition
- 2
Bronze
50% and above
- 3
Silver
65% and above
- 4
Gold
80% and above
- 5
Platinum
90% and above
World Rank Holder
Top percentile globally, by persistent rating
Proof you can check
A credential anyone can verify in seconds
Every WTO certificate is a verifiable digital badge carrying a unique credential ID. A school, a parent, or a university can confirm it instantly - no phone calls, no doubt.
Credentials are consistent with the group's existing, trusted credentialing and are portfolio-ready, so the achievement is real, lasting, and easy to share.
Credentials that hold up
Credentials consistent with the group's existing, trusted credentialing.
Verifiable by ID
Every certificate carries a unique ID that anyone - a school, a parent, a university - can confirm in seconds.
Portfolio-ready
Credentials are digital badges designed to drop straight into a student's portfolio and applications.
Earned, never bought
Recognition reflects demonstrated skill against calibrated difficulty - it cannot be purchased.
- 1M+
- learners worldwide
- 145+
- countries reached
- 2016
- trusted since
Recognition that works for everyone
Verifiable, earned credentials that build trust for families, schools, and partners alike.
For parents
A portfolio-ready, verifiable credential your child keeps for life - proof of real skill, recognized by parents in 145+ countries.
Why parents choose WTO
For schools
School recognition certificates and principal recognition that raise your school's profile, plus board-ready proof of student achievement.
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For partners
Issue credentials consistent with the group's existing, trusted credentialing - credibility your territory inherits from day one.
Frequently asked questions
What parents and schools ask most about certificates and recognition.
How do I verify a WTO certificate?
Every certificate carries a unique credential ID. Enter that ID on our verification page and the result confirms in seconds - so a school, a parent, or a university can check that any WTO achievement is genuine.
Can a certificate be bought or faked?
No. Recognition reflects demonstrated skill against calibrated difficulty and is tied to a verifiable digital record. It cannot be purchased, and because every credential is checkable by ID, a fake does not stand up.
What does my child receive if they do not place in the top tiers?
Every participant is recognized in every edition - the word 'failed' is never used. Each student earns at least a Participation Certificate, plus the tier their performance reaches and a skill rating that shows real progress.
Are these credentials useful for school and university applications?
Yes. Credentials are portfolio-ready digital badges designed to drop straight into applications, and World Rank Holder status is a credible, verifiable signal of consistent, demonstrated technology skill.
What is World Rank Holder status?
It is the highest recognition, awarded to a configurable top band - for example the top one percent per track - based on the persistent skill rating rather than a single sitting, so it reflects proven skill across the season.
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Proof you can check
Enter a credential ID to confirm any WTO certificate in seconds.