For teachers
ESBee (Vocabulary & Spelling) 2027
Key information for teachers on one page. For everything else, see the full competition page.
Register by 15 April 2027
At a glance
| Date | Qualifier: 30 April – 2 May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Register by | 15 April 2027 |
| Who can join | Ages 6–18 (to be confirmed) |
| Mode | To be confirmed |
| Grand Final | Asian Spelling Cup, Beijing (18–25 July 2027) |
| Fee | The 2027 fee and early-bird rate will be announced soon. Register on the Caya portal. |
What you need to do
- Message usWhatsApp 012-383 3218 with your school name and the competitions you want.
- Fill the bulk formWe send the bulk registration form for your students.
- Choose the modePaper or online at school, or students sit online at home.
- Receive resultsCertificates, medals and reports are sent to your school.
At your school
- Teachers can register students in bulk. WhatsApp 012-383 3218 for the bulk registration form.
- Whether schools can host the 2027 Qualifier on paper or online will be announced with the Regulations.
Key dates
- 30 Apr – 2 May 2027Qualifier Round
- 5 Jun 2027Final Round
- 12 Jun 2027Online Spelling Round
- 18–25 Jul 2027Asian & World Spelling Cup, Beijing
What students get
- Asian Spelling Cup scholarships. The top winner of each Bee level in the Online Spelling Round gets a full scholarship covering the Asian Spelling Cup (Beijing) competition fee: five scholarships, one per level. Flights, accommodation and camp costs are not included.
- Certificates and medals. 2027 certificates, medals and any other prizes will be announced with the Regulations.
Levels and categories
| Level | National syllabus (Regular) | International / English first language (Special) | CEFR (Qualifier → Final) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee 1 | Pre-school, Primary 1 & 2 | Year 1 & 2 | Pre-A1 → A1 |
| Bee 2 | Primary 3 & 4 | Year 3 & 4 | A1 → A2 |
| Bee 3 | Primary 5 & 6 | Year 5 & 6 | A2 → B1 |
| Bee 4 | Secondary 1 & 2 | Year 7 & 8 | B1 → B2 |
| Bee 5 | Secondary 3 to 5 | Year 9 to 11 | B2 → C1 |