Frequently Asked Questions

To enroll your child in our spelling bee, you can visit the “Registration” section on our website. Follow the instructions provided to complete the registration process.

Our spelling bee is opened to all basic school learners in the country.  We have two categories. There is one for learners in basic one to four and the other for basic five to nine ensuring fair competition for all participants.

Participating in a JUNIOR SPELLER enhances language skills, improves vocabulary, boosts confidence, and develops essential life skills such as discipline and perseverance.

Our word list is carefully selected to include words appropriate for each grade level. We aim to provide a challenging yet fair set of words to test participants’ spelling abilities. Since we don’t want to have our spellers to simply memorise words and spell on stage, we introduce new words at the stage where learners have learnt enough clues to help them to spell an unknown word.

Yes, parents and teachers play a crucial role in supporting participants. They can encourage students in their preparation and attend events as spectators.

Yes, we provide a study guide that includes a list of potential words for each grade level. It serves as a valuable resource for participants to prepare for the spelling bee.

The spelling bee consists of multiple rounds where participants take turns spelling words. Rounds continue until we declare spellers in a particular round as co-champions or only one speller remains, who is then declared the winner at the grand finale.

Yes, we offer prizes to winners as a recognition of their achievements. Prizes may include certificates, trophies,  cash prizes and other awards, depending on the competition level.

Absolutely! We encourage schools to participate in our spelling bee competitions. Schools can register their students, and we also organize inter-school competitions for added excitement.

Junior Speller consists of multiple stages with the aim of making sure all children in the school can have a feel of the programme so it starts from the classroom then to the schools contest where participants spell words in a competitive setting. The competition progresses through district, regional, and national levels, culminating in a grand finale.

Junior Speller is televised from the district competition to the grand finale. This ensures that even those without internet access can watch the competition on TV and learn new words, their meaning, origins and how they are used in a sentence

Yes, participation in the Junior Speller Competition involves a fee. The competition runs annually from January to December, and progressing from one stage to another is contingent on performance. The cost for each stage may vary depending on the edition of the competition. Participants can find specific details regarding fees for each stage in the respective competition edition.

Registration for Junior Speller opens from January to March for both schools and individuals. It is crucial to note that once the registration period is closed, no further registrations will be accepted. We advise schools to contact us for confirmation and additional information before the registration deadline to ensure a smooth enrollment process.