Contest
The Spelling Bee Championship UAE is designed to provide a platform where participants can demonstrate their spelling proficiency in a structured and fair environment. Each stage of the competition is designed to challenge and inspire students, creating an exciting journey of growth. Dates, times, and venue details will be communicated to each participant closer to the competition date.
Contest
Prelims
Registration:
Registration takes place online.
We will visit schools across the UAE to encourage participation and raise awareness.
All participants will receive a curated list of approximately 1,500 words to prepare for the competition, with the official dictionary being Merriam-Webster.
Preliminary Rounds Format:
The preliminary rounds will be held over 2-3 weekends at a designated auditorium.
The rounds will consist of both written and oral tests
Written Test:
Students will listen to and write the spelling of words as they are pronounced.
The test will include 25 words, categorized into three difficulty levels:
First 10 words: Easy, 2 marks each.
Next 10 words: Moderate difficulty, 3 marks each.
Final 5 words: Challenging, 5 marks each.
Total Marks: 75
Oral Test:
Each participant will be called on stage to spell two words within 2 minutes.
Total Marks for this section: 10
Scoring and Progression:
Total possible score for the prelims: 85 marks.
Those who qualify will be notified via email and WhatsApp and will also see the list posted on the website.
Semi and Finals
Preparation for Semi-Finals:
After the prelims, students will have two months to prepare for the semi-finals and finals.
External workshops will be available at an additional cost to assist students with their preparation
The Spelling Bee Weekend:
The semi-finals and finals will be held over two weekends, with a three-week gap in between.
Exact schedules will be communicated depending on the number of students who qualify.
Semi-Finals and Finals Structure:
The competition format will be entirely focused on spelling.
In the semi-finals and finals, each student will be asked to spell two words. If both are incorrect, they will be eliminated.
The difficulty level of words will increase progressively.
The top 80 students from the semi-finals will proceed to the finals.
In the finals, the dictionary will be open, meaning any word can be asked.
The competition will continue until only 10 finalists remain.
The last student standing will be crowned the winner!
