Competition Regulations

International Global Spelling Bee, IGSB2026

IGSBee is a global spelling bee championship, jointly led by LITU and Academic Contest (Thailand) Co., Ltd., designed to empower young learners worldwide through excellence in vocabulary, spelling mastery, and cross-cultural academic exchange.

Objectives of the Competition

To promote English language proficiency among young learners

To enhance vocabulary knowledge, spelling accuracy, and correct English pronunciation in accordance with international standards.

To foster confidence and communication skills on an international stage

To develop confident language use while providing students with experience in a competition environment that meets global standards.

To provide opportunities for students of diverse nationalities in Thailand to showcase their potential

To create a culturally diverse platform that promotes understanding and exchange among students from international and international-curriculum schools.

To encourage creativity and learning through engaging and challenging activities

To make English learning enjoyable by applying language skills through academically enriching and competitive activities.

Competition Levels

Participants are grouped by academic level to ensure fairness and standardized international competition.

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Level BEE 1

Primary

Grades 1–2

Level BEE 2

Primary

Grades 3-4

Level BEE 3

Primary

Grades 5-6

Level BEE 4

Lower Secondary

Grades 7-9

Level BEE 5

Upper Secondary

Grades 10-12

schedule

IGSBee2026

Level Competition Date Competition Time
Level BEE 1: Primary (Grades 1–2) Sunday, 21 June 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Level BEE 2: Primary (Grades 3-4) Sunday, 21 June 2026 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Level BEE 3: Primary (Grades 5-6) Sunday, 28 June 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Level BEE 4: Lower Secondary (Grades 7-9) Sunday, 28 June 2026 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Level BEE 5: Upper Secondary (Grades 10-12) Sunday, 14 June 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Schedule:
Morning Session: 8:15 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:15 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

Awards

Honors and Awards

All students participating in the IGSBee competition will receive an official medal and certificate from the project.

Contestants advancing to Phase 2

Will receive a Certificate

Contestants advancing to Phase 3

Will receive a Certificate

Contestants advancing to Phase 4

Will receive a Certificate

Contestants advancing to Phase 5
(The Grand Championship)

Will receive a trophy and a certificate

Awards will be presented as follows

1st Place Winner

The IGSBee Global Spelling Champion

First Runner-Up

The Grand Finalist – First Runner-Up

Second Runner-Up

The Grand Finalist – Second Runner-Up

4th–5th Place

The IGSBee Spelling Laureate – Global Finalist (Top 5)

All contestants who advance to Phase 5 will be awarded a trophy and a certificate