Message from the Championship Director

Welcome to Nigeria's Premier National Spelling Championship

Dear School Proprietor,

Thank you for choosing to be part of the National Golden Bee Championship.

By registering your pupils and students, your school is making a valuable investment in literacy, confidence, leadership, and academic excellence.

The National Golden Bee Championship is more than a spelling competition—it is a national educational movement committed to raising a generation of confident readers, effective communicators, and future leaders.

Every edition provides learners with opportunities to:

• Improve reading culture
• Develop confidence
• Build communication skills
• Showcase academic excellence
• Gain national recognition
• Experience television exposure
• Represent their schools with pride

We believe every child possesses extraordinary potential, and through this Championship we provide the platform for that potential to shine.

We warmly welcome your school to this exciting journey and wish every participant remarkable success.

Study Like a Champion. Spell Like a Champion.

— National Championship Director

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the National Golden Bee Championship, contestants must satisfy the following requirements:

✅ Be officially enrolled in a recognised Nigerian Primary or Secondary School.

✅ Register through their school or through an approved registration process.

✅ Provide accurate personal and school information.

✅ Meet the age and category requirements for their selected division.

✅ Comply with all Championship Rules and Regulations.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to verify contestant information and disqualify any participant found to have submitted false information or violated Championship rules.

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Championship Categories

The Championship consists of four carefully structured competition categories.

Lower Primary

Primary 1–3

Recommended Age:

6–9 Years

Upper Primary

Primary 4–6

Recommended Age:

9–12 Years

Junior Secondary

JSS 1–3

Recommended Age:

10–13 Years

Senior Secondary

SSS 1–3

Recommended Age:

13–16 Years

Senior Secondary contestants must not be writing WAEC, NECO, UTME, or equivalent final examinations during the Championship year.

Championship Structure

The Championship is conducted in four progressive stages.

Stage One

School Screening

Official Written Assessment

Stage Two

State Championship

Live Oral Competition

Television Recording

Stage Three

Regional Championship

Top contestants compete against neighbouring states.

Stage Four

National Grand Finale

Nigeria's finest young spellers compete for national honours and prestigious awards.

Contest Format

Each stage consists of carefully structured assessment rounds.

Written Round

Contestants write the correct spelling of dictated words.

Corrections, overwriting, or alterations may invalidate answers.

Oral Rounds

Contestants spell words verbally before the audience and Officiating Panel.

Contestants are encouraged to study the Official Champions Study Guide while preparing beyond the published materials.

Indigenous Language Round

At selected National Championship stages, contestants may also spell approved words from Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba.

This round promotes Nigeria's rich linguistic heritage.

Every Contestant May Request

Before spelling, contestants may ask for:

✅ Re-pronunciation

✅ Definition

✅ Language of Origin

✅ Example Sentence

✅ Part of Speech

✅ Tense Form

✅ Alternate Pronunciation (where applicable)

✅ Clarification of Homonyms

Contestants are encouraged to use these resources before beginning to spell.

Once a contestant begins spelling, letters cannot be rearranged or withdrawn.

Officiating Panel

Every Championship event is supervised by an independent Officiating Panel.

Primary Pronouncer

Responsible for:

• Pronouncing competition words
• Giving definitions
• Providing example sentences
• Explaining word origins
• Clarifying homonyms
• Providing alternate pronunciations

Adjudicator

Responsible for:

• Monitoring fairness
• Confirming correct spellings
• Resolving disputes
• Managing time limits
• Confirming eliminations

The Adjudicator's decision is final.

Programme Director

Responsible for:

• Opening the Championship
• Coordinating event proceedings
• Introducing contestants and officials
• Explaining competition procedures
• Ensuring smooth event management

Important Notes

Please note the following:

• Registration fees are non-refundable except where determined by the Organising Committee.
• The Organising Committee may amend rules where necessary to improve the Championship.
• All participants are expected to maintain good conduct throughout the competition.
• Unsportsmanlike behaviour may result in disqualification.
• Schools are responsible for ensuring contestants arrive at competition venues on time.

Questions?

For enquiries regarding the Championship Rules or eligibility requirements, please contact the National Golden Bee Support Team.

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Thousands of pupils and students across Nigeria are preparing for the next edition of the National Golden Bee Championship.

Give your school the opportunity to compete, excel, and become part of Nigeria's growing community of extraordinary young spellers.

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Thousands of pupils and students across Nigeria are preparing for the next edition of the National Golden Bee Championship.

Give your school the opportunity to compete, excel, and become part of Nigeria's growing community of extraordinary young spellers. Register Your School Today       Download Official Rulebook

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