The online testing platform is supported on the following:
Desktop and Laptop Browsers:
Tablets or Phones:
*Please note that the desktop and laptop versions of Safari are not supported. Also, we recommend the use of a desktop, laptop, or tablet for the best user experience.
At both the school and regional-partner levels, the online testing platform enables bee coordinators to:
Good news! Access to the Online Testing Platform is included with the enrollment fee for schools. There is no additional cost to use the Bee's Online Testing Platform.
Regional partners may use the Intermediate Test or Regional Qualifier Test within the Online Testing Platform to narrow down the number of competitors who will advance to their Regional Bee. The 2025 Intermediate Test and the 2025 Regional Qualifier Test become available beginning November 1, 2024.
Schools and local sponsors are not required to use the Online Testing Platform.
Enrolled schools may use the Online Testing Platform to:
• Conduct classroom- or grade-level competitions with online tests.
• Administer a spelling test in place of the traditional oral spelling bee, declaring a school champion without holding an in-person event.
The Bee's online testing platform gives teachers and sponsors maximum flexibility in the administration of local spelling bee programs. Teachers and sponsors can administer online spelling and word meaning tests at the classroom, school, district and county levels.
If a school or sponsor decides to use an online test, students will be able to take the test on any device with a supported web browser* while at school or from home. The results of the test would determine who advances to the Bee’s next level of competition.