What options does the online testing platform offer for regional partners?
Our regional Bee partners may use the Online Testing Platform to:
How can regional partners use the online testing platform?
Regional partners may use our online tests, the 2027 Intermediate Test and/or the 2027 Regional Qualifier Test, to narrow down the number of competitors who will advance to their regional spelling bee. The 2027 Intermediate Test and the 2027 Regional Qualifier Test become available to regional partners beginning November 1, 2026.
Are regional partners required to use the Online Testing Platform?
Our regional Bee partners are not required to use the Online Testing Platform. Use of the Online Testing Platform is always optional.
Why was the online testing platform developed?
As teachers deliver classroom instruction, manage remote learning or a combination of the two, they can offer a traditional oral spelling bee or administer an online spelling and/or vocabulary test, which students can take on any device with a web browser, at school or from home. Our Online Testing Platform, included with sponsorship and school enrollment, ensures schools and sponsors can host competitions and name champions under any foreseeable circumstances.