Winner
₦500,000
Delta State · 2026
SkoolDrive Inter‑School
Spelling Bee Competition
Presented by MPJ Technologies
Primary school pupils from across Delta State come together to compete, build confidence and celebrate academic excellence.
Free registration · Limited to 50 schools
Competition dateThursday, 3 December 2026
VenueThe Monarchy Event Center, Effurun
Who can competePrimary Classes
Registration closes
Friday, 27 November 2026
Secure your school’s place before the 50-school limit is reached.
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Every confident voice begins with encouragement.More than spelling
A stage where young learners discover what they can do.
Good spelling grows from reading, listening, memory and the courage to speak clearly. This competition gives pupils a meaningful goal while schools celebrate the work happening in their classrooms every day.
Build confidence
Speak clearly and think under pressure.
Strengthen literacy
Turn vocabulary practice into a real achievement.
Represent a school
Compete with pride alongside schools across Delta.
Celebrate excellence
Recognize pupils, teachers and school communities.
The prize podium
₦1,000,000 in prizes.
Three remarkable finalists.
Every finalist earns recognition. The top three take home the competition’s major cash prizes.
First runner-up
₦300,000Second runner-up
₦200,000The road to the final word
A fair, focused competition from registration to the grand final.
Up to 100 pupils can begin the journey. Five will reach the final stage.
- 01
School registration
Each school registers up to two pupils from any primary class and names its attending coordinators.
- 02
Written qualifier
Every contestant completes the same supervised spelling assessment. The top 20 advance.
- 03
Championship rounds
Twenty spellers take the stage, with the top 10 progressing to a more demanding semi-final.
- 04
Grand final
Five finalists compete through increasingly difficult words until the top three emerge.
Competition rules
Clear rules help every child compete with confidence.
Confirmed schools will receive the final competition guide and arrival instructions before the event. These are the rules every coordinator should understand now.
British English will be the spelling standard for every round.
- Contestants must be enrolled in a primary class at the school they represent.
- Each school may register a maximum of two contestants and up to five adult coordinators.
- British English spellings will be used throughout the competition.
- In oral rounds, a contestant may request a repetition, definition or sentence before spelling.
- Contestants have 30 seconds to begin and complete each spelling unless judges announce otherwise.
- A contestant may restart a word but may not change letters already pronounced or their order.
- Phones, dictionaries, written assistance and audience coaching are not permitted during a round.
- Only a registered school coordinator may raise an appeal, before the next applicable round.
School registration
Put your school on the spelling bee stage.
Registration is open to recognized schools nominating pupils from any primary class. Submit the school’s details once; our events team will contact the lead coordinator to confirm the place.
- Completely freeNo registration fee for schools.
- Up to two pupilsContestants may come from any primary class.
- Up to five coordinatorsRegistered adults may accompany the school.
- Limited availabilityRegistration closes at 50 schools.
Entries close at 11:59 PM WAT on Friday, 27 November 2026.
2026 school entry
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Meet us in Effurun
A grand stage for Delta’s brightest young spellers.
The Monarchy Event Center
70 Effurun–Sapele Road, Effurun, Uvwie LGA, Delta State
Final arrival time and accreditation instructions will be sent to confirmed school coordinators.
Help make the day remarkable
Back young minds. Support a stage that celebrates learning.
There is a place for organizations and individuals who believe academic effort deserves a bigger spotlight.
For organizations
Become a sponsor
Support prizes, learning, media or the event experience. We will shape a partnership around your organization’s goals.
For individuals
Become a volunteer
Help welcome schools, support contestants and keep a meaningful educational event running smoothly.
Questions from schools
Everything you need before you register.
Still need help with a school-specific question?
Talk to the events teamWho can participate?
The championship is open to pupils currently enrolled in any primary class at a registered school.
How many pupils can one school register?
A school may register up to two contestants and may bring up to five registered adult school coordinators.
Does registration cost anything?
No. School registration for the 2026 SkoolDrive Inter-School Spelling Bee is completely free.
Can a parent register a child directly?
No. Every contestant must be nominated and registered by their school through an authorized coordinator.
What spelling standard will be used?
The competition uses British English. Confirmed schools will receive the final competition guide before the event.
What happens after registration?
The SkoolDrive events team will review the submission, confirm the school's place and send the coordinator preparation and arrival information.
Can organizations support the event?
Yes. Businesses, education partners and community organizations can request a tailored sponsorship conversation below.
One school. Two spellers. A remarkable opportunity.