Your step-by-step guide to becoming a Zambia Spelling Bee champion
Visit our registration page and complete the form with your personal and academic details. You can also register through your school's ZSB coordinator. Early registration gives you access to exclusive study materials and practice word banks.
Access our comprehensive preparation materials including official word lists, practice tests, and video tutorials. Attend free orientation workshops and training sessions conducted by literacy experts.
The competition follows a structured pathway from school level to national finals, giving every speller multiple opportunities to shine.
Internal competitions to select school representatives
Schools compete within their district
District winners compete provincially
Provincial champions compete for the national title
National champions receive prestigious awards and the opportunity to represent Zambia at the African Spelling Bee championship, competing against spellers from 15 African nations.
Registration Deadline
District Qualifiers
Provincial Finals
National Finals
African Spelling Bee
Each spelling round typically lasts 1-2 hours. The full competition from registration to nationals spans approximately 5 months.
Competitions are conducted in English, following standard international spelling bee rules and word pronunciation guidelines.
Yes! Individual spellers can register directly. You don't need to be part of a school team, though we encourage school participation.
We have categories for Grades 3-7, Grades 8-12, University students, and Corporate/Open category with no age limit.
Register today and take the first step toward spelling excellence
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