About the Nigeria Spelling Bee
The Nigeria Spelling Bee (NSB) is the nation’s premier and most prestigious literacy competition, empowering young Nigerian scholars across all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory with academic scholarships, national recognition, and international representation on the world stage.
🏛️ Premier Academic Excellence & Literacy
Building confidence, intellectual stamina, and lifelong communication skills.
Our Mission
To inspire a national reading culture, improve English vocabulary and phonetic comprehension, and provide equal opportunities for young Nigerians regardless of socio-economic background to shine on state, national, and continental stages.
Endorsement & Integrity
Endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Education, State Education Ministries, and affiliated with the African Spelling Bee and World Spelling Bee, the competition is officiated by adjudicators adhering to international standards of excellence.
👥 Official Competition Categories
Structured divisions tailored to cognitive development and age groups.
Primary Category
Ages 6 – 9 (Grades 1 – 6)
Introduces early learners to sound-to-letter correspondence, basic vowel combinations, and high-frequency spelling rules in an encouraging, joyful atmosphere.
- ✓ Foundational multi-syllable terms
- ✓ Prefix and suffix awareness
- ✓ Stage composure development
Junior Category
Ages 10 – 13 (Grades 6 – JS3)
Designed for emerging middle-school scholars. Emphasizes Latin roots, Greek combining forms, and contextual application in literature and sciences.
- ✓ Classical root deducing
- ✓ Etymological awareness
- ✓ Qualification for ASB
Senior Category
Ages 13 – 16 (JS3 – SS2)
The pinnacle national division. Features advanced etymologies, international loanwords, homophones, and championship-tier vocabulary.
- ✓ ₦1,000,000 Scholarship contest
- ✓ Slot on Team Nigeria
- ✓ Representation at World Spelling Bee
💰 Prizes & Scholarship Awards
Rewarding intellect and dedication with transformative educational scholarships.
₦1,000,000
University ScholarshipsAwarded to the National Champion & Runners-up, Plus Exciting Cash Prizes & more
National Trophies
Trophies & MedalsPrestigious golden cups, medals, and official certificates of national excellence for spellers and schools.
Coach Awards
Coach of the YearRecognition certificates and monetary rewareds for teachers who mentor victorious national finalists.
🌍 The Pathway to the World Stage
From your classroom in Nigeria to the highest international podiums.
State Level Qualifiers
Held in all 36 States of the Federation and the FCT, Abuja. Top-performing spellers from schools earn their credentials to represent their state.
National Grand Finale
The best spellers in Nigeria compete before an adjudication panel and a nationwide audience for the grand prize of up to ₦1,000,000 scholarship.
African & World Spelling Bee
The National Champions are inducted into Team Nigeria, earning an opportunity to represent Nigeria at the continental African Spelling Bee and the global Spelling Bee World Cup!
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Will You Be Nigeria's Next National Champion?
Register your children or students today for the upcoming state qualifiers and embark on the life-changing journey to national and world victory.