ZAMBIA SPELLING BEE

A Journey of Brilliance, Shaping Zambia’s future through words

Improving literacy levels in our country through reading and spelling

BEE-LIVE

Be part of our 2025 Spelling bee competitions

  • National Competitions with International Opportunities
  • Build Confidence and Academic Excellence
  • Connect with Fellow Young Scholars
  • Win Prestigious Awards and Recognition

    Eligiblity
    • TOTS
      Reception- grade 3
    • Primary
       9-12 Years old
    • Secondary
      13-16 Years old

Spelling Bee Events

2019 winner senior category Africa Spelling Bee

The African Spelling Bee Competitions, hosted in Uganda, was won by Francis Mwansa from Kafushi Secondary School.

20 October 2019

Jinja, Uganda

Africa Spelling Bee competition 2022 Blantyre Malawi

Zambia participated in the African Spelling Bee competition held in Blantyre, Malawi.

08 December 2022

Blantyre, Malawi

Zambia Flies to Abujua

Six spellers from across Zambia will represent the country at the Africa Spelling Bee in Abuja, Nigeria. The spellers are excited and optimistic.

09 April 2025

Abuja, Nigeria

Impact

Reaching over 60,000 students across the country, transforming lives through literacy

Inclusive Education

Bridging educational gaps and providing opportunities for all learners, including children with diverse abilities.

Community Engagement

Partnering with schools, parents, and stakeholders to create a sustainable reading culture

Upcoming Events

2025 Registrations now open

Competition Updates

Testmonials

Words from Our Champions

From beginner to national runner-up in a year, I will now represent Zambia at the Africa Spelling Bee. With determination, our team aims to bring the 2024 Continental Champion title home.

Tafadzwa Emmanuel Jonga Lake Road PTA School

Winning the 2019 Africa Spelling Bee Senior Category changed my life. It taught me persistence and critical thinking, opening doors across the continent. To future spellers: embrace every challenge.

Francis Mwansa Kafushi secondary school