FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About Kenya National Spelling Bee
Find answers to common questions about participation, registration, competition rules, teacher training, and more.
The bee requires composure under pressure and public speaking.
The bee requires composure under pressure and public speaking.
How many learners proceed to the Sub-County Championships from the School?
The top 3 participants from each participating school proceed to the Sub-County Championships.
How many spellers advance from the County Championship to the National Championship?
The top 3 participants from each County will proceed to the National Championship.
Is there a separate championship for each Class level?
Is there a separate championship for each Class level?
That doesn’t seem fair. Why not have separate competitions for each Class?
Is there a separate championship for each Class level?
Why are private schools eligible? It doesn't seem fair.
All participants undergo the same training using the provided resources, i.e. word lists and selected textbooks irrespective of their class levels.
Can an individual register for the Spelling Bee championship?
Yes. Individuals in classes 4 to 8 are eligible and encouraged to register for the 2019 Bee Championship through the website.
What if my school is not registered?
Registration is done individually on the KNSB website therefore you can still register as long as you are in class 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8.
Is there a word list to study?
Yes, word lists can be downloaded (link to downloads) from the KNSB Sample Word List.
Where do the words come from?
All of the words used in the championship can be found in the Oxford Advanced Learners English Dictionary and the selected 2019 textbooks and word lists.