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Parent – Child Spelling Bee Competition – 2027 Edition

Parent-Child SpellBond: a global competition affiliated with the World English Council, bringing live and online spelling challenges to audiences everywhere – through two formats, starting with Parent-Child Opens.

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01 · Adult Open

For people who thought spelling bees ended with school.

Designed for adult participants from varied backgrounds — students, professionals, founders, educators, specialists and anyone who likes the peculiar satisfaction of getting a difficult word exactly right.

  • Live, hosted and competitive
  • Built for participation and spectatorship
  • Event-specific rules published before registration
  • Difficulty shaped for an adult audience
02 · Parent + Child Open

Two generations. One shared challenge.

A public competition where the experience belongs to the team, not one person while the other watches. The design balances participation so parent and child both matter to the moment.

  • Parent-child team participation
  • Designed around shared decision-making
  • Eligibility defined per announced event
  • Family-friendly without feeling childish
What to expect

The surprise is part of the experience.

We publish enough for you to know what you are signing up for — eligibility, timing, venue, registration terms and the rules you need — without turning the live competition into something you can rehearse from a webpage.

1

Clear entry information

Every listing will state who can participate, how registration works and what participants need to know beforehand.

2

Hosted live experience

The event is designed as something to watch and react to, not only a sequence of turns at a microphone.

3

Fair challenge

Competition design, judging and participant instructions are structured to make the outcome credible as well as entertaining.

4

Event-specific character

Public events may vary by city, venue, audience size and theme rather than following one rigid template.

Competition details

Rules for SpellBond – Parent-Child Spelling Bee Competition

How to Participate?

  • Register your parent-child team online through the official registration link
  • Select your preferred category based on your child’s grade
  • Complete payment to confirm your spot
  • Confirmation and further instructions will be sent via email

1. Eligibility

  • One team = one parent/guardian (aged 18+) and one child (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, academic year 2026–2027)
  • A parent may register with only one child per competition cycle
  • Valid ID and age/grade proof must be provided at registration or on request

2. Team Format

  • Both parent and child are official team members and may be called upon to spell during different rounds
  • Only the team member whose turn it is may spell; the other member may not prompt, mouth letters, or assist during that turn
  • Team roles (who spells in which round) are defined by the round format, not chosen freely by the team

3. Word Presentation

  • Words will be read aloud clearly by an official pronouncer
  • Teams may request: the word’s definition, its use in a sentence, its language of origin, or a repeat of the word – each only once per word
  • The team must begin spelling within the specified time limit (typically 30–60 seconds) after the word is given

4. Spelling Rules

  • Words must be spelled aloud, letter by letter, in a clear and audible voice
  • Once a letter is spoken, it cannot be changed; once the team indicates they are finished, the spelling is final
  • Misspelling, skipping a letter, or exceeding the time limit results in an elimination point (per the strike system below)

5. Marking, Strike / Elimination System

  • Combined scoring – Marks are calculated by combining the parent’s and child’s scores together, though each is given a separate, independent set of spellings
  • Grade-based difficulty – The child’s spelling words are set according to their school class/grade for the 2026–2027 academic year
  • Teams are eliminated after 3 strikes (incorrect spellings)
  • Strike counts may reset at the start of each round, depending on the competition stage
  • Judges’ and pronouncer’s decisions are final in all cases of disputed spelling or pronunciation

Standard & Grade-Wise Level (2026–2027)

A systematically organised, research-based competition with national and international assessments for students from Senior KG to Grade 12, designed for a matchless mastery of English spelling.

Junior / Senior KGBee Level 0
Grade 1 & 2Bee Level 1
Grade 3 & 4Bee Level 2
Grade 5 & 6Bee Level 3
Grade 7 & 8Bee Level 4
Grade 9 & 10Bee Level 5
Grade 11 & 12Bee Level 6

6. Rounds & Progression

3 Rounds: Preliminary, Semifinal, and Final

  • Preliminary Round – Entry-level round to test foundational vocabulary and teamwork
  • Semi-final Round – Increased difficulty with rapid-fire challenges to test speed and accuracy
  • Final Round – Championship-level words plus a bonus round to determine the winning teams
  • The competition features multiple rounds of increasing difficulty, including team spelling, rapid-fire challenges, and a bonus round – designed to test vocabulary, teamwork, and quick thinking together
  • Teams advance based on cumulative performance, correct spellings, and time taken
  • Top-scoring teams from each round proceed to the next stage, up to the Grand Finale

Mode of Competition

  • Preliminary Round – Online Proctored
  • Semi-final Round – Online Proctored
  • Final Round – Face to Face, Offline (Venue TBA)

Dates of the Competition – 2027

  • Preliminary Round – 25th – 31st January, 2027
  • Semi-final Round – 1st – 8th April, 2027
  • Final Round – TBA

7. Conduct & Fair Play

  • No external assistance, electronic devices, or written notes are allowed during a team’s turn
  • Any attempt to cheat, communicate answers, or disrupt other teams will result in immediate disqualification
  • Teams are expected to maintain respectful conduct toward judges, pronouncers, and other participants throughout the event

8. Judges’ Authority

  • All decisions regarding spelling accuracy, pronunciation, timing, and disqualification are at the sole discretion of the judges and are final and binding
  • Any disputes must be raised immediately during the round, not after results are announced

9. Withdrawal & Substitution

  • A registered parent or child cannot be substituted once the competition has begun
  • Teams withdrawing after registration are subject to the event’s refund policy

10. Cash Prizes & Certification

  • Winning teams receive prizes/trophies as specified per category
  • All participating teams receive a certificate of participation regardless of outcome

11. Privacy Policy

  • Personal information collected during registration (name, age, grade, contact details, payment information) is used solely for competition administration and communication purposes
  • Participant data will not be sold or shared with third parties without consent, except where required for competition operations (e.g., payment processing, proctoring services) or by law
  • Photos, videos, or recordings taken during the competition (including online proctored rounds) may be used for promotional purposes unless the participant opts out in writing
  • Parents/guardians are responsible for the accuracy of information submitted on behalf of their child
  • Participants may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by contacting the organizers, subject to applicable retention requirements

12. Refund Policy

  • Registration fees are non-refundable once submitted
  • Exception: If the competition is cancelled by the organizers for any reason, eligible registration fees will be refunded as per the applicable refund schedule
  • No refunds will be issued for withdrawal, no-show, disqualification, or failure to advance to subsequent rounds
  • In case of postponement (rather than cancellation), registrations will automatically carry forward to the rescheduled dates; no refund will be issued in this case
  • Refund requests, where applicable, must be submitted in writing within the timeframe specified by the organizers

13. Grand World Finale – Terms & Conditions

  • The Grand World Finale is open only to teams that qualify through the Preliminary and Semifinal rounds
  • Finalist teams must confirm participation and submit valid ID and age/grade proof ahead of the Final Round
  • The Final Round will be conducted Face-to-Face, Offline at a venue to be announced (Venue TBA)
  • Finalist teams are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements unless otherwise specified by the organizers
  • All Finalist teams must comply with the full Rules of the Competition, including conduct, fair play, and judges’ authority sections
  • Organizers reserve the right to modify Final Round dates, venue, or format due to unforeseen circumstances, with advance notice provided to qualified teams
  • By participating in the Grand World Finale, teams agree to the use of their name, likeness, and performance footage for promotional and media purposes
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Questions

Public competition basics.

Public events are planned in two categories: adults and parent-child teams. The precise eligibility for a particular event will be published with its registration details.

SpellBond is intended as an India-wide format. We will publish locations only after venues and dates are confirmed rather than announcing speculative cities.

Each event listing will include the rules participants need to prepare and compete fairly. The website will not reveal every live mechanic or production detail.

Yes. Corporate, campus, association and family-event bookings are handled separately. Use the Book an Event page to start that conversation.

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