Welcome to the KFS Spelling Bee 2026! This year, students from different schools will compete together in one exciting event, showcasing their spelling prowess and challenging other great spellers. Our aim is to foster language skills, concentration, and public speaking in a fun and competitive environment.
Event: KFS Spelling Bee 2026
Date: May 16th, 2026 (Tentative; please check the timeline below)
Location: Korea Foreign School (Tentative; please check update page)
Purpose: To celebrate literacy, build academic community partnership, and provide an engaging academic challenge.
Schools interested in participating must complete a Google Form Sign-Up, providing:
School name
Coach/teacher contact information
Number of students per group/division
Student names & grade levels
Volunteer role contributions
Important Deadlines:
3 weeks before event: Registration & payment closes.
2 weeks before event: Confirmation email sent to registered schools.
1 week before event: Word lists and final event details distributed to registered schools.
Please fill out the form here.
Please note that specific dates will be provided by your school and updated here:
[February 2026]: Self-pace session for teachers and/or parents: An early informational session available, offering guidance on preparation and competition details before the official school year begins.
[March 2026 Throughout]:
Preliminary word list distributed to all grade levels 1-9. Teachers can begin planning for internal selection as the new school year commences.
Each school will hold its own school-level selections to pick finalists: Schools conduct their preliminary rounds to identify their top spellers for each division, now that the new academic year is underway.
Homeroom teachers will administer the dictation test to select top spellers: A key part of the school-level selection process, integrated into early term activities.
[April 17th, 2026]: Finalists officially confirmed and submitted by schools: Schools finalize and submit their list of selected finalists to the KFS Spelling Bee organizers. Please sign up here.
[April 24th, 2026]: Finalist will receive the final word list: The specific word list for the inter-school competition will be distributed to all confirmed finalists, providing focused study material for the upcoming weeks.
[May 1st, 2026]: Registration and payment for all finalists officially closes: This is the final deadline for schools to confirm their participating students.
[May 8th - 15th, 2026]: Students can create posters to cheer for finalists: A fun opportunity to build excitement and school spirit for the grand event!
[May 8th, 2026]: Final reminders distributed: (This is 1 week before the event, based on previous rules). Comprehensive information for all participants, including final venue arrangements and schedule.
[May 16th, 2026]: KFS Spelling Bee 2026 Final Contest! The grand competition day hosted at [venue name] with all participating students!
The KFS Spelling Bee is open to Grades 1 - 9 across all participating schools. The competition is structured into four distinct divisions to ensure fair and age-appropriate challenges:
Lower Elementary: Grades 1-3
Upper Elementary: Grades 4-6
Middle School: Grades7-9
For Students:
Practice spelling words from the provided list.
Break words into syllables to make them easier to remember.
Use flashcards or spelling apps.
Study with a partner or family member.
For Parents:
Quiz your student on words.
Help them use words in sentences.
Encourage daily spelling practice.
Read books together to expand vocabulary.
Provide positive reinforcement.