CREST International Spell Bee (CISB) - Summer Round
Trophy for Top Rankers
CREST International Spell Bee (CISB) - Summer Round is a competition by CREST Olympiads for students in Class 1–8, open to students across India. Registration closes 30 Jun 2026.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 1–8
Fee
₹225
Duration
60 minutes
Format
Individual
Time needed
Approximately 1-2 hours per week for preparation.
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 May 2026
- Registration closes
- 30 Jun 2026
- Competition
- 7 Jul 2026 – 5 Aug 2026
- Results
- 8 Sept 2026
Online · CREST Olympiads Platform
About This Opportunity
The CREST International Spell Bee (CISB) Summer Round is an online assessment designed to improve students' skills in spelling, meaning, and pronunciation of English words. It helps students foster their lexical development, which forms the basis of the English language. The exam is designed by English language experts and is proctored online.
This competition is open to students from KG to Grade 8, studying in any Indian-recognized educational board such as CBSE, ICSE, or State Board. Students residing outside of India are also eligible to participate. The CREST International Spell Bee Summer is conducted in two levels, with qualification for Level 2 depending on the marks obtained in Level 1.
Participating in the CREST International Spell Bee builds confidence in spelling, pronunciation, and meaning comprehension. It enhances word recognition skills through an engaging and structured format. The competition prepares students for competitive exams like SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, and Olympiads.
The exam consists of two sections: Spell Bee and Rapid Fire. The Oxford Learner's Dictionary is used as a reference for spellings and meanings. The exam is conducted online and includes multiple-choice and audio-based questions.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 1–8
- Age Range
- 3 - 14 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students studying in any Indian-recognized educational board, such as CBSE, ICSE, or State Board, can register for the Spell Bee exam.
Open to students in KG to Grade 8 from any recognized board (CBSE, ICSE, State Board) across India and worldwide.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The CREST International Spell Bee competition syllabus is uploaded on the website for students in grades KG-8. The exam syllabus consists of interesting sections like Word Champ, Spell Spies, Sound Check, Spellacadabra, Spell-o-Spell, Word Connection, Word Makeup, Mingle-Mangle, PictureSpeak, etc. Students can also find a Spell Bee words list on the syllabus page. A separate word list is there for each grade. About 80% of questions will come from the given Spell Bee words list.
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
Trophy & Medals for Winners
The top 3 students globally are awarded an Achiever's Trophy and a merit certificate. Medals are awarded to the top 40% of students in the Level 2 exam.
Certificate
Certificate of Merit
All students who qualify for the Level 2 exam receive a Certificate of Merit. A digital participation certificate is awarded to every participant. Top performers receive special recognition.
Opens doors to
The competition enhances vocabulary and language skills, which are crucial for performing well in competitive exams required for higher education, such as the SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- India's first online proctored Spell Bee exam
- Online Rapid Fire round
- Two levels of exam
Exam format
- Total marks
- 100
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Format
- MCQs + Audio Based Questions
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
The exam consists of two sections: Section 1: Spell Bee (55 minutes) – Multiple Choice Questions; Section 2: Get, Set, Spell! (5 minutes) – Audio based questions
How entries are judged
The exam assesses students on the basis of Meaning, Spelling and Pronunciation of the words in English language
Selection process
Qualification for Level 2 depends on marks obtained in Level 1
How to apply
- 1Students can register online directly on the official website.
How to prepare
- Read books
- Learn new vocabulary
- Practice previous years' question papers
- Follow a proper study routine and do regular revisions
- Give 2 free practice tests available for the Rapid Fire Round
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The exam fee is INR 225 for students studying and enrolling from India. For students studying and residing outside of India, the fee is country specific.
Refund policy
Once registration is done there will be no refund granted under any circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for CREST International Spell Bee (CISB) - Summer Round?
The registration deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
Is CREST International Spell Bee (CISB) - Summer Round free?
₹225 registration
Who can participate in CREST International Spell Bee (CISB) - Summer Round?
Students in Class 1–8. children aged 3-14.
What will my child gain from CREST International Spell Bee (CISB) - Summer Round?
Builds confidence in spelling, pronunciation, and meaning comprehension. Enhances word recognition skills through an engaging and structured format. Prepares students for competitive exams like SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, and Olympiads. Focuses on listening, phonetics, and application-based spelling rather than rote memorization. Develops vocabulary, comprehension, and phonetic awareness. Provides exposure to a global competitive environment. Certificates are provided to all participants to recognize their achievement.. Achiever's Trophy for the top 3 students globally.. Medals for the top 40% of students in the Level 2 exam.. Certificate of Merit for all Level 2 qualifiers..
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