The Spelling Bee is run by Young Educators Foundation, a Ghanaian charity whose vision is to improve the lives of our youth through literacy, as well as champion the cause of education. We strongly believe that education cannot be limited to only what is taught in the classroom; co-curriculum. As such, our programmes are meant to complement the school curriculum.

Our Story

History of
The Bee

The Spelling Bee is a literacy programme that teaches primary children between ages 7 and 13, how to improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, learn and understand word concepts and develop English usage which will help them all their lives. TSB is affiliated to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the USA

The Spelling Bee started in 2007 with only 6 schools, where Maria Isabel Kubabom SOS Herman Gmeiner School, Tema won and went on to the USA to represent Ghana. Maria’s then appearance at the 80th Scripps Spelling Bee made history as the first time an African was ever represented in this international contest. Ghana has since been the only African country participating.

What Does The Spelling Bee Teach?

Giovanni Adjei, 2024 (Current) Spelling Bee Champion!

Giovanni Adjei, a 10-year-old student from Christ The King International School, emerged victorious at The Spelling Bee 2024 National Finals by accurately spelling “guijo”, a notable Philippine timber tree known for its robust and heavy hardwood, characterized by a distinctive figure and moderately fine texture. This marks Giovanni’s second appearance in the Bee.

Aside from his academic pursuits, Giovanni indulges in playing the keyboard and soccer, all while nurturing his passion for reading. With a personal goal of consuming over 200 words daily, he also clinched the top spot in his group during the recent UCMAS competition. Fascinated by the pre-colonial history of Sierra Leone, Giovanni aspires to visit the country someday.

A prominent figure in his school’s drama club, Giovanni’s meticulous preparation for the Bee undoubtedly contributes to his success. Dreaming of a stint as an actor to leverage his drama club skills, he finds joy in mastering complex words, with a particular fondness for the word “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis”.

Wondering how To Kick off Your Spelling Journey?

Are you intrigued about words, how they work and how they came about? You are at the right place! We are excited to introduce to you Bee Prepared, a strand of The Spelling Bee.