Bringing the joy of spelling to students across Canada
Founded in 2018, the Canada Super Spelling Bee is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and fostering a love of learning — from classroom bees to the national stage.
National Competitors
Competing Schools
School Spellers
Provinces
Not-for-profit · Since 2018
We are dedicated to promoting literacy and fostering a love for learning among students across Canada — one word at a time.
Our Values
Sportsmanship
We play fair, respect others, and celebrate every effort.
Education
Curiosity drives us to grow, explore, and innovate together.
Community
We build each other up and thrive as one supportive team.
Fun
Joy fuels our journey—every moment is worth celebrating.
Recognition
We honor achievements and shine a light on every success.
Integrity
Honesty and trust guide all we do, in and out of the bee.
A Speller's Journey
Jan – Feb
Classroom Bees
Thousands of students compete in their classrooms to place into their school bees.
Feb – Mar
Regional & School Bees
Top spellers compete in school and regional bees to qualify for the national competition.
Apr – Jun
Preparation
Hundreds of qualifiers receive their word lists and prepare for the national stage in Ottawa.
July
The National Bee
The best spellers compete in Ottawa for the national championship, prizes, and the School Award Plaque.
From one bee to a nation
The Canada Super Spelling Bee is committed to fostering a love for spelling and learning among students. Our story exemplifies that dedication at every step.
2018
2018
Canada Super Spelling Bee was founded in 2018 after Jaden Zhang competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and wanted to bring the same joyous experience to Canadian students.
There was much more to spelling bees than just memorizing words, and he wanted to create a platform that would help students experience a bee community.
2019
2019
The Canada Super Spelling Bee hosts its first competition at Immaculata High School with 48 spellers. Sriram Hathwar, a 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champion, was the guest pronouncer and Paul Hamrick, a Scripps finalist, was the guest head judge.
The bee was a huge success, with Timothy Riscalas, a grade 8 from Immaculata Catholic High School, being declared champion. The community continued to grow with more students and parents getting involved.
2020
2020
Canada Super Spelling Bee goes online, holding the first ever online Canadian National Spelling Bee and International Spelling Bee in 2020. The event attracted over 80 participants from across Canada. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson provided a congratulatory video to Canada Super Spelling Bee and the participants.
Canada Super Spelling Bee also donated all proceeds from the competitions to Ottawa hospitals to help with the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021
2021
Canada Super Spelling Bee hosts over 50 world-class international spellers for their online international competition. Many of their champions, like Zaila Avantgard, went on to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee as well.
This year also saw many VIP judges and pronouncers, including many of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Octochamps.
2022
2022
The bee community continues to grow, with more students and parents getting involved. Canada Super Spelling Bee prepares to go back in-person for the first time since 2019.
2023
2023
The Canada National Super Spelling Bee is back in person, with hundreds of school spellers working hard to prepare for the competition at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa.
The bee also received national recognition, with the Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Ontario sending letters of appreciation and congratulations to CSSB and spellers. Additionally, the bee received coverage from Rogers News and CTV News, showcasing the dedication and hard work of the spellers.
2024
2024
Over 10K school spellers from across Canada are recorded to be competing for the top spots at the Canada National Super Spelling Bee being held at Algonquin College.
2025
2025
Over 30K school spellers from across Canada competed for the top spots at the Canada National Spelling Bee held at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa — the largest national bee in CSSB history.
The bee received national media attention with CBC Sports providing a live YouTube stream of the championship, bringing the excitement to fans across the country.
The bee also held its first ever round of regional competitions in Newfoundland and Labrador, with the St. John's Elks Club organizing an incredibly successful bee.
Early 2026
Early 2026
Schools from across Canada and more provinces than ever before are registering for the 2026 Canada National Super Spelling Bee, to be held July 17–18 in Ottawa. The bee continues to grow with thousands more students joining the spelling bee community each year.
Preparation is in full swing, with Spring Term courses and a Summer Camp program helping students sharpen their skills ahead of the national championship.
What People Are Saying
Parent
My son is enrolled for the spelling bee and totally enjoys it. Content is rich — he's been exposed to lots of words, their origins and meanings. Highly recommend.
Parent
My daughter started last year and I saw a lot of improvement in her vocabulary. She's always excited to attend. Skilled teachers and very professional.
Partner
Connecting with CSSB would be great for NACLO in Canada, for this event and in the future.
Speller
I've participated for the past two years, and I'm even more excited this year!
Mayor of Ottawa
Thank you to the Canada Super Spelling Bee for organizing this great event!
Parent
My son is enrolled for the spelling bee and totally enjoys it. Content is rich — he's been exposed to lots of words, their origins and meanings. Highly recommend.
Parent
My daughter started last year and I saw a lot of improvement in her vocabulary. She's always excited to attend. Skilled teachers and very professional.
Partner
Connecting with CSSB would be great for NACLO in Canada, for this event and in the future.
Speller
I've participated for the past two years, and I'm even more excited this year!
Mayor of Ottawa
Thank you to the Canada Super Spelling Bee for organizing this great event!
Parent
My son is enrolled for the spelling bee and totally enjoys it. Content is rich — he's been exposed to lots of words, their origins and meanings. Highly recommend.
Parent
My daughter started last year and I saw a lot of improvement in her vocabulary. She's always excited to attend. Skilled teachers and very professional.
Partner
Connecting with CSSB would be great for NACLO in Canada, for this event and in the future.
Speller
I've participated for the past two years, and I'm even more excited this year!
Mayor of Ottawa
Thank you to the Canada Super Spelling Bee for organizing this great event!
Parent
My son is enrolled for the spelling bee and totally enjoys it. Content is rich — he's been exposed to lots of words, their origins and meanings. Highly recommend.
Parent
My daughter started last year and I saw a lot of improvement in her vocabulary. She's always excited to attend. Skilled teachers and very professional.
Partner
Connecting with CSSB would be great for NACLO in Canada, for this event and in the future.
Speller
I've participated for the past two years, and I'm even more excited this year!
Mayor of Ottawa
Thank you to the Canada Super Spelling Bee for organizing this great event!
Speller
My motivation is to improve my spelling, have fun, and join a community!
Speller
I realized spelling bees are not only fun, but really educational and challenging!
OCSB Director of Education
We wish you the very best at the Canadian National Spelling Bee.
Mayor of Calgary
Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and community leaders who took the time to encourage and nurture our youth!
Speller
I encourage spellers to join because it's enjoyable and helps heighten your vocabulary.
Speller
My motivation is to improve my spelling, have fun, and join a community!
Speller
I realized spelling bees are not only fun, but really educational and challenging!
OCSB Director of Education
We wish you the very best at the Canadian National Spelling Bee.
Mayor of Calgary
Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and community leaders who took the time to encourage and nurture our youth!
Speller
I encourage spellers to join because it's enjoyable and helps heighten your vocabulary.
Speller
My motivation is to improve my spelling, have fun, and join a community!
Speller
I realized spelling bees are not only fun, but really educational and challenging!
OCSB Director of Education
We wish you the very best at the Canadian National Spelling Bee.
Mayor of Calgary
Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and community leaders who took the time to encourage and nurture our youth!
Speller
I encourage spellers to join because it's enjoyable and helps heighten your vocabulary.
Speller
My motivation is to improve my spelling, have fun, and join a community!
Speller
I realized spelling bees are not only fun, but really educational and challenging!
OCSB Director of Education
We wish you the very best at the Canadian National Spelling Bee.
Mayor of Calgary
Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and community leaders who took the time to encourage and nurture our youth!
Speller
I encourage spellers to join because it's enjoyable and helps heighten your vocabulary.