ISBE Nexus is the affiliation layer of the International Spelling Bee Ecosystem — connecting schools, organisers and regional competitions on one platform. Paperless from the first round to the final word.
Learning Edition available now on the Microsoft Store
The architecture that runs a spelling bee properly — each role sees exactly what it needs, and nothing it shouldn't.
Full control of the round. Pronounce, repeat, define, mark correct or incorrect — every decision captured the moment it is made.
A clean, distraction-free view for the child at the microphone. The word, the timer, and nothing else to intimidate them.
Live standings and results projected for the hall. Parents, teachers and sponsors follow every round as it happens.
Run the format your competition already uses — or introduce a new one without changing systems.
One word per speller per round. The classic elimination format, adjudicated live with pronunciation, definition and sentence on request.
Each speller faces a set of words in a single turn. Scored on total correct, ideal for larger fields where time is tight.
Tests meaning, not just spelling. Multiple-choice rounds that broaden the competition beyond orthography alone.
Timed rapid-fire spelling against the clock. High energy for the audience and an excellent tie-breaker.
Sound-based challenges designed for younger learners, building the foundation before formal spelling begins.
Schools compete as units with combined scoring, so participation extends well beyond a single star speller.
Start with practice at home or in the classroom. Scale up to a full managed competition when you are ready.
Affiliating with ISBE Nexus does not replace your identity — it backs it. Your branding stays on the screens, the certificates and the stage.
Nexus provides the software, the structure and the recognition, so a bee run in a school hall carries the same standard as a national final.
Affiliate your competition
Affiliation is not a certificate on a wall. It is a working portal your organisation uses all year.
Upload your own word lists by spreadsheet — no technical skill required. Group them by grade, round or difficulty and push them straight to your spellers.
Set a challenge each week to keep learners practising between competitions. Participation and scores feed back into your dashboard automatically.
Register schools, assign spellers and manage entries in bulk. Import an entire school from one spreadsheet.
See which learners are practising, which words are causing trouble, and how each school is tracking ahead of the finals.
Generate results and certificates carrying your logo alongside the ISBE Nexus affiliate mark — locally run, internationally recognised.
Your official member badge for your website and printed programmes, plus a listing in the ISBE Nexus network directory.
Download the Learning Edition from the Microsoft Store, or visit the main site for the full picture of the International Spelling Bee Ecosystem.
