Johannesburg SENIOR Open Spelling Bee

Johannesburg Open Senior Spelling Competition 2026

The road to the South African Finals starts here!

Join us for the Johannesburg Open Senior Competition, where spellers from across the region will battle it out for a chance to qualify for the South African Finals at Sun City in December 2026.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026

Time: 8:00am 4:00pm

Venue: Emeris Ruimsig - Johannesburg Campus

Entry Fee

R150 per participant

Your entry includes:

• Lunch
• Goody bags
• Participation certificates
• Spot prizes throughout the day

Age Category

Senior Division: 14 16 years old

Age is calculated on what the speller s age was on 1 January 2026

This is more than just a spelling competition it s a celebration of language, confidence, learning, and opportunity.

Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your place!