BEST IN ENGLISH 

2026

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Online English language competition

Mobile phone friendly

For all high schools of any type

For students aged 14-20

Already a 14th season

2025 STATISTICS

31 456 students

793 schools

32 countries

NEXT COMPETITION

26 November, 2026

9:00-14:00 CET

60 minutes

What is Best in English contest?

Best In English is a unique online English competition for students aged 14-20 worldwide, helping schools benchmark English skills internationally and motivating students to keep improving.

The best student wins a 2-week trip to Canada.

“No competition, no progress.” - Bela Karolyi. We believe that healthy competition helps students grow, push their limits and discover what they are capable of.

Watch a short video to learn more about BIE.

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UPDATED PRIZE SYSTEM FOR BIE 2026

20.05.2026 | 189 days until contest

We would like to inform all participating schools and teachers that the Prize System for...

2026 BIE registration

03.02.2026 | 295 days until contest

The registration for the 2026 Best In English is now open. What’s new? If your...

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Best In English media coverage

Best In English has attracted media attention as one of the world’s largest online English competitions for secondary school students. The competition has been featured in newspapers, online media, local news and TV coverage, highlighting the achievements of talented students and schools from around the world. For media enquiries, interviews or more information about the competition, please contact us at info@bestinenglish.org.

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BIE partnership program

We cooperate with educational institutions, travel and study abroad agencies and international partners around the world. Interested in becoming a Best In English partner or exploring possible cooperation? Get in touch with us at info@bestinenglish.org and we will be happy to discuss the options with you.

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Simona Čiháková

Technical College of Civil Engineering

Pilsen, Czech Republic

Technical College of Civil Engineering in Pilsen Czech Republic is sending lots of thanks and regards and is looking forward to next competition! :) See U next year!

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Alessandra Baciga

Liceo Scientifico Enrico Fermi

Padova, Italy

Thank you to all the staff of BIE. Great organization and great fun for the students who enjoyed watching photos of their peers from far - and at the same time near - foreign countries.

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Deimantė Matulienė

"Atžalynas" gymnasium

Kėdainiai, Lithuania

Dear Andrea, Thank your for your help, it was a pleasure keeping in touch with you.

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