BEST IN ENGLISH 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Online English language competition
Unlimited student participation
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.

news

Best In English recognised by the Slovak Ministry of Education

28.09.2026 | 58 days until contest

We are proud to announce that the Best In English competition has been included in...

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...

THEY WROTE ABOUT US

Best in English Around the World

Discover how schools, local media and educational institutions around the world share their Best in English stories and achievements.

for partners

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.

References

Marcus Hildebrandt

Hugo Treffner Gymnasium

Tartu, Estonia

A big thank you to the Best in English Team! Everything went smoothly here in Tartu, Estonia. :)

Deimantė Matulienė

"Atžalynas" gymnasium

Kėdainiai, Lithuania

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

Angele Ratkeviciene

Taurage "Versmes" gymnasium

Taurage, Lithuania

Students enjoyed the test. Thanks a lot for the possibility.

Partners

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