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.
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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.
References
Vladimíra Mašková
Gymnázium Písek
Písek, Czech Republic
Dear Best in English team, Thank you for organizing this competition which our students like and are eager to take part in every year. I also really appreciate that you are always ready to answer my questions and help.
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!
Oliwia Świerkot - student
I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. L. Kruczkowskiego w Tychach
Tychy, Poland
"As a 3rd BIE best student I won a voucher for the European Summer School. After realizing that I would never have been able to afford it on my own it seemed like an opportunity I couldn’t pass on. I went, had the time of my life and am definitely going back next year."
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