BEST IN ENGLISH
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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.
news
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...
for media
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.
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
Mirjana Savić Obradović
Mathematical Grammar School
Belgrade, Serbia
Dear BIE Team, ….above all, this has been a unique experience for all the pupils (and the teachers as well) bringing another prospective in terms of competitions and international communication.
Levente Klőr
Secondary Vocational School
Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
Greetings from the Secondary Vocational School from Dunajská Streda, Slovakia! Thank you for organizing this great competition!
Loreta Vainauskienė
Kruonis Gymnasium
Kruonis, Lithuania
Dear Andrea, everything went smoothly during the test. Thank you and the team of BIE. Pagarbiai