National Science Bee Elementary & Middle School Divisions
by International Academic Competitions (IAC)
The National Science Bee is a quiz competition for individual students testing knowledge across all science aspects. Elementary divisions are for students up to 5th grade. The initial Online Regional Qualifying Exam is free, with regional tournaments from October 2026 to May 2027.
About
The National Science Bee, organized by International Academic Competitions (IAC), is a quiz competition for individual students testing knowledge across all aspects of science. It includes elementary divisions for students in 3rd Grade & Younger, 4th Graders, and 5th Graders (up to 8th grade). Students begin by taking a free Online Regional Qualifying Exam, which becomes available at the start of the academic year (Fall 2026). Regional Tournaments, held both online and in-person from October 2026 to May 2027, feature buzzer-based questions. The top students from regionals qualify for the National Championships. The initial Online Regional Qualifying Exam is free to take.
Who's eligible
3rd Grade & Younger, 4th Graders, and 5th Graders (up to 8th grade)
How to enroll
Free Online Regional Qualifying Exam.
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Information current as of Sep 28, 2026.