The National History Bee is an individual academic competition for elementary and middle school students that tests knowledge of a wide range of historical topics.
The competition is divided into three distinct stages:
Stage 1: An optional Intramural Bee and a mandatory Online Regional Qualifying Exam which students take at their school or home, under the supervision of a Sponsor.
Stage 2: The top students from the Online Regional Qualifying Exam compete against each other in a buzzer competition coordinated by the National History Bee at one of 35 sites across the United States called the Regional Finals.
Stage 3: The top finishers from the 35 Regional Finals are eligible to advance to the National Championships and compete for the title of National History Bee Champion!
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There are two ways to register:
School Registration: for any large group of people such as a school or homeschool association
Individual Registration: for any eligible child who is not otherwise participating under a School Registration
Both School and Individual Registrations should be completed by an adult Sponsor who will proctor Stage 1 and serve as a point of contact for Stages 2 and 3. The registration fees are as follows:
For Schools
Before November 1, 2013 — $130
After November 1, 2013 — $150
For Individuals (not participating under a school registration)
Before November 1, 2013 — $65
After November 1, 2013 — $75
Registration Deadline- January 31, 2014 Payment Deadline – January 31, 2014
(pre-Stage 1) Intramural Bee– October 15, 2013 – January 31, 2014 (optional)
(Stage 1) Online Regional Qualifying Exam – January 1 – January 31, 2014
(Stage 2) Regional Finals – To Be Announced
(Stage 3) National Championship – To Be Announced
Register Online here or on Paper here!
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This Year’s Finals:
(Stage 3) National Championship is to be held June 1, 2013 in Atlanta, GA.
