Welcome to International Academic Competitions!

We’re excited to reach out to social studies teachers across the USA with a new school year for the National History Bee & National Geography Bee for students in Grades K-8:

Students participating in an International Academic Competitions event

Each Bee Has 3 Stages:

Stage
1

Free Online Regional Qualifying Exam

50 questions, Multiple Choice. Just fill out the IAC Sponsor Account Sign Up Form to get access to the exams for your students or your child!

Stage
2

Regional Tournaments

Played with a Buzzer System! Fill out the IAC Sponsor Account Sign Up Form to Receive Tournament Invitations in Your Region!

Stage
3

National Championships

Also on the Buzzer! Annually on Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando. Over 2000 Students Attended in May 2025!

IAC Sponsor Account Sign Up Form

By competing in the National History Bee & National Geography Bee, students can:

Build confidence in a friendly and exciting competition with grade-appropriate questions
Reinforce their classroom studies and state social studies standards

Compete at over 150 in-person and online Regional Tournaments
Make like-minded friends at tournaments who share their interests
Have lots and lots of fun!

Advantages for Teachers & Administrators

Students get excited about history and geography!

Qualifying Exams take just 20 minutes

Parents typically take their children to and pay for tournaments

Prepare students for future success through introductions to new topics

Advantages for Parents & Students

Different age divisions for each grade

Numerous practice resources available

Qualify for Regionals, Nationals & even World Championship-level events!

Compete all the way through 12th Grade in each bee in our Varsity & Junior Varsity Divisions!

Please explore our website for details and then sign up for the free Qualifying Exams to get started. For questions, please email info@iacompetitions.com or call us at 802-923-0400 at any time. Good luck!