BASE gives your students a taste of the vast world of business and accountancy as they compete with schools across the country for incredible prizes. The competition challenges students to apply the knowledge they've learnt at school to realistic business situations, helping them boost their employability skills for the next stage of their career, whether that’s university, an apprenticeship or employment.
Click on the button above to register your school. Shortly after, we will email you a digital registration pack which includes all the information you need to take part.
Place students into teams of no more than four. They will remain in these teams throughout the rest of the competition. Students do not need to be from the same class and there is no limit on the number of students that can enter, as long as they are aged 16-17.
You teams will need to complete an online game and video presentation. They can take part from 11 January to 29 March 2021.
The top 24 teams will be invited to the BASE National Final*, where they will take part in one final challenge to decide who will be crowned BASE National Champions. The National Champions will win fantastic prizes for themselves and their school, we will also be rewarding the runners up and individuals and teams who have excelled in particular business skills. *Please be aware that, due to COVID-19 and A-Level delays, the National Final may not take place as planned. We are currently considering other options and will update you if any changes occur.
The National Final includes a three course meal, awards ceremony and a free overnight stay at the venue*. Your students will also have the opportunity to network with the biggest school leaver and graduate employers and have the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
The National Champions will win:
The Runners-Up will win:
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Every year we award students and teams performing exceptionally well in areas such as communication, critical analysis and integrity. The winners of these receive employer sponsor-related prizes including highly sought after work experience opportunities and career coaching.
We’re also offering a £100 voucher of choice to the teacher who enters the most students during the online round!
*Please be aware that, due to COVID-19 and A-Level delays, the National Final may not take place as planned. We are currently considering other options and will update you if any changes occur.
Once you have registered to take part in BASE we will email you a registration pack which includes further information about the competition, lesson plans and materials to help you encourage your students to enter. Alongside this, we have created some additional downloadable resources to support you and your students throughout the competition.