Officially Co-Organised by the English-Speaking Union (ESU) & ASEEDER
🌍 Jointly Supported by Macao Polytechnic University
🏛 About the Organiser
The English-Speaking Union (ESU), established in 1918 and founded by Sir Evelyn Wrench, is one of the UK’s oldest educational charities. Governed by a Royal Charter and headquartered at Dartmouth House, London, the ESU’s patrons have included Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Winston Churchill, and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. With 54 branches worldwide and over one million young participants, the ESU is a global leader in promoting English communication, cultural understanding, and oracy skills for peace and progress.
🌟 Why Join YPSC?
⭐ The first international public speaking competition for ages 6–16, inspired by ESU’s world-renowned IPSC (ages 16–20).
⭐ Designed to develop oracy, the core speaking skill equivalent to literacy and numeracy.
⭐ Focused on four skill sets: Reasoning & Evidence, Listening & Response, Expression & Delivery, and Organisation & Prioritisation.
⭐ Provides international exposure—from online preliminary rounds to live finals in Macau and the University of Cambridge.
⭐ Winners receive global recognition, certificates, and mentorship from ESU-trained experts.
📖 Competition Overview
The YPSC 2025–2026 is structured in three stages:
1️⃣ Preliminary Round (Online Submission)
2️⃣ Asia Round (Macau, China)
3️⃣ Global Finals (University of Cambridge, UK)
📍 Preliminary Round
Eligibility: Students aged 6–16 (Grades 1–10)
Format: Online prepared speech video submission
Registration Deadline: Before November 8, 2025
Submission Deadline: Before 18:00, November 12, 2025
Categories:
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Primary School – Beginner (Grades 1–2)
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Primary School – Intermediate (Grades 3–4)
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Primary School – Advanced (Grades 5–6)
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Secondary School (Grades 7–10)
Awards:
🏅 Gold – Top 15% | 🥈 Silver – Top 15.01–25% | 🥉 Bronze – Top 25.01–50%
📘 Asia Round
Co-Organised by: ESU, ASEEDER & Macao Polytechnic University
Location: Macau, China
Date: Late January / Early February 2026
Eligibility: Finalists with Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards in Preliminary Round
Highlights:
🎤 Public Speaking Masterclass
🗣️ Prepared Speech & Impromptu Speech Challenge
🏅 Gold – Top 15% | Silver – Top 15.01–25% | Bronze – Top 25.01–50%
🎓 Global Finals
Venue: Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, UK
Date: July–August 2026
Eligibility: Finalists with Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards in the Asia Round
Category: Primary School – Intermediate and above
Sessions Include:
📚 5-Day Public Speaking Bootcamp
🤝 British Student Friendship Tournament
🏛 Cultural Immersion & London Tour
🎯 Evaluation Framework
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Expression & Delivery – Speak confidently and engage the audience.
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Organisation & Prioritisation – Present arguments clearly and logically.
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Reasoning & Evidence – Defend statements with strong logic and examples.
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Listening & Response – Analyze and respond effectively (assessed in later rounds).
📜 Certificate & Official Resources
🏆 Every participant receives an ESU Certificate of Participation.
📘 Registered students gain access to official resources, guidelines, and speech templates.
💡 Video Submission Requirements
🎥 Language: English
🕐 Duration: Based on category (1–4 minutes max)
📱 Recording: One take, no editing, clear audio, well-lit background
🚫 Restrictions: No social media posting, no AI or editing tools allowed
📅 Key Dates
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Registration Deadline: November 8, 2025
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Submission Deadline: November 12, 2025 (18:00)
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Asia Round: January/February 2026
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Global Finals: July/August 2026
📝 Deadline: Before 18:00 on November 12, 2025
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://forms.gle/R3xLMnFLCrXuzUTXA