ESU International Public Speaking Competition

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International

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 16 - 20

School level: Students aged 16-20 selected through an ESU-recognised national or regional public speaking competition

Competition stages: National or regional feeder competition; selected national winners attend IPSC Finals Week in London

Registration method: Qualification Required

Fee: Unknown

Online / in-person: In-person

Dates

Registration open: 2 Sept 2025

Registration deadline: 24 Nov 2025

Registration closed

Competition date start: 13 Jul 2026

Competition date end: 18 Jul 2026

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Competition Evaluation

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Suitable level: Expert Level
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Entry requirement: Qualification or invitation required

Skill demand: Advanced skill demand

Output: Mature or multi-part output

Preparation: Substantial preparation

Selection process: International selection

Recognition: International recognition


Why this level

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Last evaluated: 11 Jun 2026

Our Take

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Participants must be selected from their country or region public speaking competition; preliminary registration is completed by national competition organisers, not by individual students.

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 6 Jul 2026

Verification status: Verified


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Why this listing is included
  • Official ESU IPSC page says the competition brings young speakers from around the world to London and reaches over 100,000 young people in more than 40 countries.
  • Official ESU IPSC page says finalists are national winners of the ESU or other public speaking competitions in their country.
  • Official ESU IPSC page says the 2026 programme runs from Monday 13 July to Saturday 18 July 2026.
  • Official ESU IPSC page says the preliminary registration deadline is Friday 24 November 2025 and forms should be completed by national competition organisers.
  • Official ESU IPSC page says participants must have been selected from their country or region public speaking competition.
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