Public Speaking Competition
WHAT: Largest public speaking competition for schools in England and Wales
AGE: Years 9-11
HOW: Registration open now
WHEN: Registration closes on 1 October
Schools’
Mace
WHAT: The oldest and largest debating competition for schools
AGE: Years 7-13
HOW: Registration open now
WHEN: Registration closes on 01 October
Performing Shakespeare
WHAT: Inclusive, accessible competition allowing students to perform Shakespeare
AGE: Years 7-9
HOW: Registration open now
WHEN: Registration closes on 01 October
FIND OUT MORE
Registration for the 2021-22 competitions is now open. You can register for all of our competitions here.
Please see the documents on the right for more information on key dates and on the competitions’ structure and costs.
If you have any questions or queries, please email competition@esu.org or call 020 7529 1565.
World Schools Debating Championship
WHAT: The most respected international English-language debating competition
AGE: Students aged 14-19
HOW: Applications open in late August each year
Ouse Valley Junior Public Speaking Competition
WHAT: Public speaking competition for Bedfordshire primary schools
AGE: Years 4-5
HOW: Branch-led
Essex Junior Public Speaking Workshops & Competitions
WHAT: Public speaking workshops and competitions for Essex primary schools
AGE: Year 4
HOW: Branch-led by Colchester & Essex
Other Local Competitions
WHAT: Local competitions run by our branches across the country
AGE: Years 4-6 and Years 12 & 13
HOW: Branch-led
Registered charity number: 273136