Competition
Events
ESU Schools’ Mace debating competition grand final 2026
Join us for the grand final of the oldest and largest schools’ debating competition in England and Wales. The ESU Schools’ Mace grand final takes place on Thursday 7 May, […]
ESU Public Speaking competition grand final 2026
Join us to watch the grand final of the English-Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition on Monday, 1 June. As the largest public speaking competition for schools in England and Wales, […]
ESU Performing Shakespeare competition grand final 2026
On Thursday, 25 June students will be taking to the stage at our Performing Shakespeare competition grand final. The competition inspires students to express their passion, ideas and imagination through […]
International Public Speaking Competition grand final 2026
Join us alongside the best young speakers from all over the world for the International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) grand final on Friday, 17 July! Bringing together talented young speakers […]

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