The ISA Public Speaking Competition is an opportunity for students to display their oratory skills by performing a reading or speech to an audience. KS2 students are asked to perform a poetry reading, whilst KS3-5 are challenged to write and deliver their own speech. By practicing public speaking, students can build their confidence and learn to communicate clearly.
Open for entries: Tuesday 5 November 2024
Deadline: Tuesday 14 January 2025
Final: Wednesday 26 March 2025, Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, CB2 1TA
Thanks to our partner for the competition this year, the English Speaking Union (ESU).
The English-Speaking Union is an education charity and international membership organisation working to give children and young people the speaking and listening (oracy) skills they need to thrive. They run a range of public speaking, debate and performance competitions for secondary-aged students, and offer a comprehensive oracy programme for primary and prep schools, Oracy in Action. Contact [email protected] to find out more.
ESU Resources:
- Top Tips for Public Speaking
- 4 Oracy Skill Sets
- Oracy In Your Classroom
- Resoning and Evidence Resource Sheet
If you have any queries about our competitions, please contact us at [email protected].
Only schools whose Head is a member of ISA are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining ISA.