‘We never thought we’d make it this far‘

All teams in Mace have achieved great things but, this year, we discovered one had made it to the grand finals almost entirely of their own volition

‘I knew we’d be in for a treat’

George-Håkon Benson, Director of Debating and Public Speaking at City of London School for Girls, tells us why he brought his Year 7 & 8 students to watch the Grand Final of our International Public Speaking Competition 2025

‘In a world of roaring conformity, the most radical act is to stay yourself’

An Impassioned Address: 2024 ESU International Public Speaking Competition winner Mickael Naouri speaks at the House of Lords

How to give the best speech of your life

Four national winners from our International Public Speaking Competition share the tips and tricks that drove them to success

Watching students develop through just one year of ESU Competitions

A journey of a thousand miles begins with... three ESU competitions!

HRH Princess Anne becomes our Patron

We are delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has graciously accepted the role of Patron for the English-Speaking Union

Attached to English

Colchester branch helps trainee German attaches with their public speaking skills

Torquay takes the crown!

Torquay Girls’ Grammar School has been named the best team in the English-Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition 2025

Sri Lanka wins the IPSC

17-year-old Sashane Dassanayake is the winner of the International Public Speaking Competition 2025

Radley reigns supreme

For the second year running, Radley College has won the ESU Schools’ Mace