GASCA Japan Tokyo English Reading and Public Speaking Competition - Finals
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Please pay the entry fee first, registration form will be sent to the registered email after payment is completed:

English Recitation & Public Speaking Competition
HK$1,280.00


Competition bonus:

Overall Champion (one) -Received a cash prize of HK$2300

Overall runner-up (one)- Received a cash prize of HK$1600 

Overall runner-up (one)- Received a cash prize of HK$780


Competition Awards:

Champion (one for each group),Awarded to the contestant with the highest score, a certificate and a trophy will be awarded.
Runner-up (one from each group),The contestant with the second highest score will be awarded a certificate and a pennant.
Second runner-up (one from each group): The contestant with the third highest score will be awarded a certificate and a pennant.
Honorable Mention:The top XNUMX% of the participants - will receive a certificate and a pennant.
Merit Award:The next XNUMX% of the participants - will receive a certificate and a pennant.
Participation Award : The remaining contestants will receive a certificate 

Overall Champion (one) -Received a cash prize of HK$2300

Overall runner-up (one)- Received a cash prize of HK$1600 

Overall runner-up (one)- Received a cash prize of HK$780


 Outstanding Teacher Award, International English Reading and Public Speaking Competition, Tokyo, Japan - The mentor of each group of winners will receive a certificate and a trophy.
International English Reading and Public Speaking Competition in Tokyo, Japan-Silver Award for Talent Development: HK$500 cash prize, awarded to tutors who invite five or more students.
International English Reading and Public Speaking Competition in Tokyo, Japan - Gold Award for Talent Cultivation: HK$1000 cash prize, awarded to mentors who invite ten or more students.
Tokyo International English Reading and Public Speaking Competition-Education Award: The school/education center invites ten or more students to participate in each group of competitions, and they will receive a certificate and a trophy


If the judges believe that the contestants in this group have not reached the award-winning level, no award ranking and prizes for that ranking will be awarded.

Final game schedule:

final date : January 2024, 12 
Final venue:Ushigome Lecture Hall, Shinjuku-ku, Japan
Participants who are shortlisted for the final must complete the registration and payment for the final within 14 days after the results of the preliminary competition are announced

*The number of places in the final is limited. Participants must first obtain the qualifications and then register on a first-come-first-served basis; once the payment is confirmed, successfully admitted participants will be notified by email.

Awards ceremony:

The award ceremony will be held on December 12th after the competition at the Ushigome Lecture Hall in Shinjuku-ku, Japan. The champion will receive a certificate and trophy. The runner-up, third runner-up, honor and merit awards will receive certificates and banners.

The final registration fee includes certificates, trophies/pennants.Please note that the trophies and pennants presented at the awards ceremony are notwill notThe name of the winner is printed.

Participants who are unable to attend the award ceremony can apply for their certificates and trophies/pennants to be sent to the designated address after the competition. Shipping costs will be charged separately based on local postal charges.

The Association provides an exclusive trophy upgrade service. If winners want to apply for a trophy with their own name printed on it, they can go to the official website to apply for the upgrade service after the competition.Please note that customized trophies are an additional service, and the cost of upgrading customized trophies is not included in the registration fee, and the shipping fee will be charged separately according to the local postal fee.The trophy upgrade service takes 2-3 months to produce.If you can't wait, the association does not recommend applying for exclusive trophies.

Final venue:

Ushigome District Lecture Hall, Shinjuku, Japan

Friends, mentors and family members of the contestants must purchase tickets if they want to watch the competition.Tickets for the competition are HK$150 and will be on sale on the official website in mid-July.Participants do not need to purchase tickets.There are 11 seats in the venue, there is no allocation of seats, and sales are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The updated and larger stage has 400 seats. Step onto the international stage and feel the warmer applause!  

Competition registration steps:

Game Schedule:

* Competitors from various countries must carry the official government ID card or passport of the representative region for verification of the participating group and name*

Photos from past games:

FINAL details | Finals information: 

Other details of the competition:

Preliminary/final themes

Feel free to choose any theme

You are free to choose the same theme or different themes during the preliminary and final rounds.

language category

Language category: English
Competition category

Date of BirthSpeech time Time Limit
Group A | Born between 2018st Jan 2020 and 1st Dec 2018Within 2 minutes2 minutes
Group B | Born between 2015st Jan 2017 and 1st Dec 2015Within 3 minutes3 minutes
Group C | Born between 2008st Jan 2014 and 1st Dec 2008Within 4 minutes4 minutes
Group D | Born before 2007 or before | Born before 31st Dec 2007Within 5 minutes5 minutes
Final Rules

  • There is no dress code.
  • You are free to choose the same theme or different themes during the preliminary and final rounds.
  • Content must not contain vulgar or offensive language.
  • Participants are allowed to use cue cards during their presentations to assist in the delivery of their presentations.
  • If the set speech period is exceeded, a bell will sound to indicate the end of the speech period. Please stop speaking at that time.
  • After your speech, please exit from the wings of the stage and exit the building. We kindly ask for your cooperation and not to remain in the lobby.
  • All rights related to the recording, distribution and sale of performances, reviews, seminar recordings, recordings, etc. performed at GASCA International Competitions belong to the organizers.
  • Videos of performances, reviews and workshops from GASCA International competitions may be posted online without prior notice.
  • Filming or recording during competitions is prohibited.
  • The date and time of the judging will be determined by the sponsor.
  • Additional reservations and cancellations will be posted on the organizer's website if required.
  • There is no parking lot.Please come by public transport.
  • Preschool children are not allowed in the halls.Also, if it is determined that a contestant will be disturbed by crying, etc., we may ask them to leave the room.
  • All travel and accommodation expenses are borne by the participants themselves.
  • No refunds will be given after application for any reason.

Scoring criteria:

Judges will assign scores based on the following criteria:

Performance charm (20%): includes the speaker's posture, body language and overall stage presence. Maintaining a calm, confident presentation helps support your presentation and engage your audience.
Voice and Pronunciation (20%): Speaking clearly, using volume, rhythm and intonation appropriately to enhance your speech and make it more attractive to your audience is crucial. Pitch changes and pauses can significantly affect the delivery.
Emotional Expression (20%): Use emotion and emphasis appropriate to the content of the speech or recitation. It requires a delicate balance to convey the right emotion without overacting.
Subject Matter Communication (20%): Demonstrates a clear understanding of the subject matter that enables the speaker to communicate it in a way that makes the content accessible and vivid to the audience.
Overall performance (20%): This encompasses the overall effectiveness of the speech or recitation, including the speaker's ability to stay engaged, convey the message clearly, and leave a lasting impact on the audience.
Competition Awards:

Overall Champion (one) -Received a cash prize of HK$2300

Overall runner-up (one)-Received a cash prize of HK$1600

Overall runner-up (one)-Received a cash prize of HK$780

Champion (one for each group)-The contestant with the highest score will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Runner-up (one for each group)-The contestant with the second highest score will receive a certificate and a banner.

Second runner-up (one from each group)- The contestant with the third highest score will receive a certificate and a pennant.

Honor Award: The top XNUMX% of the contestants - will receive a certificate and a pennant.

Merit Award: The next XNUMX% of the participants - will receive a certificate and a pennant.

Participation Award: : The remaining contestants will receive a certificate

Tokyo International Speech Contest Outstanding Teacher Award - The tutor of the top three winners in each group will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Tokyo International Speech Competition - Talent Development Silver Award: HK$500 cash prize, awarded to tutors who invite five or more students.

Tokyo International Speech Contest, Japan - Gold Award for Training Talents: HK$1000 cash prize, awarded to tutors who invite ten or more students.

Tokyo International Speech Contest in Japan - Education Grand Prize: Schools/education centers that invite ten or more students to participate in each group of competitions will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Participation Award: All participants will receive an electronic participation certificate

If the judges believe that the contestants in this group have not reached the award-winning level, no award ranking and prizes for that ranking will be awarded.


The award ceremony will be held on the same day after the competition, and the champion winners will receive certificates and trophies.First runner-up, second runner-up, honor and merit awards will be awarded certificates and pennants.

The final registration fee includes certificates, trophies/banners.Please note that the trophies and banners received at the award ceremony are notwill notThe name of the winner is printed.


The Association provides an exclusive trophy upgrade service. If winners want to apply for a trophy with their own name printed on it, they can go to the official website to apply for the upgrade service after the competition.Please note that customized trophies are an additional service, and the cost of upgrading customized trophies is not included in the registration fee, and the shipping fee will be charged separately according to the local postal fee.The trophy upgrade service takes 2-3 months to produce.If you can't wait, the association does not recommend applying for exclusive trophies.

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judges

The competition will be judged by the judges commissioned by the competition organizer according to the scoring criteria.

The judges' decision is final and cannot be appealed.

The event organizer reserves the final right to interpret the general rules and regulations of the competition.

If there is any dispute over this event, the organizer reserves the right of final decision and no one shall object.

In the event of any conflict in the meaning of any translated version, the English version shall prevail.