Objectives
The competition is centered on bilingualism and creates a language platform with an international perspective, aiming to stimulate students' passion for language. Through participation, students can effectively enhance their bilingual skills, deepen their cultural understanding, broaden their international outlook, and develop self-confidence and creativity, so that they can build up a competitive edge early in the globalized environment and move towards whole-person development.
Organizer
GAPSK Language Promotion Committee is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of language and cultural education. It is the only Chinese Putonghua Proficiency Test organization approved by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and accredited by Peking University, which is a highly recognized authority. We have been working closely with the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, the Education Bureau of Hong Kong, and many other authoritative organizations to organize large-scale public service language activities such as the "Chinese Classic Speech Contest Hong Kong Final" and the "Chinese Classic Speech Hong Kong-Macau Showcase", in order to actively promote the Chinese culture. Over the years, we have continued to collaborate with various universities in Hong Kong and education experts to promote cross-cultural and international bilingual education and contribute to the cultivation of global talents.
Event Time and Procedure
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February 2026
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Registration begins
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April 22, 2026
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Preliminary Round Entry Deadline
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April 30, 2026
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Deadline for uploading the preliminary video
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Early May 2026
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Announcement of Semi-Finalists
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Late May 2026
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Finalists announced
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Early June 2026
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Final Day: Live Online Video Competition
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Late June 2026
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Award Ceremony and Study Tour
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Competition Details
How to enter the competition:
Solo Speaking
Competition Groups:
Toddler (4-6 years old), Junior (7-9 years old), Teenager (10-12 years old)
Each participant can only participate in the same age group as the current age group (based on the date of registration).
Competition Program:
Chinese, English (multiple options available)
Speech:
Each group has a choice of assigned recitation material (2 choices), which must be memorized.
Coverage area:
Coverage: The first phase will focus on Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines, etc. In addition, other countries and regions will be expanded in an orderly manner to deepen international language and cultural exchanges and cooperation.
Fees:
Free of charge
If a participant is shortlisted for the Final, he/she can participate in the online Final (US$30 per person per event), which includes the Finalist's fee as well as trophies, medals and certificates (if shortlisted for the Final and awarded with prizes); or if he/she does not participate in the Final, he/she can apply for a "Certificate of Qualifying for the Final" (US$10 per person per event).
The preliminary and final rounds of the competition will be conducted through online video submissions. After the preliminary rounds, the finalists will be selected to compete in the final round, and the finalists will be required to participate in June 2026 in a real-time online video competition.
The international participants of each category (1st, 2nd, 3rd and Merit) will be invited to Hong Kong to attend the 3-day-2-night Award Presentation Ceremony and Learning Exchange Tour.
Enrollment Methods:
Please fill in the application form on the website (while stocks last).
Enquiry:
Official WeChat (GAPSKICER) / WhatsApp (+852 6355 6881) / Line(GAPSKICER)
