🌍 Official International-Style Judging Criteria

GYSE 2026

International Standard English Speech Competition


🏆 Speech Assessment Criteria

📝 Speech Development

20%
  • Speech structure
  • Organization of ideas
  • Opening, body & conclusion
  • Supporting materials
20 Excellent
14–19 Very Good
9–13 Good
0–8 Fair

🎯 Effectiveness

15%
  • Achievement of purpose
  • Audience engagement
  • Speech impact
  • Interest & reception
15 Excellent
11–14 Very Good
6–10 Good
0–5 Fair

💡 Speech Value

15%
  • Original ideas
  • Logical thinking
  • Meaningful message
  • Value to audience
15 Excellent
11–14 Very Good
6–10 Good
0–5 Fair

🧍 Physical Delivery

10%
  • Appearance
  • Body language
  • Gestures
  • Stage usage
10 Excellent
7–9 Very Good
4–6 Good
0–3 Fair

🎙 Voice

10%
  • Pronunciation
  • Pitch variation
  • Volume
  • Speaking rate
10 Excellent
7–9 Very Good
4–6 Good
0–3 Fair

🤝 Manner

10%
  • Confidence
  • Directness
  • Enthusiasm
  • Audience connection
10 Excellent
7–9 Very Good
4–6 Good
0–3 Fair

📖 Language Appropriateness

10%
  • Word choice
  • Suitable vocabulary
  • Purpose alignment
  • Audience suitability
10 Excellent
7–9 Very Good
4–6 Good
0–3 Fair

✅ Language Correctness

10%
  • Grammar
  • Pronunciation
  • Word selection
  • Language accuracy
10 Excellent
7–9 Very Good
4–6 Good
0–3 Fair

Total Score

100 Points

🏅 Special Awards Criteria

🗣 Audience Choice Awards

  • Viral Impact Award — Most likes (150K+ Voucher Sponsor)
  • Rising Star Speech Award — Most comments (150K+ Voucher Sponsor)