International
Student Speaker Competition
RESULTS ARE LIVE NOW!
Dear Students,
We are glad to announce the Result of International Student Speaker Competition.
If you don't see your name below, don't be disappointed, work harder next time, and To us all of you are Winners!
We Thank all Students, Parents, Teachers and School Authorities for Extending their Unconditional Support to the International Student Speaker Competition, making it a Success!
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International Student Speaker Competition Results
Congratulations to All Winners!
Winners will be contacted within Next 7 days through email and whatsapp to send their Prizes and Certificates.
Certificates and Medals for Inspiring and Outstanding Videos will be sent within next 90 days.
Participation Certificates and Gift Vouchers will be mailed to everyone within next 90 days on the email ids shared by you. Please check the SPAM folder as well, if you don't get it within 90 days.
Winners will be contacted within Next 7 days through email and whatsapp to send their Prizes and Certificates.
Certificates and Medals for Inspiring and Outstanding Videos will be sent within next 90 days.
Participation Certificates and Gift Vouchers will be mailed to everyone within next 90 days on the email ids shared by you. Please check the SPAM folder as well, if you don't get it within 90 days.
Theme
- Nursery/Preparatory/Kindergarten, All below Grade 1: Any Nursery Rhyme
- Grade 1-3: If I had a Superpower
- Grade 4-6:Pros and Cons of Online Learning
- Grade 7-9: Social Media: Boon or Bane
- Grade 10-12: Social Impact of Covid-19
Prizes & Certificates
- There will be 1 Winner in each Category, who will get a Trophy, Amazing Gift Hamper and a Certificate.
- 5 Additional Inspiring and Outstanding Videos in each category will be given Medals and a Certificate.
- Every participant will get a Certificate.
How to Participate
- Prepare the Video
- Fill the form above
- Pay the Registration Fee of $10
- Upload the video with other details in the submission form.
- Only 1 Video per participant
- Language: Only English
- Speaking time: 1 to 3 minutes
Marking Criteria
- Content / Substance: 25 Points
- Oratory skills: 25 Points
- Presentation skills: 20 Points
- Clarity of thought: 20 Points
- Confidence: 10 Points.
Hear some of our Past Participants
Mohammed Saif from Birla Public School, Doha Qatar
Izna Zariya Imthiyas from Tolucka Elementary School, California, USA
Jay Christopher Alfonso P. Dacuycuy from Harrell Horne Integrated School, Cavite Branch, Philippines
Aishath Anaasha Hussain from Haafiz Ahmed School, Maldives in GEMA International Student Speaker Competition
Muhammad Arham Samad from River Oaks Academy, Karachi, Pakistan
Lilas firas almaaytah from Admire International Academy (Girls Section) Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Isha Tanvi Sharma Arikatha from the Hyderabad Public School, India
Breesha Tittu from Carmel School Kuwait
Important Details about International Student Speaker Competition
ABOUT THE CONTENT
All students who wish to participate must send a video clipping of a speech fulfilling the criteria given below.
The presentation should start with the following introduction:
"I am.........[name], I live in ............[country] studying in Grade .... at ......[school name] happy to be a part of the GEMA International Student Speaker Competition [you pronounce gema like you say gem], would like to speak on....[theme]"
Each participant can submit only one video speech for the contest
Video resolution: min 360p to max 720p
It is recommended that such participants be given a time limit not exceeding 3 minutes. The participant’s marks should be deducted in case they exceed their allocated time limit.
Video Size should not be more then 250 MB. You can use https://www.freeconvert.com/video-compressor to compress your video if needed.
Voice of the participant must be clear and audible
A copy of the extract chosen can be attached as a word file in the form
The video can be shot using a mobile or any other camera.
Video orientation should be horizontal
Contestants are to be dressed neatly and properly. The dress code is formal.
Video should be recorded without background noises or any other disturbances
There should be proper lighting so the contestant is clearly visible.
The speech must be confined to the theme. Wrong or Controversial information would invite disqualification;
The candidate should not read a written message, but speak directly to the camera;
The video must be newly recorded exclusively for this Competition. It should not have been submitted for any other competition or event nor have been already published.
II HOW TO REGISTER AND SUBMIT
Once your video is ready, then fill the online registration form above.
Once you click the submit button, it will redirect you to the payment page, where you have to pay the fee
Once fee is paid it will redirect you to the submission form where you need to share the following:
All students who wish to participate must send a video clipping of a speech fulfilling the criteria given below.
The presentation should start with the following introduction:
"I am.........[name], I live in ............[country] studying in Grade .... at ......[school name] happy to be a part of the GEMA International Student Speaker Competition [you pronounce gema like you say gem], would like to speak on....[theme]"
Each participant can submit only one video speech for the contest
Video resolution: min 360p to max 720p
It is recommended that such participants be given a time limit not exceeding 3 minutes. The participant’s marks should be deducted in case they exceed their allocated time limit.
Video Size should not be more then 250 MB. You can use https://www.freeconvert.com/video-compressor to compress your video if needed.
Voice of the participant must be clear and audible
A copy of the extract chosen can be attached as a word file in the form
The video can be shot using a mobile or any other camera.
Video orientation should be horizontal
Contestants are to be dressed neatly and properly. The dress code is formal.
Video should be recorded without background noises or any other disturbances
There should be proper lighting so the contestant is clearly visible.
The speech must be confined to the theme. Wrong or Controversial information would invite disqualification;
The candidate should not read a written message, but speak directly to the camera;
The video must be newly recorded exclusively for this Competition. It should not have been submitted for any other competition or event nor have been already published.
II HOW TO REGISTER AND SUBMIT
Once your video is ready, then fill the online registration form above.
Once you click the submit button, it will redirect you to the payment page, where you have to pay the fee
Once fee is paid it will redirect you to the submission form where you need to share the following:
1. Video File
2. ID Proof (College ID, Passport, Resident Permit, Birth Certificate etc..)
3. Clear Picture of the Contestant
4. Contestants can upload a printed copy of the piece being recited
The last date for submission of entries is 12 Feb 2023
III EVALUATION
1 Contents / substance 25 points
2 Oratory skills 25 points
3 Presentation skills 20 points
4 Clarity of thought 20 points
5 Confidence 10 points
The average of the marks awarded by the 3 judges should be calculated. The average marks thus calculated shall be the final marks for a particular candidate.
IV STATUTORY
The Jury's decision will be final
GEMA holds the right to publish the videos in their other media in future
The registered candidates are considered to have agreed to the terms and conditions of the contest
GEMA can exercise its jurisdiction in adjusting the norms and pattern of the contest, if required.
GEMA reserve the right to take appropriate action for any unethical, unprofessional and immoral conduct.
GEMA's decision regarding interpretation of rules or any other matter related to competition will be final.
If there is any situation not contemplated in the rules, GEMA’s decision on the same shall be final.
V HONOURS
There will be 1 Winner in each Category, who will get a Trophy, Amazing Gift Hamper and a Certificate.
5 Additional Inspiring and Outstanding Videos in each category will be given Medals and a Certificate.
Every participant will get a Certificate.
2. ID Proof (College ID, Passport, Resident Permit, Birth Certificate etc..)
3. Clear Picture of the Contestant
4. Contestants can upload a printed copy of the piece being recited
The last date for submission of entries is 12 Feb 2023
III EVALUATION
1 Contents / substance 25 points
2 Oratory skills 25 points
3 Presentation skills 20 points
4 Clarity of thought 20 points
5 Confidence 10 points
The average of the marks awarded by the 3 judges should be calculated. The average marks thus calculated shall be the final marks for a particular candidate.
IV STATUTORY
The Jury's decision will be final
GEMA holds the right to publish the videos in their other media in future
The registered candidates are considered to have agreed to the terms and conditions of the contest
GEMA can exercise its jurisdiction in adjusting the norms and pattern of the contest, if required.
GEMA reserve the right to take appropriate action for any unethical, unprofessional and immoral conduct.
GEMA's decision regarding interpretation of rules or any other matter related to competition will be final.
If there is any situation not contemplated in the rules, GEMA’s decision on the same shall be final.
V HONOURS
There will be 1 Winner in each Category, who will get a Trophy, Amazing Gift Hamper and a Certificate.
5 Additional Inspiring and Outstanding Videos in each category will be given Medals and a Certificate.
Every participant will get a Certificate.
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Call: +971- 527809450
Call: +971- 527809450