English Storytelling Contest

Continuing the journey of spreading reading culture and enhancing English language proficiency for primary students, the English Storytelling Contest 2026 officially returns with a brand-new look.

With the slogan “READ MORE. TELL MORE. BE MORE.”, Storytelling 2026 is not just a storytelling contest, but a journey of reading, discovering, storytelling, and creating—where every student has the opportunity to participate, show their progress, and confidently make their voice heard.

CONTEST RULES

1. Reading Challenges

Students will take part in a 4-stage journey with 9 reading and storytelling challenges:

• Stage 1: Share the joy of reading (2 weeks)

Read with parents, read to loved ones, or read with your favorite teddy bear...

• Stage 2: Take your book on an adventure! (2 weeks)

Read under a tree, at your favorite spot, or while exploring a new location.

• Stage 3: Be a story explorer (1 week)

Discover meaningful messages from stories and share your favorite part.

• Stage 4: Storyteller in action (1 week)

Retell the story in your own way (without holding the book), using expressive character voices, props, and background settings.

2. 5 Ambassadors per Grade

Selected based on the best overall Reading Challenges achievements after 4 stages. Ambassadors receive the title of Storytelling Ambassador, participate in promotional media shoots for the contest, and advance directly to the Grand Final.

3. 10 Finalists per Grade

Selected from videos posted in the Group based on criteria: expressive storytelling, good facial expressions, clear pronunciation, confidence, and suitable props/settings for the story (especially in the final stage challenge).

4. Grand Final

On November 6–7, 2026, 15 students per grade (5 Ambassadors + 10 Finalists) will perform their storytelling acts in front of the Panel of Judges to find the best storyteller.

After the performance, students will answer questions from the judges. Each student has a maximum of 6 minutes to complete their entry.

PRIZE STRUCTURE

01 First Prize / Grade

• Voucher worth 800,000 VND
• Trophy & Certificate from the School
• Laurel Wreath
• +100 School G-Zone Points

02 Second Prizes / Grade

• Voucher worth 600,000 VND
• Certificate from the School
• +80 School G-Zone Points

03 Third Prizes / Grade

• Voucher worth 500,000 VND
• Certificate from the School
• +60 School G-Zone Points

04 Consolation Prizes / Grade

• Voucher worth 200,000 VND
• Certificate from the School
• +40 School G-Zone Points

05 Potential Prizes / Grade

• Voucher worth 100,000 VND
• Certificate from the School
• +30 School G-Zone Points

Special Category Awards

• 01 Most Impressive Performance: Best costume, unique props, or creative stage setting.
• 01 Most Inspiring Storyteller: Student showing outstanding progress and overcoming fear to complete their story.
• 01 Most Creative Story: Performance featuring a creative story (original content or a surprising ending).
• 01 Together We Shine Award: Performance with multiple co-actors demonstrating excellent teamwork and coordination.