Ambassadeurs en Herbe Competition
Students enrolled at Glen Eira College are now elligible!
Ambassadeurs & Ambassadrices en Herbe
Public Speaking & Debate Competition – Expression of Interest (Year 6 → Glen Eira College)
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well.
We are delighted to share some exciting last-minute news regarding the Ambassadeurs & Ambassadrices en Herbe (AEH) Public Speaking and Debate Competition for 2026.
Following a recent decision by the AEFE, the competition has now been opened to LabelFrancÉducation schools, which means that Year 6 students enrolled to attend Glen Eira College in 2026 are eligible to participate in the 2026 Competition.
This is a wonderful and unexpected opportunity for our students, and we are very pleased that more of them will be able to take part in this enriching event. However, due to the timing of this decision, we will need to confirm interest as soon as possible.
We encourage you to discuss this exciting opportunity with your child to see if they would like to be involved. If you wish that your child/children participate, please fill the google form provided in the link below.
AEH Glen Eira Expression of interest
Please confirm by Monday 4th of December.
What is Ambassadeur en Herbe?
AEH brings together students from AEFE/ LabelFrancÉducation across the Asia-Pacific region for a week of debates, cultural exchanges, and linguistic challenges — all conducted in French.
The 2026 theme is:“L’IA, une révolution au bénéfice de l’humain ?”Students will explore the advantages and challenges of artificial intelligence while developing critical thinking, teamwork, and persuasive speaking skills.
Competition Structure
1. Round 1 – School Final -Monday 8th of December- at Auburn High SchoolStudents will take part in a series of debate activities in front of a jury.
2. Round 2 – Asia–Pacific Zone Final (Telopea Park School, Canberra, 8–13 March 2026)During this round, students will meet and compete with peers from French schools across the Asia–Pacific region.
3. Round 3 – International Selection (June 2026)A jury will evaluate video recordings of the students’ Round 2 performances and select the winners.Students who qualify will travel interstate with accompanying staff.
The approximate cost for this all-inclusive experience is around $2000, covering transport, accommodation, meals, registration fees, activities, and a polo shirt featuring the schools’ logos. This amount may vary slightly depending on ticket price fluctuations and other logistical factors. More detailed information, including the final itinerary, will be shared with families once the team is confirmed.
Taking part in AEH offers outstanding educational and personal benefits:
Authentic French immersion through public speaking and debate
Development of critical thinking, teamwork, and communication
Personal growth through travel, leadership, and representing the school
Cultural enrichment through workshops, visits, and exchanges
More information will be communicated through Compass in the coming weeks. Thank you for your continued support!
Warm regards, Caroline Pommier