The English-Speaking Union
Palm Beach

The English-Speaking Union’s diverse educational programs are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the broad base audience we serve—students, educators, English-language learners, new immigrants and members.

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VIDEO: Jayden Rodney, a senior at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School, showcased his acting prowess at the National Shakespeare Competition in New York City in April 2025.

 

2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition

February 22, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The Biltmore, Palm Beach

The ESU National Shakespeare Competition is a performance-based education program. High school students develop analytical and communication skills by performing Shakespeare at the school, community, and national levels. Since 1983 more than 425,000 students have brought the timeless works of Shakespeare to life. 

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Upcoming Events

Happy Hour: A Brief History of Toys for Tots

December 10 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm UTC+0

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The American Revolution: A Civil and a World War

January 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm UTC+0

s the calendar turns to 2026, The English-Speaking Union of the United States begins a year-long cel…

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ESU Educational Programs in Palm Beach

Shakespeare Competition

The Palm Beach Branch of the English-Speaking Union invites high schools and home school organizations to join us in participating in the 2024-25 ESU National Shakespeare Competition.

Happy Hour Series

The Happy Hour Program brings guest speakers from locations all over the world, live and free of charge using the Zoom format. And to make it a real happy hour, a few of the speakers suggest signature cocktails to match the theme for the attendees to create and enjoy at home during their presentations.

TLab: Teachers Learning Abroad

Since 1957, the ESU has provided summer study abroad scholarships to middle and high school teachers at Oxford, Edinburgh and Shakespeare’s Globe in London.

ESU National Educational Programs

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Scholarship Programs

The English Speaking Union offers a variety of scholarship programs for students, educators, and lifelong learners.

English in Action Across America

English in Action Across America is an opportunity where ESU branch members can volunteer to help new immigrants improve their English language proficiency. Through weekly online Zoom group discussions and one-to-one conversations, volunteers work with their students to give them the tools needed to build their new lives here in the United States.

Debate & Public Speaking

The ESU’s middle and high school debate leagues provide students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills through public speaking at debate tournaments in the US throughout the academic year. Students from all over the world also have the opportunity to hone their skills during the International Public Speaking Competition in London.

International Public Speaking Competition

The International Public Speaking Competition brings together outstandingly articulate young people from all over the world for a week of public speaking competition and international cultural exchange with the ESU of the Commonwealth in London.

TLab: Travel and Learn Abroad

Study in the United Kingdom for an unforgettable immersive experience! Live and learn on the famed campuses of Oxford and Edinburgh or discover Shakespeare in the context that brought his works to life — exploring his hometown in Stratford or performing on the stage of the Globe Theatre in London.

Shakespeare Writing Competition

This program is designed for students who express their love of Shakespeare through creative and analytical writing. It consists of competitive and non-competitive writing events for high school students.
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Email: palmbeach@esuus.org
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The ESU Palm Beach Branch is always grateful for your kind donations of any amount. The English-Speaking Union of the United States Palm Beach Branch LLC is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. All information is kept confidential.

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