BELTEI International University
Organized the 2nd English Speaking Contest Program
BELTEI International University organized the final round of the 2nd English Speaking Contest Program for years 1, 2, 3 and 4, which was held on August 29, 2015. There were 23 contestants, and an audience of 700 people in attendance. The event was presided by H.E. LY Chheng, Director-General of BELTEI Group and President of BELTEI International University. Mr. LY Navuth, Vice President of BELTEI International University reported that there are 775 students, including 31 foreign students currently studying at our university. The English Speaking Contest Program contains 3 levels as follows: 1. Class Level Competition contestants are organized into groups of three or four. Then, they compete during the last 15 minutes of scheduled study sessions. Three contestants from each class are selected to join the semi-final competition. 2. Faculty Level Competition is organized into four categories from year 1 to year 4, of which, the top three winners of each category compete in the final round of the English Speaking Contest Program. However, in the department of foundation year, the top five winners were selected to the join the final round. 3. BELTEI University Level Competition is the Final Round. It is held in the conference Hall of BELTEI International University. This competition establishes the top 3 winners from each category for the 2014-2015 academic year. The prize for each winner is as follows: -First Place Winners are awarded a Gold Medal, Certificate of Recognition, $300 in cash, and a 100% paid scholarship for one year of study from year 1 to year 3. Additionally, year 4 First Place receives a 100% paid scholarship for one year of study during a Masters program. - Second Place Winners are awarded a Silver Medal, Certificate of Recognition, $200 in cash, and a 100% discount for one semester during year 1, 2 and 3. Additionally, year 4 Second Place receives a 100% paid scholarship for one semester of study during a Masters program. - Third Place Winners are awarded a Bronze Medal, Certificate of Recognition, and $100 in cash. In addition, the 23 contestants from years 1 to 4 are awarded a free trip to Preah Sihanouk Province and Thansur Bokor High Land Resort for 2 days and 1 night. During that occasion, H.E Ly Chheng showed his admiration to all the contestants, especially the winners of the English Speaking Contest who gave their best efforts from the First Round through the Final Round. His Excellency added that this program is conceived with the aim of providing opportunities for students to display their abilities, as well as improve the quality of Education in the field of English to match BELTEI's motto - “Quality, Efficiency, Excellence, Morality, Virtue”. In addition, the contest improves the students’ bravery by daring to speak, daring to do, and demonstrating responsibility. His Excellency advised all the contestants to study more and expand their knowledge so that, after they graduate from the university, they have enough ability, general knowledge, necessary skills and language proficiency. Furthermore, he noted that students should be aware that English is the essential language in all four macro skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing; they need to be ready for the upcoming ASEAN Integration scheduled for the year ended 2015. Finally, His Excellency awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as other prizes to the 12 winners from year 1 to year 4. |
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