To improve English and public speaking skills among Armenian youth, as well as provide a competitive and motivating environment that pushes critical thinking and promotes cross-cultural understanding.

The competition has 3 stages. There is no charge to compete.

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1. Students identify, understand, memorize, and develop their presentation of the piece.

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2. Regional contests are held for all who register.

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3. Regional winners compete at the National contest in Yerevan.

More than 1/10th of all English-language students (forms 7-12) take part in NPRC.

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In 2018, 719 students from 226 schools took part.

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Over 80% of last year's participants said their English improved because of their participation in the contest.