#ThinkLanguages Competitions
#ThinkLanguages Competitions
Enter our Competitions
As part of this year’s #ThinkLanguages festival, TY students are invited to take part in two competitions. Prizes for these competitions are courtesy of our partner, the Department of Foreign Affairs as part of the A Career for EU Strategy.
#ThinkLanguages Individual Poster Competition
As part of #ThinkLanguages Week, students across Ireland will be celebrating languages and the opportunities they create. Now, it’s your turn to showcase your passion through an inspiring and visually striking poster! We’re inviting all Transition Year students to create either a hand-drawn or digital (non-AI generated) poster, highlighting the following theme: Think Global Work Opportunities.
Submit your A4 poster as a high-quality image or PDF via our application form by 5pm on Monday 1 December 2025 here.
#ThinkLanguages Champion Team Vlog Competition
The #ThinkLanguages Champion Team Vlog Competition runs in parallel with #ThinkLanguages Week and recognises the contribution of students to the promotion of the many personal, professional and social benefits of foreign language skills during #ThinkLanguages Week.
The Champion Team Vlog Competition invites the school’s chosen Champion Team of six TY students to document their #ThinkLanguages festival experience through a short, engaging vlog. Entries should capture the highlights of your #ThinkLanguages Week experience – showcasing how languages were celebrated in the school and community throughout the week. Whether you’re learning a new language, exploring different cultures, or thinking about future careers, enter the Champion Team Competition with your vlog to be in with a chance to win a trip to Brussels!
To enter the competition, each school needs to:
- Form your Champion team of six TY students and assign roles
- Plan and enjoy your #ThinkLanguages Week
- Create a 3-minute documentary-style vlog capturing your festival experience
- Include at least one language other than English or Irish
- Each team member should share their personal contribution, activities, and decision-making insights in the Champion Team Vlog Competition Entry Form
Submit your vlog and entry form via WeTransfer by 5pm, Monday 1 December 2025
All entries will be reviewed and judged on:
- Exploration of languages and cultures
- Clear use of #ThinkLanguages themes
- Effective use of another language other than English or Irish
- Engagement with school and local community
- Event promotion and inclusion of partner activities
- Adherence to 3-minute time limit
What does the prize include:
Some of the opportunities the team will get to experience as part of their prize may include:
- Flights and two nights’ accommodation for the lucky winning team (maximum of six students and two supporting teachers)
- Visit to the European Commission for an insight into what a career for EU is really like!
- Tour iconic Brussels sights, such as the Atomium and the magnificent Grand-Place
- Make your own Belgian chocolate at an artisan chocolaterie
- Allocation for meals, airport transfers & transportation
- Travel insurance
For full terms and conditions, see here.
#ThinkLanguages Champion Team Competition Winners 2024
Four finalists were shortlisted and invited to the Department of Education for the national final which took place in January where they presented learnings and insights from their #ThinkLanguages experience. The 2024 finalists included Ennistymon Community School, Presentation Secondary Thurles, Nenagh College and Beaufort College. The judges were thoroughly impressed by all teams, with Beaufort College being awarded top prize on the day of the final.
A spectacular prize was on offer for 2024 – a trip to Brussels, the languages capital of Europe which was kindly funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs for a second year, as part of the A Career for EU Strategy.
Students L-R: Aymen Serouti, Osborn T. Osasu, Elliott Kristiansen, Sean Mitchell, Laurentiu Sirit, Maria Hangan and their teacher Joanne Fong.
The team from Beaufort College, Navan had the opportunity to see the magnificent buildings of the Grand-Place, try out the world-famous chocolates and waffles and receive an exclusive tour of the European Parliament for an insight into what A Career for EU really looks like.