OVERALL AWARDS AND PRIZE DRAW WINNERS

Top 2 Students Overall

Awarded for the “greatest individual score overall”

1. ImmerseMe Cup Dux Award - Top Scholar (includes PDF certificate & $100 digital voucher*): Ho Tak Yi, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 51,306 points

2. ImmerseMe Cup Proxime Accessit Award - Runner-up (includes PDF certificate & $50 digital voucher*): Yung Pui Kei Vicky, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 17,986 points

Top 2 Schools Overall

Awarded for the “greatest school score overall”

1. ImmerseMe Cup Top School Award (includes PDF certificate and name engraved on the Winner trophy): Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 216,741 points

2. ImmerseMe Cup Runner-up Award (includes PDF certificate and name engraved on the Runner-up plate): Erie High School, 120,288 points

Top 2 Schools By Average Score

Awarded for the “greatest average score by active users”

1. ImmerseMe Cup Best Average Score Award (includes PDF certificate): Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 1,260 average score

2. ImmerseMe Cup Runner-up Average Score Award (includes PDF certificate): Seymour Independent School District, 945 average score

Top 2 Students Per Language

Awarded for the “greatest student score per language” and includes pdf certificate and $50 digital voucher (winner) or $25 digital voucher (runner-up)

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Arabic: Li Wing Tung, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 1,879 points

• Runner-up: Cailyn M, Erie High School, 615 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in English: Ho Tak Yi, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 27,103 points

• Runner-up: Yung  Pui Kei Vicky, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 17,340 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in French: Julie S, Erie High School, 5,217 points

• Runner-up: Brooklyn B, Erie High School, 5,080 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in German: Olivia K, Erie High School, 2,089 points

• Runner-up: Brooklyn B, Erie High School, 1,944 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Greek: Huang Weiwen, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 614 points

• Runner-up: Li Wing Tung, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 454 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Indonesian: Huang Weiwen, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 516 points

• Runner-up: Kong Wai Shing, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 416 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Italian: Kylie M, Erie High School, 946 points

• Runner-up: Molly S, Erie High School, 656 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Japanese: Ho Tak Yi, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 5,007 points

• Runner-up: Wong Yu Ching, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 2,150 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Portuguese: Li Wing Tung, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 2,167 points

• Runner-up: Jack S, Erie High School, 1,933 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Putonghua: Ho Tak Yi, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 14,486 points

• Runner-up: Huang Weiwen, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 13,165 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Cantonese: Ho Tak Yi, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 4,680 points

• Runner-up: Lui Cheunk Yi, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 2,918 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Russian: Tse Lap Man Duncan, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 789 points

• Runner-up: Huang Weiwen, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 566 points

• ImmerseMe Cup Student Prize in Spanish: Daphne E, Erie High School, 6,773 points

• Runner-up: Ellery B, Erie High School, 5,315 points

Top 2 Schools Per Category

Awarded for the “greatest school score per category”

• Category 1 Winner (1 - 50 students): University of Colorado Boulder, 483 points

• Runner-up: University of Gothenburg, 416 points

• Category 2 Winner (51 - 100 students): Seymour Independent School District, 74,711 points

• Runner-up: St. Vrain LaunchEd Virtual Academy, 3,483 points

• Category 3 Winner (101 - 250 students): Frederick High School, 20,101 points

• Runner-up: Sunset Middle School, 12,208 points

• Category 4 Winner (251 - 500 students): Baker Charter Schools, 4,080 points

• Runner-up: ImmerseMe Virtual School, 10 points

• Category 5 Winner (501 - 1000 students): Erie High School, 120,288 points

• Runner-up: Longmont High School, 3,981 points

• Category 6 Winner (1000+ students): Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 216,741 points

Top 2 Schools Per Language

Awarded for the “greatest school score per language” (includes pdf certificate)

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Arabic: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 2,547 points

• Runner-up: Erie High School, 1,143 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in English: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 124,230 points

• Runner-up: Universiti Putra Malaysia, 1,812 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in French: Erie High School, 49,678 points

• Runner-up: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 2,159 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in German: Erie High School, 6,679 points

• Runner-up: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 1,828 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Greek: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 2,423 points

• Runner-up: Erie High School, 649 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Indonesian: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 1,798 points

• Runner-up: Erie High School, 979 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Italian: Erie High School, 2,861 points

• Runner-up: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 1,936 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Japanese: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 12,794 points

• Runner-up: Erie High School, 735 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Portuguese: Erie High School, 7,759 points

• Runner-up: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 4,037 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Putonghua: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 33,739 points

• Runner-up: Erie High School, 6,455 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Russian: Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong, 1,399 points

• Runner-up: Erie High School, 886 points

• ImmerseMe Cup School Prize in Spanish: Seymour Independent School District, 74,654 points

• Runner-up: Erie High School, 42,464 points

Random Prize Draw

1. Ho Tak Yi, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong

2. Yung  Pui Kei Vicky, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong

3. Li Cheuk Ming Katy, Vocational Training Council, Hong Kong

4. Brynn F, Sunset Middle School

5. Connor S, Erie High School

6. Nhu D, Erie High School

7. Aberdeen M, Erie High School

8. Joseph D, Seymour Independent School District

9. Raylynn C, Seymour Independent School District

10. Robert P, Erie High School

*Digital vouchers may include options like Amazon eGift Card, Prezzee Card, or as requested.

Mini Competition Winners

• Mini Competition 1: If learning a language gave you a superpower or an extraordinary skill, what would it be? Explain your answer and why that skill is valuable.

Alejandra L, Erie High School

“In my opinion, if learning a language gave me a superpower, it would be the ability to instantly understand and connect with anyone in the world on a deep emotional and cultural level.

Language is more than vocabulary and grammar, it’s the bridge that connects people’s thoughts, traditions, and ways of seeing the world. With this power, I wouldn’t just translate words; I’d grasp the feelings, humor, and values behind them. I could understand the pain in someone’s voice, the pride in their stories, or the love in their expressions, no matter where they’re from. This ability would be incredibly valuable because so many problems in our world come from misunderstanding and miscommunication. Imagine being able to resolve conflicts by helping people truly see each other’s perspectives, or uniting communities that have been divided by culture or language. It could also open up endless opportunities for learning—understanding literature, music, and traditions in their original form, without losing meaning in translation. Ultimately, this skill would allow me to use language not just as a tool for speaking, but as a superpower that would help people realize that even across borders and differences, we share the same human emotions and dreams.”

• Mini Competition 2: Email us a Youtube link of a video/vlog about travel, language, or foreign culture, and briefly explain why it inspires you.

Citlali A, Erie High School

“The video I chose is called “Learn Russian While Walking Around Sleeping Areas in the South of Russia.” It inspires me because it mixes language learning with real-life culture. Instead of just sitting in a classroom, the creator walks around Russian neighborhoods and shows what everyday life looks like there. I like how natural and calm it feels, it makes me want to learn Russian even more and travel to see places like that myself. It shows that learning a language isn’t just about grammar, but about understanding how people live and speak in their daily lives.”

• Mini Competition 3: Create a limerick about the experience, challenges, or humor of learning a language.

  Kelvin A, Longmont High School

The trickery of cognates

Cognates help all; me and you.

The connection is real; it’s like glue.

Until you have checked,

And it sound just perfect

But it turns out the cognate’s untrue. 

Octubre = October

Noviembre = November

Graba ≠ To grab

8:10pm, Thu 6 November (NZ) - STOP THE CLOCKS!!! The scoreboard is on fire! 🔥 We got 474,742 total responses and 265 students who’ve achieved awards!

HATS OFF to our reigning and three-time ImmerseMe Cup champion - VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL, HONG KONG (TOP SCHOOL), and HO TAK YI (TOP STUDENT) FROM VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL, HONG KONG with an amazing score of 51,306 points! 🏆🎉🥳

Kudos to all of you for your remarkable achievement and participation! You’ve proven that great things come from hard work and perseverance! 💪

We’ll announce the winners for each category, including our random prize draw and mini competitions, within 24 hours, so stay tuned!

See you all again next year! 👋

12:00pm, Thu 6 November (NZ) - Time check: 8 hours more to go! ⏰ It’s the last day of the competition and your last chance to get those points up! KEEP PUSHING!!! 💪

10:00am, Wed 5 November (NZ) - We’re now at almost 300,000 responses, and the competition isn’t over yet! High fives to all those who’ve already achieved Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Laureate! 🙌🏅 Now’s the time to pump it up and boost your school’s ranking!!!

Quick reminder: our mini competitions are still on! Submit your entries now for a chance to win a $25 Amazon voucher! 😎

3:00pm, Fri 31 October (NZ) - It’s just Day 1 of the competition and the scoreboard is already looking spooktacular! 🎃👻 ≈ 50,000 responses and 3x Laureate awards! Forget the candy haul! We offer the ultimate treat - the chance to win awards and e-gift cards! No tricks, just pure language skills! So get those points going! 🤩

8:00pm, Thu 30 October (NZ) - The wait is over! Let the ImmerseMe Cup begin!!! 🎉

4:00pm, Thu 30 October (NZ) - Get ready to put your language skills to the test! Four hours before our much-awaited competition starts! This is your time to shine and RISE TO THE CHALLENGE! ⭐️🔥

We’ve got a Mini Competition happening on the side! Feel free to submit your entries to hello@immerseme.com with your name and school, and we’ll pick 1 winner each for a $25 Amazon voucher! Good luck! 🤩

MINI COMPETITIONS

Mini Competition 1: If learning a language gave you a superpower or an extraordinary skill, what would it be? Explain your answer and why that skill is valuable.

Mini Competition 2: Email us a Youtube link of a video/vlog about travel, language, or foreign culture, and briefly explain why it inspires you.

Mini Competition 3: Create a limerick about the experience, challenges, or humor of learning a language.

LANGUAGES AVAILABLE

AFFILIATES

Are you part of a professional language teacher association? Please let them know about our ImmerseMe Cup Affiliate programme.

It’s super simple, if your teacher association sends an email or posts on social media about the ImmerseMe Cup to their network (wording provided) then we’ll put their logo on this competition page and every PDF certificate sent to schools! No cost for either party, just mutual language learning promotion 🙌

Please email hello@immerseme.com if you’re interested and our friendly ImmerseMe team will be there to help.

Register Your Rivalry

Tapping into those well-entrenched school rivalries for student motivation, we’d love for teachers to throw down the gauntlet and challenge a rival school(s) to the highest average score! We’ll issue a Special Award to the winning school.

To Register Your Rivalry simply:

1. CC us into an email at hello@immerseme.com introducing the key contact from your rival school(s).

2. Tell us the title of your rivalry, e.g. Boys' vs Girls' College Challenge, be creative!

3. That's it! We'll get them set up and ready to rise to your challenge.

PRESS

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SCREENSHOTS

AWARDS

RANDOM Prize draw

Random prize draw for one of ten $25 digital voucher prizes* (every 250 points counts towards an entry)

*Digital vouchers include options like iTunes, Amazon or Prezzee Card.