WSDC is an international high school debating competition where over 70 national teams debate on topics ranging from international relations to economics, promoting critical thinking and public speaking skills.
Language and Arts | Speech and Debate
World Schools Debate Championship (WSDC)
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- Contact: board@wsdcdebating.org
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- World Schools Debating Council
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 650
- Cost: Varies
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: In-Person
- Competition Format: Debate
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Teams from various countries participate in national qualifiers and advance to the WSDC finals. The debates cover a range of topics, focusing on the fundamentals of good debating.
Open to high school students globally
Trophies, certificates, and global recognition for debate excellence
Teams from various countries participate in national qualifiers and advance to the WSDC finals. The debates cover a range of topics, focusing on the fundamentals of good debating.
1. Participate in national qualifiers. 2. Finalists compete in the annual WSDC event hosted in different countries.
Debate preparation materials, travel expenses
Based on debating skill, critical thinking, and public speaking.
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