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The World Schools Debating Championships
Location:
Held annually in a different country; WSDC 2025 will take place in Panama City, Panama from July 22 to August 1, 2025
Cost:
Registration and participation costs vary by country and national federation; teams generally cover travel, accommodation, and national selection fees; some delegate recommendation to donate ~$68 to event software system
Contest Date:
July 22 to August 1, 2025
Application Deadlines:
Varies by national selection process; typically teams are chosen several months in advance, often by spring of event year
Eligibility:
Open to secondary‑school students aged approximately 14–19; all team members must be from the same institution or country, and comply with residence or citizenship requirements under WSDC rules
WSDC is the premier global high‑school debate competition, featuring World Schools Style debates (a hybrid of British Parliamentary and Australasian formats). Each national team of three to five students debates prepared and impromptu motions on international affairs and global issues over multiple preliminary rounds and knockout stages. It emphasizes critical thinking, debate skills, cultural exchange, and global awareness and includes more than 70 nation teams each year
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.
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