How to take part

The World Schools Debating Championships is a tournament for high school students who meet certain eligibility criteria, representing countries rather than individual schools.  If you would like to take part as a debater or to organise a team of debaters, you should start by contacting your national debate association if one exists.

If not, please read our guide on starting a team.  We also have information for those wishing to:

See also our list of resources on debating at home, including starting a debate club and debating in the WSDC format.