National English Debating Team for 2021/22   Registration for Team Qatar English is now open! The National Team will represent Qatar in the next World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in the summer of 2022. Limited spots available. Register now to have a shot at being a National Team debater!   Are you eligible to join Team Qatar? o    Qatari national o    Be between the age of 14 - 19 by July 2022 (students as young as 11 to be considered for the development team) o    No debate experience required   Upon registration, you will participate in a series of training sessions […]

Overview QatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2021-2022 season with this introductory workshop on British Parliamentary format debating and adjudicating British parliamentary style debates. This will be a beginners training for university freshmen and school debaters who are transitioning into the university circuit, as well as new adjudicators who wish to adjudicate BP format debates.   Date: Saturday, September 25th 2021. Time: Debaters - 10:00 am - 01:00 pm Judges - 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm   Click Here to register For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa *ِRegistration deadline: 20th September 2021.  

Overview This training series targets new and existing coaches and coordinators in our QSDL community. It is a series of 5 training sessions for teachers and universities students facilitating introducing debate or managing debate clubs and activities in schools. The training aims to equip aspiring debate coaches with a range of tools and resources on how to start or reignite a debate club and independently run sessions at their respective debate clubs.   Date: 5 sessions - 4th - 18th October 2021. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM   Click Here to register For more information or for any inquiries, please contact […]

Debate Skills Workshop   Overview The workshop is considered one of the foundational workshops in the field of debates and adjudication, as it discusses debate skills, in addition to an introduction to adjudication, which qualifies the participant to participate in judging debate rounds, and develop their debate skills. The workshop targets all segments of our community by learning about debate skills and the basics of adjudication.   Workshop Details Date: Monday to Thursday - 11 - 14 October 2021 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Online via ZOOM   *This workshop is in Arabic Click here to register  

Overview QatarDebate invites you to take part in the Open Workshop series. This a series of 6 workshops, held weekly open to any secondary school students hoping to learn more about debating and develop their skills. It is designed as a course that will teach you everything from the basics of debating, you will enhance your Public Speaking Skills, Critical Thinking and Argumentation Skills, learn more about important issues in current affairs and become certified as a debater, qualifying you to confidently participate in debates.   Date: 6 sessions - 12th October - 16th November 2021. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM […]

Practice speaking in conversational English and develop a clearer understanding of how to communicate effectively

Overview This interactive learner-centered workshop aims to equip teachers with new ideas, tools and techniques on how to use debate as an effective learning tool within the school curriculum. By the end of this session, participants can expect to have gained better understanding of how debate benefits teachers and students, and how to incorporate the use of argumentation and critical thinking skills in their classrooms.     Date: 2 sessions - 9th and 10th November 2021. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM   Click Here to register For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa *ِRegistration deadline: 1st […]

Debate Skills for Professionals   Overview QatarDebate invites you to join this four-session training that aims to sharpen participants’ presentation, persuasion, critical thinking, and argumentation skills. Over the years, we’ve had the honor to train professionals from many organizations in and outside Qatar Foundation.   Workshop Details Dates:              January 16th, 18th, 23rd, and 25th, 2022 Time:               4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Venue:             QatarDebate Center, Multaqa, Education City (In-person)   Who should attend this training? This program is intended for adult professionals only and not students. We have separate training programs that cater to school and university students. Students […]

A one on one debate competition for everyone in the debate community in Qatar. Register now!!

Pre-Nationals Training 2021/2022 Season   QatarDebate is offering a week of evening workshops in the lead-up to 2021-2022 season Nationals. The workshops are open for school and university students who wish to sharpen their skills in preparation for the  upcoming QSDL and QUDL nationals. Below is a list of the offered workshops:   Sunday, 20 March   4:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Invisibles & The Other Pandemic: Understanding Poverty and Its Impacts on Society - Trainer: Banun Sabri - In-Person Training - QatarDebate Center   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Why Privacy Matters   - Trainer: Farhan Sakkir - […]