The 6th International Schools Debating Championship
The 6th International Schools Debating Championship, the biggest Arabic debating event in the world for schools. More than 50 countries take part in the international championship to debate, discuss, and explore opinions on some of the world's most talked about topics, as well as compete for the title to be the world champions.
Registration is closed
Registration is now closed, for inquiries please email us at: qatardebate@qf.org.qa Click here to read the technical guidelines.
Registration Phases
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Phase 1 Registration Begins (Registering School / Institute through team coordinator) 12th February 2023
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Phase 1 Registration Ends (Participation Acceptance) 12th March 2023
Phase 2 Registration Ends (Participation Confirmation) 6th April 2023
Championship Stages
Qualification Rounds
6 - 7 May 2023
All teams will debate in 5 preliminary rounds. The qualification rounds will take place virtually (online).
Final Rounds
2 - 4 September 2023
The top 16 teams – 12 teams open category and 4 teams AFL category – will qualify to the final rounds in Doha Qatar. Teams will debate amongst them in a series of rounds leading up to the AFL finals and the semifinals then final round for the open category.
Championship's Technical Guide
You can find all the needed details regarding the 6th International Schools Debating Championship here