Oxford Schools Dubai

Oxford Schools is the World’s Largest pre-college British Parliamentary Debate Tournament with over 3500 annual participants. This year the GCC Debate League is delighted to partner with the Oxford Union to bring the competition to Dubai for the first time. With expert Chief Adjudicators and judges, we are excited to introduce the British Parliamentary format to the UAE and offer the two top-placing teams exclusive invitations to travel to Oxford Schools Finals Day in the United Kingdom.

Date

November 23-24

time

9:00 am to 5:00 pm GST

ages

12-18

Sign-Up deadline

November 16th (Regular)
November 5th (Early Bird)

price

$180 (Regular)
$140 Early Bird)

location

Dubai

Participation Guarantees

Guaranteed Judged Rounds

All teams receive a minimum of five Judged Rounds with Feedback

classroom

Preparation and Event Guides

Free preparation and event guides provided before competition

Participation Certificates & Awards

Certificates of participation and awards provided

Harvard Invitational Qualification

Top Competitors Qualify for the Harvard Invitational in the USA

World Schools Debate

 With 70+ countries participating, WSDC is the most well-spread international format. Students debate an extemporaneous topic, or “motion”, which is announced thirty minutes before the debate starts. Each round is contested by two teams, three students will be on the Government and advocate for the motion, and two of which are on the Opposition and advocate against the motion. As speakers do not have access to the internet for preparation, World Schools rewards clear, well structured, and eloquent argumentation that ensures one’s points stand up under continuous scrutiny.

Early Bird Discount
(November 5th)

180$

140 $

Tournament Schedule

Saturday November 9th:

8:30 – Check-In Opens

9:00 – Opening Ceremony

9:30 – Round 1

11:30 – Lunch

12:00 – Round 2

2:30 – Round 3

4:30 – Round 4

Sunday November 10th:

8:30 – Check-In Opens

9:00 – Round 5

11:30 – Break Ceremony and Lunch

12:00 – Elimination Round 1

1:30 – Elimination Round 2

3:00 – Elimination Round 3

4:30 – Elimination Round 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I Don’t Have a Partner?

Any student without a partner is welcome to sign-up and be placed with two partners from another school. To be placed with a partner, please fill out the form below. 

What Will the Topic Be?

The Topics for a World Schools tournament change every round and will be released 30 minutes before the debate begins. Examples of what an “average” World Schools topic might look like include “This House believes that megacities in developing countries should limit economic migration” or “This House believes that major tourist destinations should significantly limit the number of tourists that can visit”

How Do I Learn World Schools?

World Schools Debate is one of the simplest events to learn.  To prepare for the tournament, read our event guide or join a free two-hour walkthrough with one of our coaches.

Contact us

Whether you are a School Administer, Parent, Student, or Community Member looking to get involved, our team would love to speak with you today.