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Learn more about some of the different formats for competitive debates

Competitive debates give your students the chance to meet debaters from other schools and from around the world, and to speak in exciting venues. Who knows – your class may contain the next member of your national World Schools’ Debating Team! Find out more about some of the formats here…

EXTENDED MACE

 

This is a simple format for teams of three (and structured audience participation) used both in the classroom and in our Schools’ Mace competition.

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BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY

 

This is a competitive format commonly used in university-run competitions.

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