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ISDS Debate Certification Course
What will students learn?
Students work in small cohorts with nationally acclaimed trainers to learn every aspect of WSDC debating in thorough detail. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the WSDC format deeply, be able to break down different motion types, construct arguments, deliver rebuttal, improve style, and deliver speeches in the WSDC format.
Learning is reinforced through practice exercises, speeches, and debates.
► The detailed course structure can be found here.
How does the certification work?
Students are assessed through a continuous evaluation system based on four metrics:
(i) Class Participation
(ii) Comprehension
(iii) Assignment Quality
(iv) Speech Quality
At the end of the course, they are awarded one of the following grades:
(i) Distinction, (ii) Commendation, (iii) Completed.
A certificate reflecting the grade will be provided to each student.
Why should you register?
- Build and deploy critical thinking and communication skills across a wide range of contemporary issues
- Prepare to participate in WSDC.
- Receive personalised feedback for each exercise conducted during sessions, and on all assignments submitted.
- Reflect your grade in college applications.
Note: Students in grades 7-11 who achieve the highest distinction in this course will receive a direct entry to the second round of the selection process for the Indian national debate team 2024-25.
Salient Information
- Dates: 1st – 12th June 2024
- Length: 12 sessions
- Timing: 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM IST
- Eligibility: 7th – 12th grade in the 2024-25 academic year
- Cost per student: Rs. 12,500/-
- Cost per team*: Rs. 33,000/-
- Mode of Learning: Online, via Zoom
* A team consists of 3 students. Students do not have to be from the same school
Registration Process
Registrations are open till 25th May 2024
- Fill in your personal details.
- Enter the amount applicable to your registration (INR 12,500/- for an individual, and INR 33,000/- for a team) and click submit. The form will redirect you to a payment gateway.
- Complete the payment. Registrations will be counted only once payment has been successful.
Note:
- While students do not need to have prior debate experience, the course involves intensive instruction and requires the completion of additional reading and homework to receive a final grade.
- Since we group students based on learning needs, we may request particular students to join future cohorts that are more suited to their experience levels.
