THE 8TH EDITION • FORMERLY IPDC
A New Era of Debate. Built on Seven Editions of Excellence.
Seven Editions of Legacy. One Exciting New Chapter.
For seven editions, the International Parliamentary Debate Competition (IPDC) has connected young debaters across schools and regions. The See Change World Schools Debate Championship carries that history forward, with a new team-based format and expanded recognition.
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What is changing?
NEW FORMAT
Three active World Schools-style speakers
From two-person Modified American Parliamentary to three active World Schools-style speakers, with teams registering 3–4 members.
NEW RECOGNITION
Awards, Certificates, Badges
Speaker awards, country recognition, first-timer certificates and continuing Legends Badges.
NEW TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
Four Preliminaries
Four preliminaries, followed by age-specific elimination rounds.
ROAD TO
HARVARD WORLDS
Top 4 Eligible Hong Kong Teams Qualify for Harvard WSDC
and U.S Nationals
Development pathways towards further international debating opportunities.
AI Debater:
Turn RESEARCHED MOTIONS into Winning Arguments!
Research Smarter. Build Stronger Arguments. Debate with Confidence.
All registered participants of the See Change World Schools Debating Championship will receive complimentary access to AI Debater, an AI-powered platform designed to support motion preparation, strengthen debating skills and build competition confidence.
Explore both sides of each motion, uncover stronger arguments and identify key points of clash.
Master
RESEARCHED MOTIONS
Test your arguments, practise rebuttals and sharpen your responses under pressure.
Challenge
AI Opponents
Identify weaknesses, strengthen your reasoning and refine your delivery.
Improve with
AI Feedback
Turn RESEARCHED MOTIONS into Your Competitive Advantage!
Increase Your Chances of Winning with
AI Debater!
Tournament Structure
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Day 1:
Preliminary Rounds. Teams debate only others in their broad age group
(Age 9-12 or Age 13-18), so a 9-year-old will never face a 13-year-old.
Day 2:
Elimination Rounds. After Day 1, the best teams in each broad age group break into one of four narrower elimination age groups, so the knockout stage is fairer and more closely matched. We aim to break 16 teams in each elimination age group, giving 4 Elimination Rounds; Elimination Round 4 is the Grand Final.
Age groups with fewer teams may break 8 or 4 and start at a later round.
The Age 15-18 Elimination Rounds also serve as the Hong Kong Regional Round for Harvard WSDC (see Opportunities).
Competition Details
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Competition Format
Debate style
World Schools Debating
Team Size
3-4 students per team
(3 speakers in each debate)
Round Structure
4 Preliminary Rounds +
Up to 4 Elimination Rounds (Elimination Round 4 : Grand Final)
Preparation Time
Prepared Rounds:
No preparation time
Impromptu Rounds:
30 minutes
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Age Divisions
Preliminary Groups
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Ages 9-12
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Ages 13-18
Elimination Divisions
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Ages 9-10
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Ages 11-12
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Ages 13-14
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Ages 15-18
Age Eligibility
Based on age as of 31 Dec 2026.
Team Capacity
150 teams across all age groups
(First come, first served.
Additional teams will be waitlisted.)
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Registration Timeline
Early Bird Registration
Ends 18 December 2026 (Friday)
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Individual Team: HKD 690 / student
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School Team: HKD 800 / team
Standard Registration
19 December 2026 (Saturday) – 15 January 2027 (Friday)
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Individual Team: HKD 790 / student
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School Team: HKD 800 / team
Registration Deadline
15 January 2027
Competition Dates
30-31 January 2027
Why Join See Change WSDC?
Unique Opportunities Await
Global Exposure
Compete with peers from the Greater Bay Area and beyond in a truly international setting that broadens perspectives and builds cultural understanding.
Selection Opportunity
Outstanding performers have the chance to join the Hong Kong team for the prestigious Harvard World Schools Debating Championships and U.S. National Speech and Debate Tournament.
Scholarships & Recognition
Compete for attractive prizes, scholarships, and prestigious Hall of Fame recognition that can enhance your academic and career prospects.
Skill Development
Master the Modified American Parliamentary format while developing critical thinking, public speaking, and analytical skills essential for future success.
We are the official trainers of Hong Kong Debate Teams
that attend the U.S. Nationals Debate Tournament, and have been providing trainings to the schools below:
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U.S Nationals
Highlights Gallery
Path to Greatness: A chance to be selected for the Hong Kong team for the
prestigious U.S. Nationals Speech and Debate Tournament (and Harvard WSDC for 2027).
Hong Kong Team Success at
U.S. Nationals 2026
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Hong Kong teams at the 2026 U.S. Nationals Speech & Debate Tournament, competing against some of the world's strongest young debaters.
Our Middle School teams delivered exceptional results, with Team 1 reaching the Semi-Finals and Team 2 advancing to the Quarter-Finals.
Our High School teams also demonstrated remarkable determination and skill, gaining valuable international competition experience.
These achievements highlight the strength of our training and our commitment to developing young debaters for success on the global stage.
Need a Debate Partner? We Can Help!
Registering individually? No worries! As a complimentary support service, See Change Education will make reasonable efforts to help match individual participants with a suitable debate partner or teammate based on factors such as age group, competition category, and availability.
Important Notes & Terms:
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Partner matching is offered as a goodwill service and is not guaranteed.
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Matching is subject to participant availability and compatibility at the time of registration.
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See Change Education reserves the right to determine the most appropriate match at its sole discretion.
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Participants are expected to communicate and collaborate respectfully with their assigned partner.
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Requests for partner changes may not be accommodated once a match has been confirmed.
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Should a suitable match not be available, participants may be placed on a waiting list or offered
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See Change Education is not responsible for any disputes, disagreements,
or performance outcomes arising from the partnership.
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About See Change Education
See Change Education is a learning organization that nurtures a community of young leaders, future world-shapers who appreciate the value of collaboration and use a guiding moral compass to help create societies that are more empathetic, responsible, and inclusive.
Our world-class curricula and courses - offered in-person, online and through schools and taught by high-performing coaches - emphasize 21st-century critical thinking, communication and media skills with a special focus on empowerment and the environment.
Know more about our speech and debate programs.
About Hong Kong Innovative
Education Association
Established as a non-profit organization, HKIEA aims to promote innovative practices and pedagogy in skill-based programs that nurture aspiring youngsters into future leaders for a constantly changing and complex world.
HKIEA does this by sharing best practices in innovation in education and providing opportunities through competition and live showcases for youth in Hong Kong to develop confidence and self-identity.