Building Confident Communicators, Critical Thinkers & Future Leaders.
DebateChamps helps children and young people between (7–16+) develop the confidence to speak, the ability to think critically, and the skills to lead through debate, public speaking, expert training and competitive experiences.
Growing Voices. Expanding Opportunities.
Where Young Voices Learn to Think, Speak and Lead.
DebateChamps is a speech and debate organisation dedicated to developing confident communicators, critical thinkers and future leaders.
Through debate, public speaking, research, argumentation and leadership training, we help young people build skills they can use in the classroom, in competition and far beyond it.
Building Skills for the Classroom, the Stage and Beyond.
From foundational communication to advanced competitive debate, our programmes help students develop confidence, critical thinking and the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
Public Speaking & Speech
Helping students develop confident delivery, articulation, persuasive speaking and effective presentation skills.
Extemporaneous Debate and Speaking
Training students to think on their feet, develop arguments quickly and communicate confidently under pressure
World Schools Debate
Advanced debate training for students developing their skills in the World Schools Debate format and preparing for competitive opportunities.
More Than Debate.
Skills That Stay With Them.
Our programmes are designed to create meaningful development for students while giving parents, schools and partners structured ways to support young people.
For Students
Build confidence, communication, critical thinking, leadership and competitive experience.
For Parents
Structured extracurricular development, expert coaching, mentorship and meaningful competition.
For Schools
Stronger debate clubs, professional coaching, competitions and leadership development.
For Partners
Support talented young debaters through competitions, scholarships and educational initiatives.
Lagos Schools Debate Competition 2026
Lagos Schools Debate Competition 2026
In 2026, DebateChamps organised the inaugural Lagos Schools Debate Competition in collaboration with the Harvard Debate Council.
The competition brought together students from more than 20 schools alongside experienced adjudicators, international delegates and education stakeholders for a high-level debate experience.
The Next Stage Awaits.
Discover upcoming opportunities for students to compete, challenge themselves and experience debate beyond the training room.
Developing Debaters for a Global Stage.
DebateChamps connects students with international competitions, sparring opportunities and cross-border debate experiences.
Expanding Opportunity Through Collaboration.
We work with schools, educational institutions, debate organisations and partners to create more opportunities for young people to learn, compete and grow.
Questions? Start Here.
Everything you need to know before choosing a DebateChamps programme.
We offer programmes for children and young people, from beginners to experienced competitive debaters. Ages 7-16.
Every Strong Voice Starts Somewhere.
Whether your child is discovering debate for the first time, preparing for competition, or ready to take their communication skills further, DebateChamps provides the training, mentorship and opportunities to help them grow.