We are delighted to open applications for the 2026 Hong Kong’s World Schools Debating team. The team will participate at the World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) held in person.
Hong Kong WSDC
The Hong Kong Debate & Speech Community will select an initial 8-to-10-person team, with the final five that will compete at WSDC decided in 2026. The competition will be held in Nairobi, Kenya on 14 – 24 July 2026.
In addition, we will select a development squad of around 20 students. Those eligible for the development squad will have at least one additional year of high school after the current school year (graduating in 2027 or later).
Those selected to be part of either time will have approximately three to five hours of training a week in groups and individuals until July 2026 and would be expected to attend competitions as part of the Hong Kong team.
Selections
In order to apply you must be no younger than 14 years old on 14th July 2026, and no older than 19. You must be attending a High School in Hong Kong or otherwise be a citizen of Hong Kong and show a commitment to the Hong Kong circuit.
The decision on who is selected to trial, the membership of both the squads and the final team will be made only by the coaches of the HK WSDC team and the coaches of the Hong Kong development team.
No one who is paid to coach any trialist will judge the trials. The coaches of HK WSDC will not consider the comments or recommendations from such sources either.
Trials
Trials will be held via Zoom in the evenings from 26 October to 10 November via Zoom. (From 7pm HKT onwards), with the schedule depending on the trialists’ availability.
Prospective trialists will be required to submit their details and debating achievements by 23.59 HKT on 22 October. Those selected to trial will be alerted by 24 October.
Those called to selections will be determined on the basis of their previous debating and speaking experience.
To apply, please fill out the following form:
If you have any questions, please contact: