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ISDS Skill Seminars
by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)
Affordable Debate Skills Training
ISDS Skill Seminars is a workshop by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS) for students in Class 6–9, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 6–9
Fee
₹1,200
Duration
4 days (5 hours total)
Format
Individual
Time needed
75 minutes per day for 4 consecutive days
About This Opportunity
The ISDS Skill Seminars are beginner-level sessions on debate and communication skills organized by the Indian Schools Debating Society. The program teaches practical debate and public speaking fundamentals including structured speaking, argument building, rebuttal, and presentation style in a format-agnostic manner, with WSDC format integration in each session.
The seminars are open to students in Grades 6 to 9 with little to no debating background. Notably, the program is exclusively available to students from schools charging Rs. 60,000 per year or less in annual fees. Students from state schools and Army Public Schools can request full subsidies. Tier 2 and Tier 3 city participants receive additional fee discounts.
Participants develop skills in structured speaking, argumentation, rebuttal, and effective speech presentation. These skills are applicable beyond debate contexts, supporting essay writing, interviews, and structured thinking. The program bridges access gaps by making debate training affordable for students who may lack exposure to such opportunities.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 6–9
- Age Range
- - years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to students in Grades 6-9 from schools charging Rs. 60,000 or less in annual fees.
Open to students in Grades 6-9 (ages 11-15) from schools charging Rs. 60,000 or less in annual fees. No prior debating experience required. Full subsidies are available for state school and Army Public School students.
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Benefits
- Affordable debate training with subsidies for economically weaker school students
- Full subsidies available for state school and Army Public School students
- Learn structured speaking, argumentation, and rebuttal from ISDS-certified trainers
- Skills applicable beyond debate: essay writing, interviews, structured thinking
- Reduced fees for Tier 2 and Tier 3 city participants
Academic Details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
No specific curriculum.
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Schools complete an application form for each student on the ISDS website
- 2Students from state schools or Army Public Schools can email isds@indianschoolsdebatingsociety.com for full subsidy requests
- 3Payment of applicable fee to confirm enrollment
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Metro cities: Rs. 1,200 for all 4 sessions or Rs. 350 per session. Non-metro/Tier 2 cities: Rs. 1,000 for all 4 sessions or Rs. 300 per session. Full subsidy available for students who cannot afford fees; state school and APS students can request subsidies via email.
Financial support
Full subsidies available for students who cannot afford the fees. State school and Army Public School (APS) students can request full subsidies by emailing ISDS.
Refund policy
Refund not available.
Frequently asked questions
Is ISDS Skill Seminars free?
₹1,200 registration
Who can participate in ISDS Skill Seminars?
Students in Class 6–9. children aged undefined-undefined.
What will my child gain from ISDS Skill Seminars?
Affordable debate training with subsidies for economically weaker school students. Full subsidies available for state school and Army Public School students. Learn structured speaking, argumentation, and rebuttal from ISDS-certified trainers. Skills applicable beyond debate: essay writing, interviews, structured thinking. Reduced fees for Tier 2 and Tier 3 city participants.
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