ISDS Skill Seminars
by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)
Affordable Debate Skills Training
Affordable beginner-level debate and communication skills workshop by ISDS for Grades 6-9, with subsidies for students from economically weaker schools.
Mode
Online
Fee
₹1,200
Participation format
Individual
Duration
4 days (5 hours total)
Time needed
75 minutes per day for 4 consecutive days
Eligibility
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.
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 9
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Open to students in Grades 6-9 from schools charging Rs. 60,000 or less in annual fees.
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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
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Workshop
- 25 May 2026 to 28 May 2026
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
Rules and guidelines
- Exclusively for students from schools charging Rs. 60,000 per year or less
- Sessions are conducted online via Zoom
- Students should attend all 4 sessions for the complete learning experience
Technology requirements
- Computer or laptop with webcam and microphone
- Stable internet connection
- Zoom application installed
Fees and 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.
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.
Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
No specific curriculum.
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