ISDS Young Learners' Academy
by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)
National Debate Squad Pathway
ISDS Young Learners' Academy is a course by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS) for students in Grade 7 to 8, open to students across India.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Grade 7 to 8
Fee
₹15,000
Duration
4 weeks (11 sessions, 22 hours total)
Format
Both · Teams of 3
Time needed
8-10 hours per week including live sessions and take-home assignments
About this opportunity
The ISDS Young Learners' Academy is a comprehensive course organized by the Indian Schools Debating Society for students in Grades 7 and 8. It is ISDS's only integrated programme for junior students, combining content from the Budding Speaker Launchpad and Junior Academies with concepts interwoven for flexibility across communication and debate settings.
The course runs over 4 weeks with 11 online sessions conducted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The curriculum progresses through 5 modules: developing speaking skills and confidence, introduction to WSDC format, argumentation, responses and rebuttal, and evaluation. Each session is 2 hours long, with an expected weekly commitment of 8-10 hours including take-home assignments.
Participants benefit from small batch training with approximately 12 students per trainer, ensuring personalized attention and feedback. The program culminates in a WSDC-format debate tournament in a safe, supportive environment. Top performers receive a direct invitation to later rounds of the Indian National Debate Squad selection process, while attendees with 100% attendance gain access to ISDS's wider student community channel.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 7 to 8
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to students in Grades 7-8.
Open to students in Grades 7-8 studying in any school across India. No prior debating experience required. Designed for beginners.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
5 modules over 4 weeks: developing speaking skills and confidence, introduction to WSDC format, argumentation, responses and rebuttal, and evaluation through a tournament.
Rewards and recognition
Recognition
National Debate Squad Selection Pathway
Skills your child builds
What your child will do
- Interactive speaking exercises
- WSDC debate practice rounds
- Argumentation workshops
- Rebuttal drills
- Culminating debate tournament
How to apply
- 1Visit the ISDS Young Learners' Academy page on the official website
- 2Submit the online registration form as an individual or team of 3
- 3Complete payment to confirm enrollment
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Individual registration: Rs. 15,000 per student. Team of 3 students: Rs. 40,500 total (Rs. 13,500 per student, 10% discount). Teams need not be from the same school.
Refund policy
No refund available.
Frequently asked questions
Is ISDS Young Learners' Academy free?
No. The registration fee is ₹15,000.
Who can participate in ISDS Young Learners' Academy?
Students in Grade 7 to 8.
What will my child gain from ISDS Young Learners' Academy?
Direct invitation to later rounds of the Indian National Debate Squad selection for top performers. Small batch training with approximately 12 students per trainer for personalized feedback. Access to exclusive ISDS Masterclass content for top performers. Entry into ISDS student community channel for networking with debaters nationwide (100% attendance required). Competitive WSDC-format debate tournament experience in a supportive environment. Comprehensive 5-module curriculum covering speaking, argumentation, and rebuttal.
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