Uniting African schools, one debate at a time.
Our debate championships challenge school debaters to think critically and celebrate the diversity of our continent.
Member Schools
Our international events unite a community of 19 schools from 14 cities and 8 countries. Our South African programs include over 100 schools.
Colegio Angolano de Talatona
Luanda, Angola
Founding Member
Crawford International Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
Founding Member
International School of Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda
Founding Member
Kitengela International School
Kitengela, Kenya
Light Academy Secondary School
Kampala, Uganda
Founding Member
Lycée Français International Gustave-Eiffel
Maputo, Mozambique
Maputo International School
Maputo, Mozambique
Maputo International School
Maputo, Mozambique
Mokopane English Combined School
Mokopane, South Africa
Founding Member
Myngenoegen English Private School
Polokwane, South Africa
Founding Member
Nova Pioneer Boys High School - Eldoret Campus
Eldoret, Kenya
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Nova Pioneer Boys High School - Tatu City Campus
Tatu City, Kenya
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Nova Pioneer Girls High School - Eldoret Campus
Eldoret, Kenya
Paras and Sia International School
Maputo, Mozambique
Roedean School (SA)
Johannesburg, South Africa
St George's Diocesan School
Windhoek, Namibia
Founding Member
Trichardt School for Christian Education
Maputo, Mozambique
United Herzlia Schools
Cape Town, South Africa
Founding Member
UWC East Africa
Arusha, Tanzania
Founding Member
Upcoming Events
We host events for debaters of all experience levels, from seasoned veterans to those just beginning their journey. If you're interested in bringing a championship to your country, we'd love to hear from you. Our flagship event, the Pan-African Debating Championship, showcases the pinnacle of debating talent across the continent.
Luanda Debating League
Colégio Angolano de Talatona, Luanda, Angola
06-08 December 2024
The National Debating League is launching a series of debate championships in Luanda, Angola. Top performing teams will be invited to compete at the 2025 Pan-African Debating Championships. Entry is open to students in Grades 6 to 12 and no prior debate experience is required.
Previous Events
These events have already been completed. Please reach out to us if you would like to join the next edition.
Junior Pan-African Debating Championship (Grade 4-7)
Curro Century City, Cape Town, South Africa
11-13 October 2024
The NDL is hosting Africa’s very first Pan-African Debating Championship for prep schools. Entry is open to students in Grades 4 to 7 from schools anywhere in Africa.
2024 Pan-African Debating Championship
Roedean School (SA), Johannesburg, South Africa
1-4 July 2023
Join us in Johannesburg, the heart of South Africa's economy, for our second Pan-African Debating Championship. This event welcomes high school students from across Africa. We are excited to build on the success of our 2023 Championship, which brought together 20 teams from 6 nations.
The Maputo Championship
Maputo International School, Maputo, Mozambique
16-17 February 2024
Join us in Mozambique for our first-ever 'development' tournament, designed for schools new to our program. Open to students from Grade 6 to A-Levels, it's a perfect opportunity to sharpen your debating skills and meet new people.