East London Primary Schools Debating League

Register for our 2025 season by 30 January 2025.

Entry is open to all schools in the Eastern Cape. Participation is open to Grades 4-7.

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Learn, Reflect, Iterate

Program Overview

Welcome & Orientation

We will start the league with an orientation session for our adjudication panel and participants. We'll start with the basics, so no prior debate experience is needed.

Debates & Feedback

We'll meet for 2 tournaments consisting of 4 debates each. We'll work with teachers to create a supportive environment that encourages experimentation. Each debate will have at least two adjudicators.

The Finals & Awards

Certificates, medals, and trophies will be awarded to our top performing teams and individuals. Our top 4 teams in each division will be invited to the National Championship.

Member Schools

Join our growing community of schools.

  • Busy Bees Junior Primary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Busy Bees Junior Primary School

    Butterworth, South Africa

  • Merrifield Preparatory School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Merrifield Preparatory School

    East London, South Africa

  • Qumanco Great Place Primary is a member of the National Debating League.

    Qumanco Great Place Primary

    Qumanco, South Africa

  • Stepping Stone Junior School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Stepping Stone Junior School

    Komani, South Africa