Johannesburg East Debating League (JEDL)
The Johannesburg East Debating League (JEDL) will start it's second season of competition in February 2025. Students will have multiple rounds of competitive debate before progressing to the elimination rounds and the national championship.
Register for our 2024 season by 30 January 2025.
Participation is open to primary and high school students - Grades 4 to 12.
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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 3 tournaments consisting of 2 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.
Ashton International Benoni
Benoni, South Africa
Malvern High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
Reddam House Bedfordview
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sacred Heart College
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sandringham High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
Join the Johannesburg East Debating League (JEDL)
Entry is open to Grades 4-12. No prior debate experience is needed.
- Registration deadline is 30 January 2025
- 3 students per team
- 6 rounds over 3 tournaments
- 1 teacher per team