Johannesburg East Debating League (JEDL)

The Johannesburg East Debating League (JEDL) will start in July 2024. Students will have multiple rounds of competitive debate before progressing to the elimination rounds and the national championship.

Register for our 2024 season by 10 June 2024.

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 is a member of the National Debating League.

    Ashton International Benoni

    Benoni, South Africa

  • Hoërskool Jeugland is a member of the National Debating League.

    Hoërskool Jeugland

    Kempton Park, South Africa

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

    Jeppe High Preparatory School

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Kensington Secondary School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Kensington Secondary School

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Malvern High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    Malvern High School

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Reddam House Bedfordview is a member of the National Debating League.

    Reddam House Bedfordview

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Roedean School (SA) is a member of the National Debating League.

    Roedean School (SA)

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Sacred Heart College is a member of the National Debating League.

    Sacred Heart College

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Sandringham High School is a member of the National Debating League.

    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 10 June 2024
  • 3 students per team
  • 6 rounds over 3 tournaments
  • 1 teacher per team
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