Building Confident Communicators, Critical Thinkers & Future Leaders.
DebateChamps helps children and young people between (7–16+) in Nigeria develop the confidence to speak, the ability to think critically, and the skills to lead through debate training, public speaking, expert coaching and competitive experiences.
Growing Voices. Expanding Opportunities.
Where Young Voices Learn to Think, Speak and Lead.
DebateChamps is a speech and debate organisation dedicated to developing confident communicators, critical thinkers and future leaders.
Through debate, public speaking, research, argumentation and leadership training, we help young people build skills they can use in the classroom, in competition and far beyond it.
Building Skills for the Classroom, the Stage and Beyond.
From foundational communication to advanced competitive debate training in Nigeria, our programmes help students develop confidence, critical thinking and the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
World Schools Debate
Advanced debate training in Nigeria for students developing their skills in the World Schools Debate format and preparing for competitive opportunities.
Junior World Schools Debate Competition
An introductory class to World Schools Debate format
Public Speaking & Speech
Helping students develop confident delivery, articulation, persuasive speaking and effective presentation skills.
Extemporaneous Debate and Speaking
Training students to think on their feet, develop arguments quickly and communicate confidently under pressure
More Than Debate.
Skills That Stay With Them.
Our programmes are designed to create meaningful development for students while giving parents, schools and partners structured ways to support young people.
For Students
Build confidence, communication, critical thinking, leadership and competitive experience.
For Parents
Structured extracurricular development, expert coaching, mentorship and meaningful competition.
For Schools
Stronger debate clubs, professional coaching, competitions and leadership development.
For Partners
Support talented young debaters through competitions, scholarships and educational initiatives.
African Schools Debate Competition 2026
African Schools Debate Competition 2026
DebateChamps emerged as champions of the 2026 African Schools Debate Championship (ASDC), competing against 33 teams from across Africa. The team also earned two individual speaker awards, while a DebateChamps adjudicator progressed to the semifinal judging panel.
The Next Stage Awaits.
Discover upcoming opportunities for students to compete, challenge themselves and experience debate beyond the training room.
Developing Debaters for a Global Stage.
DebateChamps connects students with international competitions, sparring opportunities and cross-border debate experiences.
Expanding Opportunity Through Collaboration.
We work with schools, educational institutions, debate organisations and partners to create more opportunities for young people to learn, compete and grow.
What Our Community Says.
“Debatechamps changed my life”
Questions? Start Here.
Everything you need to know before choosing a DebateChamps programme.
We offer programmes for children and young people, from beginners to experienced competitive debaters. Ages 7-16.
Every Strong Voice Starts Somewhere.
Whether your child is discovering debate for the first time, preparing for competition, or ready to take their communication skills further, DebateChamps provides the training, mentorship and opportunities to help them grow.