Competitive Debate Team
Argue both sides of complex issues competitively
Why It Matters
Extremely strong for law, political science, philosophy, and humanities programs. Competitive debate sharpens critical thinking, research skills, and oral communication in ways few other ECs do.
How to Start
Join your school's debate team or find a local league. In Ontario, the Ontario Student Debating Union (OSDU) runs tournaments across the province.
Commitment
- Commitment level: Med
- Best starting grade: G8
- G8 is ideal - you want 4+ years of competition history with progression through tournament levels.
Programs It Supports
- Law
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Humanities
- Business