Oxford Schools Debating Competition 2027
About This Tournament
The largest schools debating competition in the UK.
The Oxford Schools Debating Competition is the largest schools debating competition in the United Kingdom, run by the Oxford Union. Teams of two enter regional rounds around the country between November and February, and the strongest qualify for finals day at the Oxford Union in March.
Entry is by invitation only. The Oxford Union requires same-school teams, so we enter students through partner schools; our coaches put forward students from the competition programmes. The format is British Parliamentary, not World Schools, and the finals date shown is provisional.
What's included if you sign up through us
- 4 hours of coaching by experts
- Sorted registration and judge requirement
- Feedback about the tournament after the rounds
Tournament Details
Dates
Mar 13, 2027, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM (GST)
Organiser time: Mar 13, 2027, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT)
Duration
2 days
Location
Oxford Union, Oxford (finals day)
Timezone
Europe/London
Age Range
11–18 years old
Max Team Size
2 students
Organiser
Oxford UnionFrequently Asked Questions
Can I register directly?
No. Speak to your child's coach; places are offered to students in the competition programmes.
Is it World Schools format?
No, British Parliamentary in pairs. Our coaches cover the format switch in prep.
Fee to be announced
per student
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