International Regional Rounds

International regional rounds for Oxford Schools' take two forms. For regions where there has historically been particular interest, the Union partners with organisations around the world to provide specific national/continental regional rounds. Students living in these regions may only participate in these regional rounds, and we ensure that our partners share our values, including a commitment to making debating accessible to everyone.

We also hold an online international round. These rounds are typically held in February and are open to anyone aged 14-18 studying at a secondary educational institute outside the UK and Ireland who is not eligible to compete at an international regional organised by one of our partners. Team members must be from the same school. There will be a registration fee of £60 per team.

You can register here: https://forms.gle/t7A4Bbne1Nt9bEvY8

We are confident that these rounds will produce extremely high-calibre debates and provide an invaluable learning experience for all students involved. Teams that perform the best in these regionals will also have the opportunity to compete in Finals Day, with the chance to debate in the historic Oxford Union Chamber.

If you would like us to bring an Oxford Schools' round to your country, please email us.

OXFORD SCHOOLS' 2025-26 INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL ROUND PARTNERS:

Asia (Vietnam, South Korea) (TBC): Leader's Academy

Australia: Speakers' Corner
Brazil: Brazilian Debate Institute

Canada: University of Western Ontario
China: Solum TAIS Group

Eastern Africa (TBC): African Debate Academy
Hong Kong: See Change Education

India: Indian Debating League

Kazakhstan: COSMOS NPIO
Netherlands: The Oracy Institute

Qatar: Vocara Institute Consulting

Romania: Avenor College

Singapore (TBC): Anglo-Chinese Junior College

Southern Africa (TBC): Ideas Matter

Switzerland (TBC): The Debate, Eloquence and Rhetoric Association

Tunisia: The Debate, Eloquence and Rhetoric Association

United Arab Emirates (TBC): Atlantic Ivy