Debate and speech tournaments are more than competitions—they are classrooms, communities, and catalysts for student growth. Participating in competitive events helps students refine their skills, receive expert feedback, connect with global peers, and prepare for high-level performance in academics, leadership, and life.

For schools partnered with the ISDI, tournaments offer structured benchmarks, recognition pathways, and a window into the world’s most rigorous and rewarding speech & debate circuits.

The value of competitive participation includes:

o   Skill Development: Improve public speaking, research, and communication skills under pressure in a rewarding and engaging environment.

o   Feedback and Improvement: Receive expert input from judges with a depth of experience.

o   Global Community: Engage with peers worldwide.

o   Recognition: Earn TOC bids and build competitive résumés.