Welcome to CamDEBATE 2020

 

What's News?  

Applications for CamDEBATE 2020 are now open. Interested contestants are invited to submit their applications by February 2020.
 
Contestants will be provided with relevant training and mentoring sessions related public speaking and debate skills to develop their confidence in speaking in public. The training will also include leadership, communication and teamwork skills which are the important life skills for both studying and working.
 

Each contestant can choose to compete in one of the two categories of the competition. The registration fee is $30. Those who are not selected to compete in the Audition round, their registration fee will be refunded.

 

To compete in CamDEBATE 2020:  

 
 

Three reasons why you should join CamDEBATE:

  • CamDEBATE is where you develop your public speaking and debate skills which are the important life skills for your future career.
  • CamDEBATE is not just a contest. It is where you make new friends and improve your confidence.
  • 12 winners will be awarded a two-week study tour to the United Kingdom, trophies, medals, scholarships at ACE and other prizes. 12 runners-up will be awarded bicycles, scholarships at ACE, certificates and other prizes.
 
If you wish to find out more information about CamDEBATE 2020, click HERE to submit your questions. The CamDEBATE team will contact you back to answer to your questions.  
 
 

Championship 2020 

 

The CamDEBATE Championship 2020 consists of three levels divided into two categories: Public Speaking and Debate.

 

1. Level: High School
Eligibility Criteria
  • High school student
  • Aged 15 or above at the time of application
  • Cambodian or other nationality residing in Cambodia
Category: Public Speaking || Debate
Awards (Both Categories)
Champion:
  • A two-week study tour to the United Kingdom
  • A trophy, medal and certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Runner-up:
  • A bicycle
  • A medal and certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
2. Level: University
Eligibility Criteria
  • University or post-secondary student
  • Aged 25 or below at the time of application
  • Cambodian or other nationality residing in Cambodia
Category: Public Speaking || Debate
Awards (Both Categories)
Champion:
  • A two-week study tour to the United Kingdom
  • A trophy, medal and certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Runner-up:
  • A bicycle
  • A medal and certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
3. Level: Young Professionals
Eligibility Criteria
  • Employed/Self-employed
  • Aged 30 or below at the time of application
  • Cambodian or other nationality residing in Cambodia
Category: Public Speaking || Debate
Awards (Both Categories)
Champion:
  • A two-week study tour to the United Kingdom
  • A trophy, medal and certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Runner-up:
  • A bicycle
  • A medal and certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
LevelEligibility CriteriaCategoryAwards (Both Categories)
High School
  • High school student
  • Aged 15 or above at the time of application
  • Cambodian or other nationality residing in Cambodia
Public SpeakingChampion:
  • A two-week study tour to the United Kingdom
  • A trophy, a medal and a certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Runner-up:
  • A bicycle
  • A medal and a certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Debate
University
  • University or post-secondary student
  • Aged 25 or below at the time of application
  • Cambodian or other nationality residing in Cambodia
Public SpeakingChampion:
  • A two-week study tour to the United Kingdom
  • A trophy, a medal and a certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Runner-up:
  • A bicycle
  • A medal and a certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Debate
Young Professionals
  • Employed/Self-employed
  • Aged 30 or below at the time of application
  • Cambodian or other nationality residing in Cambodia
Public SpeakingChampion:
  • A two-week study tour to the United Kingdom
  • A trophy, a medal and a certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Runner-up:
  • A bicycle
  • A medal and a certificate
  • A one-year scholarship to study at ACE
Debate

 

To download the Competition Guidelines, click HERE.

 

Vision & Objectives 

 
The Cambodia International Debate & Public Speaking Championship Series (CamDEBATE) is a premier platform for professional development in public speaking and debate, cultivating a healthy culture of dialogue and the sharing of different perspectives to promote and foster understanding, friendship and knowledge among youth in Cambodia.

An initiative of IDP Education, a world leader in international education and student placement services, in partnership with key institutions in Cambodia and internationally, CamDEBATE aims to provide:

  • An opportunity for individuals who wish to engage in debate and public speaking in English to increase their fluency and showcase their proficiency.
  • An opportunity to develop important skills that benefit participants’ academic journeys, personal development and career prospects.
  • An occasion to independently learn, research and form opinions on complex topics that will contribute to the development of well-rounded individuals.
  • A networking opportunity for individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities.
  • A platform to support the development of problem solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills among Cambodian students and young professionals.