Hong Kong Primary Schools Debating Championship (HKPSDC)
Hong Kong’s national debating championship for primary schools — open to public, private and international schools, and built to be the most accessible competition for young debaters in the city. Register and read the full brief at hkpsdc.com.
About this event
The Hong Kong Primary Schools Debating Championship is Hong Kong’s national debating championship for primary students (Years 3–6), open to public, private and international schools. Capstone Debate organises the event with host venue Malvern College Hong Kong.
Registration, the invitation letter, schedule and rulebook are on the official site: https://hkpsdc.com/
What to expect
Format
Modified WSDC — teams of 3, 4-minute speeches, 30 minutes’ prep, all-impromptu motions.
Eligibility
Primary Year Levels 3–6 from any school type. Composite teams allowed; no experience needed.
Fees
Up to 2 teams per school free; HKD 180/person after, including lunch, prizes, judges, kits & transport.
Awards
Champions, Finalists & Top 10 Best Speakers; Champions prize HKD 2,500. Certificates for all.
Venue
Malvern College Hong Kong, Pak Shek Kok. 8:30am–6:00pm.
Official site
Invitation letter, schedule, rulebook and registration live at hkpsdc.com.
After the event — or before the next one
Registering for a Capstone tournament is not the same as joining a weekly class. Book a free 15-minute placement for the week after the event. We will say weekly class, an intensive, or not yet.
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