Asia Schools Open (British Parliamentary)

The Asia Schools Open is the flagship debate tournament for middle school and high school students in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. This event aims to provide an open and safe platform for students all around the nation to engage in parliamentary debating in the English language.

The Asia Schools Open looks to be an open and safe environment for High School and Middle School students to take part in intellectual discussions on various social issues in the world. It is a platform established to nurture and recognize outstanding speakers to become effective public speakers and critical thinkers at International level.

Asia Schools Open (BP) will be adjudicated by internationally-acclaimed debate specialists who are accredited by EduDrift for their experience and excellence in the sport.

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Upcoming Edition
27-28 August 2022
08:00-17:30
GMT+8, Singapore
Format
100% Virtual
English
British Parliamentary
Eligibility
13-17 Years
Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Workshop
20 August 2022
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINERVA UNIVERSITY

The upcoming edition of Asia Schools Open (British Parliamentary) is presented in partnership with Minerva University, a private university headquartered in San Francisco, California.

World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI), in its 2022 report, named Minerva University.

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EVENT AT A GLANCE

Registration Fees: USD 198 per team
Inclusive of:

5-Prelims & 2-Prep Rounds
Exhibition Debates
Observer Workshop
Participation Certificate
Assessment Report
Networking Sessions

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Tournament Schedule

DAY 01

08:00 Check-in and Attendance
08:15 Confirmation of High/Middle School Category
08:30 Opening Ceremony & Briefing

08:45 Round 1 — Motion Release
09:00 Round 1 — Start of Round

10:30 Round 2 — Motion Release
10:45 Round 2 — Start of Round

12:30 Lunch

13:30 Round 3 — Motion Release
13:45 Round 3 — Start of Round

15:15 Round 4 — Motion Release
15:30 Round 4 — Start of Round (silent)

17:00 Final Confirmation of Age Category
17:30 End of Day
DAY 02

08:00 Check-in and Attendance
08:15 Viewing Exhibition Debate
08:30 Message from EduDrift & Supporting Partners

08:45 Round 5 — Motion Release
09:00 Round 5 — Start of Round

10:30 Break Announcements
10:45 Quarter-Finals — Motion Release
11:00 Quarter-Finals — Start of Round

12:30 Lunch

13:30 Semi-Finals — Motion Release
13:45 Semi-Finals — Start of Round

15:15 Grand-Finals — Motion Release
15:30 Grand-Finals — Start of Round

17:00 Awarding Ceremony
17:30 End of Day

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

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THE RULEBOOK

To understand tournament's rules, structure and format, click below.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

To understand the general guidelines such as the etiquette and the check-in requirements for the tournament click here.

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PREVIOUS EDITION DEBATE TOPICS

Take a look at all the previously debated motions in various events to help you prepare for the tournament.

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TOURNAMENT ESSENTIALS

All participants are expected to have Zoom and Slack prepared and downloaded in advance and are required to be on video. As such, participants must enter the tournament with strong internet connection, functioning webcam, and audio devices.