Asia’s Largest High School Debate Major
Coming back to an in person experience directly in Malaysia, ASDC 2023 will be hosted physically at Epsom College. With an adjudication core comprising some of the best speakers across Asia, and a commitment to investing in flying in qualified international IAs, and a free day to explore Malaysia’s signature food and culture, this year’s ASDC promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Dates: October 2023 (to be announced soon)
Format: Asian Parliamentary (3 speakers per team + 2 optional reserves)
Venue: Epsom College in Malaysia (In Person)
Registration Fees: RM1500/pax
Adjudicator Rule: N=1
Registration details will be released soon.
Eligibility
In line with the ASDC constitution, speakers are eligible to break (proceed to the elimination rounds) if they meet the following criteria:
Enrolled in a primary school, secondary school or a body that awards primary and secondary academic qualifications.
Pursuing O-levels, IGCSE or an equivalent level of examination or qualification under an educational body.
Pursuing A-levels or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) under integrated learning curriculums in secondary schools within Grade 11 to Grade
A debater must not be enrolled in any tertiary academic courses.
A debater is still eligible to debate on behalf of their previously enrolled in academic body for six months after the commencement of their graduation date, provided that he or she is allowed to represent that academic body and not in violation of 11.2 (the previous clauses listed above)
Novice Criteria
Have not broken in the open category of any past editions of ASDC
Have not participated in the World Schools Debate Championship as a speaker
All 3 speakers in a team must qualify as Novice for the team to qualify as a Novice team, and be eligible to break into the Novice finals series
An independent committee shall be created to resolve any disputes with “Novice” status
Important Links
Personal Registration
After purchasing your passes from our store, fill in your personal details for the tab here. Each speaker needs to fill this form in individually.
Adjudicator Registration
All adjudicators, including prospective IA applicants and institutional adjudicators should fill in this form. The CAP will reach out to confirm subsidized IAs closer to the event.
Scholarship Applications
To apply for a scholarship or financial aid, fill in this form. A portion of our events’ proceeds are committed towards making debating accessible for all.
Tentative Schedule (All timings in GMT+8)
Day 0
4pm Check in
Day 1
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast & Roll Call
8:30 pm - 10:00 am Briefings
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Round 1
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch & Pre Council
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Round 2
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Round 3
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 - 9:00 pm Sports and Activities
Day 2
7:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast & Roll Call
9:00 am - 11:00 am Round 4
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Round 5
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Round 6 (silent)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free Time
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Break Announcements
7:00 - 8:00 pm ASDC Main Council
Day 3
All Day Excursion to KLCC & KL Twin Towers
Day 4
7:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast & Roll Call
9:00 am - 11:00 am Open Octo Finals
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Open & Novice Quarter Finals
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Open & Novice Semi Finals
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free Time
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner
Day 5
7:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast & Roll Call
9:00 am - 11:00 am Novice Finals
11:00 am - 1.00 pm Grand Finals
1.00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Closing Ceremony & Check out
Cash Prizes*
Open Champions: RM 6000
Open Runner Ups: RM3000
Overall Best Speaker: RM 500
Overall Best Adjudicator: RM 500
*Cash prizes are contingent upon the participation of a minimum of 20 Teams.Invitation Letter
If you require a personalized letter to your school, please drop us an e-mail at info@wolce.org or get in touch with us via social media @therealwolce.
Event Booklet
Download the full event booklet here with all the key details about this event.
2021 Grand Finals
ASDC 2021 Grand Finals
Chung Ling Private High School (Gov)
Nepal (Opp)
2022 Grand Finals
ASDC 2022 Grand Finals
China WSDC (Gov)
Dialogy Assata Shakur (Opp)
Champions of ASDC
Below are the past Champions of ASDC
| Year | Champions | Team Members | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PAREF Southridge School | Marty Gonzaga, RJ Lim, Justin Jabines | 6-5 for Opp |
| 2010 | Ateneo de Manila High School | Vinent Soriano, Javier Pablo, Anton Sison | 6-5 for Gov |
| 2011 | Daewon Foreign Language High School | Saemi Han, Jae Hyun Yoo, Jongho Lee | 4-3 for Gov |
| 2012 | SMK Sri Permata | Kelviin Maneul Pillay, Tharmendra Wemel, Nimalan Gunandran | 5-2 for Gov |
| 2013 | Sekolah Dato' Abdul Razak | Abdurrazzaq Fazail, Meor Izzudin, Wan Adzhar | 8-1 for Opp |
| 2014 | SMK Damansara Jaya | Eliza Chow Ka Mun, Evan Wong Jun Xian, Deborah Wong Kai Wai | 6-3 for Opp |
| 2015 | SMK Sri Permata | Kishen Sivabalan, Roshan Sivabalan, Siddharta Vidyasagar Adaikalaraj | 6-3 for Opp |
| 2016 | Ateneo de Manila High School | Renz Reyes, Luigi Alcaneses, Hanz Gonzalez | 5-4 for Gov |
| 2017 | De La Salle Zobel | Ken Aluman, Quintin Chua, Joannah Vazquez | 3-2 for Gov |
| 2021 | Nepal | Sirish Joshi, Nirupam Khanal, Rodin Bantawa | 4-1 for Opp |
| 2022 | China | Raphael Lamballe, Stephanie Chen, William Shi | 6-1 for Gov |
Core Adjudication Panel
2022
Luc Choong
Malaysia
Abhishek Acharya
India
Rohan Kapur
Singapore
Gillian Sandigan
Philippines
2021
Kanan Ishizaka
(Japan)
Joel Law
(Singapore)
Megha Rahman
(Bangladesh)
JJ Pine
(Philippines)
Judah Purwanto
(Indonesia)
Pragyan Acharya
(Nepal/Qatar)
Sponsor a Debate Team or a Debater
All proceeds go to funding someone or a team that is under-privileged that would like to participate in this competition but can’t. WoLCE actively sponsors debaters for every tournament it organises. WoLCE will match your donation 1-to-1, this means if you sponsor $10, we will match it with an additional $10 to make the total donation valued at $20!
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Here are three simple reasons why you should consider joining the Asian Schools Debating Championship 2021
World-Class Adjudication
We’ve roped in some of the world’s best adjudicators to share their best-kept secrets, techniques, and knowledge to propel your debate to the next level! To ensure maximum quality, we’ve also selected an adjudication core that will be delivering challenging, yet exciting new motions! This also means that you will get feedback on every single debate that you participate in on how to improve and what you could have done better.
2. Experienced Organizing Committee
Delays will be minimal, and fun will be maximum.
3. International Certification
You'll be going up against like-minded debaters from every corner of the globe! Even if you don’t walk away with the grand prize, forging friendships with people from different countries is probably the next best thing. As we’re using Zoom throughout this tournament, you will have the option to communicate with people via audio and video too!
Eligible Participating Countries*
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China
Cyprus
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Krygyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Philippines
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
State of Palestine
Syria
Tajikistan
Taiwan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Turkey
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
*If your country is not listed here, but you would like to participate - you still can! However, your team will not be eligible to qualify for elimination rounds on the 14-15 August 2021.