Schools Competition Topics
A Grade
Speaking time: 6-8 minutes
| Round 1 | Topic has not yet been released |
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| Round 2 | Topic has not yet been released |
| Round 3 | Secret Topic |
| Round 4 | Secret Topic |
| Round 5 | Secret Topic |
B Grade
Speaking time: 6-8 minutes
| Round 1 | Topic has not yet been released |
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| Round 2 | Topic has not yet been released |
| Round 3 | Secret Topic |
| Round 4 | Secret Topic |
| Round 5 | Secret Topic |
C Grade
Speaking time: 5-6 minutes
| Round 1 | Topic has not yet been released |
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| Round 2 | Topic has not yet been released |
| Round 3 | Advised Topic: not yet released |
| Round 4 | Secret Topic |
| Round 5 | Topic has not yet been released |
D Grade
Speaking time: 4-5 minutes
| Round 1 | Topic has not yet been released |
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| Round 2 | Topic has not yet been released |
| Round 3 | Topic has not yet been released |
| Round 4 | Topic has not yet been released |
| Round 5 | Topic has not yet been released |
Secret and Advised Topics
Secret topics are released one hour before the debate begins. Teams should arrive an hour and fifteen minutes before the scheduled debating time to allow time for roll call and topic release.
Advised topics are released in the same way as secret topics, but the general subject area of the topic is known in advance.