International Programs
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About
International membership
International members have access to the same resources we provide all of our students, coaches, and teachers. From enrollment in the Honor Society to training videos, tools, resources, classroom activities, and a gateway to international competition—member schools have all they need to build a successful speech and debate program.
National Tournament Access
Access to the national tournament varies. Schools in countries with established NSDA districts follow the NSDA qualifying infrastructure. Other international member schools may access the National Tournament by participating in the Last Chance Qualifier and/or each member school may register up to two member students that did not qualify for the National Tournament into supplemental events. Middle school member schools may register for the Middle School National Tournament.
International Scrimmage!
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, the NSDA is proud to host the International Scrimmage, presented by the Institute for Speech and Debate focused on increasing competition opportunities for international students. This free, one-day, online event will offer live rounds in Public Forum Debate, World Schools Debate, and Original Oratory. Two divisions of each event will be offered if numbers allow: Rising Stars (for novice and middle school competitors) and Open (for more advanced competitors). This year, the schedule of events will take place during the daytime hours in East Asian time zones (see schedule), though international students from any time zones are welcome to attend.
Find more information at http://nsdainternational.tabroom.com
Need help registering? Please contact info@speechanddebate.org
Coming Soon
In the 2024-2025 school year, international member schools without established NSDA districts in their country will be invited to join the International District. Schools in the International District will be able to compete in an online qualifying tournament which follows the same NSDA qualifying structure as other districts.