Communication & Soft Skills
Debate Training
Private debate tutoring for students who want to win competitions and build critical thinking. Master Asian Parliamentary, British Parliamentary, and World Schools formats. Learn 1-on-1 with coaches who are alumni of NSDC, NUDC, and international competitions — from school debate club to the WSDC stage.
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What is Debate Training?
Debate training is a private tutoring program for mastering structured, critical, and persuasive argumentation in competitive debate formats. The program trains students to build cases, construct rebuttals, handle Points of Information, and perform convincingly in competition — from school club debates to LDBI, NSDC, NUDC, and the World Schools Debating Championship. Both English-language and Indonesian-language debate tracks are available.
- 5 learning levels: from beginner to elite debater
- Complete formats: Asian Parliamentary, British Parliamentary, World Schools
- Competition prep: NSDC, LDBI, NUDC, IVED, WSDC, WUDC
- Dual-track: English-language and Indonesian-language debate
- Coaches who are national and international competition alumni
- Suitable for elementary kids, junior/senior high students, and university students
Debate Training Service Options
Choose the format most effective for your competition preparation
In-Person Tutoring
Coach comes to your location for full debate simulations
Rp 150.000/session
90 minutes
- Full debate simulations with real timing
- Live rebuttal and Points of Information practice
- Video recording of performance for evaluation
- Real-time feedback on matter, manner, and method
Online Tutoring
Via Zoom with recording and playback analysis
Rp 110.000/session
90 minutes
- Flexible from anywhere, ideal for busy students
- Automatic recording for self-review of arguments
- Access to competition-alumni coaches from other cities
- Online practice matching online-competition formats
Small Group Class
Learn in teams of 3-6 for real debate simulations
Rp 75.000/session
120 minutes
- Full team debate simulation (Government vs Opposition)
- Practice every speaker role
- More affordable per person
- Ideal for school debate teams or clubs
Debate Learning Levels
A tiered curriculum from argumentation fundamentals to international-competition-ready debater
Foundation Level
Argumentation & ConfidenceA foundation for beginners who have never debated. Focus on building speaking confidence and understanding basic argument structure.
Subjects:
Claim-Reasoning-EvidenceBasic Public SpeakingArgument Structure
Focus Areas:
- Managing nervousness when speaking to a group
- Claim-reasoning-evidence argument structure
- Distinguishing opinion, fact, and assumption
- Delivering a structured 3-minute speech
Junior Level
Speaker Roles & RebuttalLearning team speaker roles and constructing basic rebuttals. Ideal for students about to join school debates.
Subjects:
Speaker RolesBasic RebuttalMotion Definition
Focus Areas:
- First, second, third speaker roles
- Defining the motion correctly
- Constructing basic rebuttals
- Listening for clash and opponent points
Intermediate Level
Case Building & POIBuilding a solid team case and mastering Points of Information. Ready for school and provincial competitions.
Subjects:
Case ConstructionPoints of InformationTeamwork
Focus Areas:
- Building a coherent team case
- Offering and answering Points of Information
- Managing 7-minute speech time
- Coordinating arguments across team speakers
Competitive Level
Matter, Manner & MethodDeepening competitive debate strategy for serious students. Ready for NSDC, LDBI, and NUDC.
Subjects:
Weighing & ComparativeWhip SpeechAdjudication Awareness
Focus Areas:
- Mastery of matter, manner, and method
- Comparative weighing between arguments
- Whip speech and summary strategy
- Understanding how adjudicators think
Elite & Specialty Level
International Competition StrategyThe highest level of training for debaters targeting WSDC, WUDC, and the international circuit. Includes adjudication preparation.
Subjects:
Framing BattlesInternational CircuitAdjudication
Focus Areas:
- Advanced framing and motion strategy
- Consistency in high speaker scores
- International circuit readiness (WSDC/WUDC)
- Adjudication practice and debate analysis
Debate Learning Modules
Comprehensive material that can be tailored to your competition target and level
Material is tailored to participant needs - from argumentation fundamentals to international competition preparation
Argumentation Fundamentals
Building logical thinking and strong argument structure
- Claim-reasoning-evidence structure
- Distinguishing fact, opinion, and assumption
- Logical fallacies to avoid
- Burden of proof and team stance
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Debate Formats
Mastering the rules of various competition formats
- Asian Parliamentary (AP) - 3 vs 3
- British Parliamentary (BP) - 4 teams
- World Schools (WSDC) - prepared & impromptu
- LDBI and NSDC Indonesia rules
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Case Building
Constructing a coherent and convincing team case
- Defining the motion accurately
- Splitting arguments across speakers
- Building models and mechanisms
- Stakeholder characterization
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Rebuttal & POI
Refuting opponent arguments and handling interruptions
- Rebuttal techniques: even-if, mitigation, turn
- Finding the main clash in a debate
- Offering effective Points of Information
- Answering POIs without losing momentum
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Manner & Delivery
Persuasive and confident delivery
- Voice modulation for debate
- Body language and eye contact at the podium
- Controlling speech pace under pressure
- Using clear signposting
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Strategy & Adjudication
Thinking like an adjudicator to win rounds
- Weighing: comparative and impact analysis
- Whip speech and summary strategy
- Understanding adjudicator scoring criteria
- Framing and burden setting
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Specialty Tracks
Specialist material for specific needs
- English debate for NSDC/WSDC
- Indonesian debate for LDBI
- University parliamentary debate for NUDC/IVED
- Debate for kids: mini-debates and show-and-tell
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Who Is Debate Training For?
We serve every level - from children learning to argue to international-circuit debaters
Elementary Kids (8-12 years)
Children who want to learn critical thinking and dare to express opinions. A gentle approach through mini-debates, show-and-tell, and argumentation games.
Recommended:
Kids Mini-DebateBasic Critical ThinkingSpeaking Confidence
Junior High Students
Students who just joined a school debate club or will compete in inter-school debates. Focus on learning speaker roles and basic formats.
Recommended:
Speaker RolesBasic RebuttalAsian Parliamentary
Senior High Students - Competition
Students targeting NSDC, LDBI, and serious competitions. They need competitive strategy and simulation hours.
Recommended:
Case BuildingWSDC FormatNSDC/LDBI Prep
University Students - NUDC & IVED
University students competing on the varsity circuit with British Parliamentary format. Targeting NUDC, IVED, and WUDC.
Recommended:
British ParliamentaryWhip StrategyAdjudication
Scholarship & SNBP Candidates
Students who want to strengthen their achievement portfolio for the SNBP track and scholarships. Debate is a recognized non-academic achievement.
Recommended:
Competition PrepAchievement PortfolioScholarship Essay
Total Beginners & Shy Children
Anyone who wants to start debating from zero, including shy children and teens who want to build the courage to argue.
Recommended:
Foundation LevelConfidence BuildingBasic Argumentation
Competition Pathway
The Debate Competition Ladder: From School Club to the World Stage
A clear map of competitive debate in Indonesia that you can climb step by step
Unlike many other activities, debate has a clear and structured achievement ladder — from school club practice to the world championship. Every level has an official competition, and debate achievement is recognized as a non-academic accomplishment for the SNBP track. EduPoint guides you at every stage of this pathway.
Stage1
School Club
Club & Inter-Class Debate
The entry point into debate. Practicing in school debate extracurriculars, inter-class debates, and internal sparring to build argumentation fundamentals and the courage to perform.
Timeline
Months 1-6
Advance to
Selected to represent the school in city/regency-level competitions
Stage2
Regional
City & Provincial Competitions
City and provincial selection rounds that serve as the gateway to national championships. Here debaters start facing opponents from other schools and stricter adjudicators.
Timeline
Months 6-15
Advance to
Qualify for national championships NSDC, LDBI, or equivalent
Stage3
National
NSDC, LDBI & NUDC
National-level championships: NSDC (English high school debate), LDBI (Indonesian high school debate), and NUDC (university debate). This is the stage where achievements start to carry weight for portfolios and SNBP.
Timeline
Years 1-3
Advance to
Selected for Indonesia's national team or qualify for the international circuit
Stage4
International
WSDC & WUDC
The peak of competitive debate: the World Schools Debating Championship for students and the World Universities Debating Championship for university students. Representing Indonesia on the world stage.
Timeline
Year 3+
Advance to
Break into elimination rounds, earn international best-speaker titles
International Pathway
International Debate Competitions
After breaking through the national level, Indonesian debaters can compete in the following prestigious international circuits.
WSDC
World Schools Debating Championship
World-level high school debateWUDC
World Universities Debating Championship
University debate in British Parliamentary formatAWDC
Asian Worlds Debating Championship
Asia-level debate championshipUADC
United Asian Debating Championship
Pan-Asian university debate in Asian Parliamentary formatEduPoint Debate Mastery Framework
5 Levels of Debate Mastery
Map your current position and the competition target you want to reach
Each level has specific criteria based on matter, manner, and method. Free consultation for your initial level assessment.
Assessment Criteria
Matter (Argumentation)
30%
Quality, depth, and logic of arguments and evidence presented
Manner (Delivery)
20%
Confident, clear, and persuasive delivery at the podium
Method (Strategy)
20%
Speech structure, time management, and response to debate dynamics
Rebuttal & POI
20%
Ability to refute opponent arguments and handle Points of Information
Teamwork
10%
Argument coordination and case consistency across team speakers
Beginner
Foundation Debater
Understands basic argument structure and dares to express opinions in small groups. Suitable for beginners and children.
Target Age
From age 8 (elementary grade 3+)
Estimated Sessions
8-12 sessions (2 months)
Frequency: 1-2x per week
Skills:
- Constructing claim-reasoning-evidence arguments
- Speaking for 3 minutes on a familiar topic
- Distinguishing fact, opinion, and assumption
Junior
Junior Debater
Understands team speaker roles and constructs basic rebuttals. Ready to join beginner school debates.
Target Age
Junior high students, early senior high
Estimated Sessions
10-16 sessions (3 months)
Frequency: 1-2x per week
Skills:
- Performing first/second/third speaker roles
- Defining the motion correctly
- Constructing basic rebuttals against opponents
Intermediate
Intermediate Debater
Able to build a coherent team case and master Points of Information. Ready for school and provincial competitions.
Target Age
Senior high students, early university
Estimated Sessions
16-24 sessions (4-5 months)
Frequency: 2x per week
Skills:
- Building a solid team case
- Offering and calmly answering POIs
- Managing 7-minute speech time
Competitive
Competitive Debater
Masters matter-manner-method and comparative weighing. Ready for NSDC, LDBI, and NUDC.
Target Age
Serious senior high students, university students
Estimated Sessions
24-32 sessions (6 months)
Frequency: 2x per week
Skills:
- Comparative weighing between arguments
- Whip speech and summary strategy
- Understanding how adjudicators think
Elite
Elite & National Debater
Elite-level debater with consistent high speaker scores. Ready for the international WSDC and WUDC circuits.
Target Age
Experienced debaters, national team candidates
Estimated Sessions
32+ sessions (8+ months, ongoing coaching)
Frequency: 2x per week + competition simulations
Skills:
- Advanced framing battles and burden setting
- Consistent speaker scores in break rounds
- International circuit readiness
Your Learning Journey
Beginner
Junior
Intermediate
Competitive
Elite
External Validation & Recognition
NSDC
National Schools Debating Championship
National-level English-language high school debate championship, the selection track for Indonesia's WSDC team
LDBI
Lomba Debat Bahasa Indonesia
National Indonesian-language debate championship for senior high students under Puspresnas
NUDC
National University Debating Championship
National university debate championship in British Parliamentary format
WSDC
World Schools Debating Championship
World-level high school debate championship - the peak of high school debate achievement
Why Choose Debate Training at EduPoint?
A competitive approach that transforms how you think, not just how you speak
Coaches Who Are Real Competition Alumni
Learn directly from NSDC alumni, NUDC champions, IVED finalists, LDBI adjudicators, and ex-WUDC participants. Every strategy is based on genuine competition experience.
A Clear Competition Pathway
From school club to WSDC, we map your achievement ladder. Every level has a concrete target and specific strategy.
English & Indonesian Dual-Track
Choose the English debate track (NSDC/NUDC/WSDC) or the Indonesian track (LDBI). Argumentation skills are transferable between the two.
Achievement for the SNBP Portfolio
Debate is a non-academic accomplishment recognized by the SNBP track. We guide you in building an achievement portfolio to strengthen your PTN application.
Real Debate Simulation & Adjudication
Not just theory. Practice includes full debate simulations with real timing and adjudication, up to a mock competition with guest adjudicators.
Video Recording for Argument Evaluation
Every performance is recorded for self-review. Self-review is the fastest way to spot blind spots in argument structure and delivery.
Experienced Competition-Alumni Debate Coaches
Learn directly from NSDC and NUDC alumni and national competition adjudicators
Tutor Qualifications
- Alumni of national debate competitions (NSDC/LDBI/NUDC/IVED) or international competitions
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a competitive debater or coach
- Experience as an adjudicator at official competitions
- Completed EduPoint internal training and certification
- Background check and verification of competition track record
Ms. Marcella R.
NSDC alumna, Former WSDC Indonesia team selection member
English Debate, World Schools Format, NSDC Prep4.97 years coaching high school debate teams experience
“Debate isn't about who speaks loudest, but whose argument is hardest to refute. I help students find the strength of their logic.”
Mr. Fathin A.
NUDC champion, Octofinalist in regional BP competitions
British Parliamentary, Whip Strategy, NUDC/IVED Prep4.96 years on the university debate circuit experience
“The closing half is an art of its own. I teach students how to find a fresh extension even after three teams have already spoken.”
Ms. Safira K.
LDBI National Adjudicator, Indonesian-language debate alumna
Indonesian Debate, LDBI Prep, Adjudication4.98 years coaching and adjudicating LDBI experience
“Indonesian-language debate demands sharp diction and deep analysis. Many students underestimate this track, yet its opportunity for achievement is huge.”
Mr. Taufan N.
IVED finalist, Best Speaker in regional debate competitions
Case Building, Rebuttal, Asian Parliamentary4.85 years as a debater and coach experience
“Good rebuttal starts with listening, not with preparing an attack. I train students to truly understand the opponent's argument first.”
Ms. Anggun A.
Student debate coach, Specialist in teaching children and teens
Foundation Level, Kids Debate, Confidence Building4.96 years coaching beginner debaters in junior/senior high experience
“Shy children often become the best debaters precisely because they are careful listeners. I help them find their voice without pressure.”
Ms. Delia V.
Ex-WUDC participant, Alumna of the international university debate circuit
International Strategy, Framing, Elite Coaching4.97 years on the national and international debate circuit experience
“At the international level, what sets you apart isn't speaking ability, but how cleverly you frame the clash before your opponent even has time to think.”
Debate Training Participant Testimonials
What students, university debaters, and parents say about learning debate at EduPoint
Daffaryan R.
Senior high student, school debate team member
Jakarta
Qualified for provincial-level NSDCI joined the school debate team but always lost in the preliminary rounds. After 16 sessions with Ms. Marcella, I understood how to build a case and weigh arguments. This year our team finally qualified for NSDC at the provincial level.
Mrs. Kanthi P.
Parent of a 5th-grade student
Bandung
Child gained confidence to express opinionsMy child is in 5th grade, very shy and never dared to express an opinion. Kids debate training with Ms. Anggun changed that through fun mini-debates. Now she raises her hand in class and her arguments are well-structured.
Izzudin A.
University student, NUDC competitor
Yogyakarta
Broke into NUDC quarterfinalsI was an AP debater in high school but struggled when I entered university and had to use the British Parliamentary format. 20 sessions with Mr. Fathin helped me master the closing half. Our team broke into the NUDC quarterfinals.
Timur K.
Junior high student, new debate club member
Surabaya
Became second speaker on the school debate teamI'm only in 8th grade and just joined the debate club. I was so confused about speaker roles and POI rules. After 12 sessions with Mr. Taufan, I finally understood and became my team's second speaker. Debate turned out to be so much fun.
Debate Training Pricing
An investment in critical thinking, competition achievement, and a future portfolio
Free coach replacement if not a good fit within the first 2 sessionsTrial Package
For trial and initial level assessment
Rp 480.000
Rp 120.000/session • 4x pertemuan
Valid 1 month
- 4 sessions (90 minutes)
- Free debate level assessment
- Basic argumentation and structure practice
- Video recording of performance for evaluation
Popular
Regular Package
The most popular choice for students and university debaters
Rp 880.000
Rp 110.000/session • 8x pertemuan
Valid 2 months
- 8 sessions (90 minutes)
- Focus on 1 level (Foundation/Junior/Intermediate)
- Video recording every session
- Weekly progress reports
- Debate simulation with real timing
- Free reschedule 2x
Intensive Package
For competition preparation with a deadline
Rp 1.600.000
Rp 100.000/session • 16x pertemuan
Valid 3 months
- 16 sessions (90 minutes)
- Multi-level material with progress mapping
- Motion bank and AP/BP/WSDC format practice
- 3 full debate simulations with adjudication
- Priority scheduling near competition day
- WhatsApp consultation between sessions
Competition Prep Package
Comprehensive preparation for NSDC, LDBI, NUDC, and major competitions
Rp 3.120.000
Rp 130.000/session • 24x pertemuan
Valid 4 months
- 24 sessions (120 minutes) with a senior coach
- Strategy specific to your target competition
- Adjudication practice and debate recording analysis
- Competition-round simulations with practice opponents
- Guidance on building your SNBP achievement portfolio
- Mock competition with guest adjudicators
Prices may vary by coach level (junior/senior) and chosen track (English/Indonesian). Free consultation for a package recommendation matching your competition target.
Service Availability
Online Tutoring
Online WorldwideOnline debate training via Zoom/Google Meet is available for participants across Indonesia and the diaspora abroad
- Automatic session recording for self-review of arguments
- Online debate simulations matching online-competition formats
- File sharing of motion banks, materials, and reference debate recordings
- Access to competition-alumni coaches from various cities
In-Person Tutoring
All CitiesIn-person debate training with the coach coming to your location is available in the following cities
Jakarta14+ tutorsBandung7+ tutorsSurabaya6+ tutorsYogyakarta6+ tutorsTangerang5+ tutorsDepok4+ tutorsBekasi4+ tutorsSemarang4+ tutors
+4 more citiesStudent Achievements
EduPoint Debater Success Stories
Real journeys from beginner to competition stage
Success
From a Shy Student to Provincial NSDC in 12 Months
Zalfa A.
Challenge
A junior high student afraid to speak in front of class, encouraged to join the debate club by her homeroom teacher
Success
From Campus Club to a National NUDC Break
Arkana O.
Challenge
A first-year university student with no debate experience, just joined the campus debate community
Success
An LDBI Champion Who Opened a PTN Door via SNBP
Cornelia M.
Challenge
A senior high student wanting to enter a top PTN through the non-academic achievement track
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