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Find out more about our debating, public speaking and cultural exchange programmes

Discover Your Voice Oracy Workshops

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WHAT: Full- or half-day interactive oracy workshops delivered by ESU experts

AGE: 7-18 years old

DELIVERY: ESU-delivered

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DEBATE ACADEMY

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WHAT: Week-long summer residential debating programme

AGE: 14-18 years old

DELIVERY: ESU-delivered

HOW: Debate Academy 2023 was fully booked. Register your interest for 2024

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Secondary School Exchange

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WHAT: Year at an American high school

AGE: Post-Year 13 students

DELIVERY: Partner schools in US

HOW: Apply online for the 2024-25 scholarships. Applications close on the 17 November.

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Competitions

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Resources

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CPD

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Awards

Put your school on the map as a centre for excellency in oracy

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Our mission

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