Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) Offline
by Cambridge Asia British Parliamentary (CABP)
Qualify for Cambridge Schools Finals Day
Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) Offline is a competition by Cambridge Asia British Parliamentary (CABP) for students in Class 8–12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 8–12
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
2 days
Format
Team · Teams of 2
Time needed
Full-day commitment during competition days.
About This Opportunity
The Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) is a prestigious international debate competition for school students across Asia. This championship offers a dynamic platform for young debaters to enhance their public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation skills in the globally recognized British Parliamentary format.
This opportunity is open to school students aged 13 to 19 who are currently enrolled in the same school. Participants from various Asian countries, including India, are eligible to form teams and compete. Top-performing teams have the unique opportunity to qualify for the esteemed Cambridge Schools Finals Day in Cambridge, UK, significantly boosting their academic profiles.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 8–12
- Age Range
- 13 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Must be a school student.
Additional requirements
- Participants must be able to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the in-person championship.
Open to school students aged 13-19 (Grades 8-12) from India and other eligible Asian countries. Participants must be enrolled in the same school to form a team. Travel to the event location in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is required.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
The championship follows the British Parliamentary debate format, emphasizing logical argumentation, persuasive speaking, and strategic rebuttal.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
$250,000 USD
Over $250,000 USD in scholarships are offered across the championship series, including Debate Camp Cambridge enrollment ($6,850) + LearningLeaders course voucher ($897).
Prizes
Best Speaker awards
Opportunity to compete for prestigious Best Speaker awards.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion & Achievement
Participants receive Certificates of Completion and Achievement.
Opens doors to
Top-performing teams have the unique opportunity to qualify for the esteemed Cambridge Schools Finals Day in Cambridge, UK, offering significant recognition and a boost to their academic profiles.
Career pathways
Vouchers for LearningLeaders courses are offered to champions, finalists, and semi-finalists, providing valuable career development.
Recognition
International recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Affiliation with the Cambridge Union Society, the world's oldest debating society.
- Non-profit event with proceeds reinvested into the championship and scholarships.
- Opportunity to compete against students from diverse Asian countries.
- Pathway to qualify for the Cambridge Schools Finals Day in the UK.
Rounds & format
The championship typically consists of five preliminary rounds, followed by elimination rounds including quarterfinals, semifinals, and a grand final. Each debate round features four teams (Opening Government, Opening Opposition, Closing Government, Closing Opposition), with two speakers per team. Teams are given 15 minutes to prepare their speeches after the motion is announced. Each speaker delivers a 7-minute substantive speech, with Points of Information allowed during specific periods.
How entries are judged
Teams are ranked from 1st to 4th based on their overall performance, including argumentation, rebuttal, style, and strategy. Individual speaker scores are also awarded, contributing to tie-breaking and individual recognition.
Selection process
Top-ranking teams from the regional rounds qualify to 'break' into the elimination rounds. The highest-performing teams from the elimination rounds then advance to the prestigious Cambridge Schools Finals Day in Cambridge, UK.
How to apply
- 1Teams must register online through the official championship portal. The application typically involves submitting team details and fulfilling payment requirements by the specified deadlines.
How to prepare
- British Parliamentary Debate Rulebook
- Official guide on British Parliamentary debate format
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship is a non-profit event. A registration fee is required, but the exact amount for the offline Asia Championship is not explicitly stated. All proceeds are allocated to event hosting, securing top adjudicators, and providing scholarships.
Financial support
Scholarships are available for students who are unable to pay the full registration fees.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) Offline free?
Registration fee applies
Who can participate in Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) Offline?
Students in Class 8–12. children aged 13-18.
What will my child gain from Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) Offline?
Opportunity to qualify for Cambridge Schools Finals Day in the UK.. Scholarships for Debate Camp Cambridge and LearningLeaders courses.. Develop advanced public speaking and critical thinking skills.. Receive Certificates of Completion and Achievement.. Gain international exposure and network with top debaters.. Compete for prestigious Best Speaker awards.. Over $250,000 USD in scholarships are offered across the championship series.
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