Every year the Milestone Institute presents Hungarian students with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to debate the brightest minds within the historical walls of the University of Oxford and Cambridge. The Milestone Debating Society offers an introductory and preparatory programme free of charge to all students interested in participating in the prestigious competitions of Oxford Schools and ICYD. Besides preparation, the Institute also hosts the National Qualifiers and opens up their debate coaching sessions for the qualified teams. No prior debating experience needed to attend the sessions and the Qualifiers. Both competitions are in a British Parliamentary format and are open to teams of two. Individual applications are possible, with the disclaimer that we cannot guarantee that a team-mate will be provided. You can apply to the Qualifiers without attending the prep sessions, however, it is strongly advised to take advantage of this opportunity.
The registration is now open for the preparations sessions and Qualifiers below!
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR YOUNG DEBATERS 2019 IN CAMBRIDGE
Register here until the 23rd February 23:59
ICYD is an annual debating competition in the British Parliamentary (BP) format (teams of two). Participants must be aged 15 or under on August 31st 2019. Come to our preparatory sessions and national qualifiers in order to qualify for the Finals in Cambridge. Finals Day is being hosted the Cambridge Union this year and will take place in the prestigious Cambridge Union which has a rich history of controversial debates and influential speakers. This is a unique opportunity for young debaters to compete on an international stage with other students of a similar age and skill-level.
ICYD Prep Sessions @ Milestone – 16th and 23rd February @ 16:00
Sign-up for the Preparation Sessions Here
ICYD Qualifiers @ Milestone – 2nd March
ICYD Finals in Cambridge – 27th April
If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch with Eszter Jókay, the Community and Student Life Coordinator at jokay@msinst.org.
Disclaimer: Milestone Institute is the organiser of the National Qualifiers, the Finals are organised by the Student Unions of Oxford and Cambridge for which the Institute does not take responsibility. Qualified teams are responsible to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements for the finals and the Institute shall not be liable for any events that might occur out-with its boundaries.