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The Majesty Schools inter-school debate competition. Build critical thinking, public speaking and confidence in your students, and compete for ₦300,000.

Apply and submit your video Round 1 video deadline: 25 November 2026

The motionNigerian schools prepare students for examinations rather than employment.

Supporting team

Argues that schools in Nigeria prepare students for examinations rather than employment.

Opposing team

Argues that schools in Nigeria prepare students for employment as well as examinations.

Free, fair and competitive

Majesty Schools is inviting schools to a debate that is academic, free to enter and fair to every team. It is competitive enough to groom students and to select the best.

Every participating school receives a certificate of participation.

Four rounds to the grand final

  1. Round 1: Online video Deadline 25 Nov 2026

    Each school submits one debate video of your team of 3 students, arguing either for or against the motion: up to 10 minutes, up to 1 GB, MP4. You submit it through the form on this page. The top 16 schools qualify for Round 2.

  2. Round 2: Onsite

    Held on school premises. The top 8 schools qualify for the semi-final. Date and venue are sent to qualified schools.

  3. Round 3: Semi-final, onsite

    Held at the school venue. Date is sent to qualified schools.

  4. Round 4: Grand final

    The final debate, with awards and prize presentation. Date and venue are sent to the finalists.

Prizes

2nd place₦200,000
1st place₦300,000
3rd place₦100,000

All participating schools receive a certificate of participation.

Who can enter

  • Each school registers one team of 3 students.
  • Your team argues one side, either supporting or opposing the motion, and your Round 1 video shows that team.
  • Every team member must be a bona fide student of your school.
  • Students must be in the eligible class range announced by Majesty Schools.

Questions? Call 07025078418, or email school@majestyschools.org.

Rules of the competition

  • Motions are sent to registered schools before each round.
  • Each speaker gets an equal, fixed time. Overtime costs penalty marks.
  • Round 1 video: one continuous recording, no more than 10 minutes and 1 GB, MP4, at least 720p, with clear audio. No editing, music or special effects. Say your school’s name at the start.
  • Do not read speeches word for word. Be respectful at all times. Insults or offensive language lead to disqualification.
  • Late or oversized submissions are not accepted.
  • Judges score content, delivery, organisation, rebuttal and teamwork. The judges’ decision is final.
  • Only qualified schools move to the next round.

Apply and submit your Round 1 video

One application per school. Submissions close on 25 November 2026 (Nigerian time).

Your school
Your team of 3 students
Your Round 1 video