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Official Program

Tournament information 

A national competition for Basic Schools and Senior High-Schools across the country — from the zonal stage to the annual championship.

Official Program

How the competition works 

The competition is organised for Basic Schools and Senior High-Schools across the Country.

The Basic Schools Tournament is open for children from Primary 5 to JHS 3.

Stage 1

Zonal Stage

Inter-Schools Competition.

Stage 2

National Championship

Best winners from both Basic and Senior High-Schools competitions.

Awards & Recognition

National Championship competitions are held annually to climax and award the champion for both Basic and Senior High-Schools competitions.

Participants & Schools

  • Certificate of participation
  • Products from Sponsors

Successful Winners

  • Medals
  • Certificates
  • Souvenirs
  • Products from Sponsors

Programs and tournaments

  • Open

    Zonal Stage

    The opening stage of the competition. Inter-Schools Competition where schools across the country compete in their zones.

    Schedule
    Stage 1 · Inter-Schools Competition
    Location
    Zones across the country
    Request details about Zonal Stage
  • Selective

    National Championship

    The best winners from both the Basic and Senior High-Schools competitions meet to crown the national champions.

    Schedule
    Stage 2 · Annual
    Location
    National venue
    Request details about National Championship
  • Open

    Basic Schools Tournament

    Competitive debate for children from Primary 5 to JHS 3, hosted in partnership with schools and community organisations.

    Schedule
    Primary 5 – JHS 3
    Location
    Host schools nationwide
    Request details about Basic Schools Tournament
  • Free

    Public Speaking Workshops

    Breath, pace, structure, and presence. Delivered inside partner schools by trained facilitators alongside classroom teachers.

    Schedule
    Weekly sessions
    Location
    Partner schools
    Request details about Public Speaking Workshops
  • Open

    Research & Evidence Clinic

    Source evaluation, citation discipline, and how to read a policy brief — taught with Ghanaian case material rather than imported examples.

    Schedule
    6 weeks
    Location
    Hybrid · in person and online
    Request details about Research & Evidence Clinic
  • Selective

    Leadership & Confidence Track

    For alumni ready to run their own chapters. Graduates receive the full curriculum and support to start a club at their school.

    Schedule
    Two intakes a year
    Location
    Nationwide
    Request details about Leadership & Confidence Track

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