Debate training
Students learn to analyse complex issues, construct persuasive arguments, respond to opposition and defend ideas under pressure.
Train before you compete
Preparation changes performance.
Walking into your first debate or MUN can feel intimidating.
What if I forget what I planned to say?
What do I research? How do I structure my speech? What happens if someone challenges me? What exactly is a POI? How do I write a resolution?
NDF training programs take students behind the competition. They learn the formats, strategies and techniques they need before stepping into the room.
Pre-competition training
Understand the format. Learn the strategy. Practise the pressure. Enter prepared.
MUN training
From first-time delegates to competitive delegations.
Public speaking
Through prepared and impromptu formats, participants learn how to organise ideas quickly, connect with audiences and deliver speeches people remember.
School workshops
Interactive introductions to debate, MUN and public speaking.
Competition preparation
Focused training for students preparing for upcoming competitions.
Communication & leadership
The skills don’t end when the competition does.
Every debate, speech and negotiation develops abilities students will carry into classrooms, interviews, universities, workplaces and leadership roles.
Critical thinking. Communication. Collaboration. Confidence. Decision-making. Leadership. These aren’t extracurricular skills. They’re life skills.
Beginner? You belong here.
Every experienced speaker once walked into their first room without knowing what would happen. NDF competitions and programs are designed to create entry points for students at different levels.