A camp for debaters of all levels: Beginner, Junior, Advanced and Competitive

TDI: The Debating Institute

TDI is an organization that is dedicated to growing the debate world through amazing in-person events.

TDI Jeju is a vision of a truly international debate camp. TDI Jeju is aimed to be the largest and most diverse debate camp in the Asian continent. We’re excited to see you here.

TDI Jeju Summer 2024 Video

Our camp is for all types of debaters and ages. Due to the size of the camp, we can cater the classes to the level of your debater

From the ages of 9 to 18 years old, all young debaters are welcome to our camp. During the camp, we divide debaters into four different learning divisions. This way, all attending students gain the most out of the camp.

Debate Levels

  • Beginner

    Beginner debaters are fully new to debate. This camp would be their first experience learning debate! We know that debate camp is the best way to learn a new skill such as debate. Beginners of all ages are welcome and will be placed in beginner classes that suit their ages.

  • Intermediate

    Intermediate debaters understand the rules of debate. They are no strangers to POIs or arguments! We will teach intermediates how to make their fundamental skills solid. By the end of the week, these debaters will be excited to try out their new skills!

  • Advanced

    Advanced debaters have debated for at least a year. These students might have already attended tournaments and might already passion for debate. We will take these debaters to the next level, so that they can place highly in their tournaments.

  • Competitive

    Competitive debaters might have debated for multiple years. These students are very serious about debate. They hope to become some of the best debaters in Asia and have already competed in many tournaments. These students will have access to amazing coaches who will take them to the highest levels of debate understanding.