December holidays 2026 TEDOH, Kuala Lumpur

Three days to find your voice.

The KL Debate Bootcamp is a public speaking, critical thinking and debate camp for students aged 7 to 18. Small groups, hands-on from the first minute, in a safe space to speak up.

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Early bird USD 380 until [EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE] · then USD 400

KL Debate participants and trainers in a group photo at a session in Kuala Lumpur
3 sessionsStarting 2, 18 and 28 Dec 2026
3 days eachSpeaking, thinking, debating
30 seatsper session, kept small on purpose
Ages 7–18Primary and secondary students
Why a bootcamp

Speaking up is a skill. Skills can be practised.

Around 2 in 10 people would do almost anything to avoid speaking in public. We start young, so speaking up feels normal long before it matters for exams, interviews and leadership.

Get to know KL Debate

Public speaking

Voice, posture and structure. Students plan short speeches, deliver them on the clock and get specific feedback.

Critical thinking

Building arguments, weighing evidence and spotting weak reasoning, including their own.

Debate

Taking a side, rebutting with respect and disagreeing well, in real practice debates with a motion and a timer.

Give them a head start Ages 7 to 18 · no experience needed
How we teach

Hands-on from the first minute.

No long lectures. Every session is built around students standing up, speaking and trying again, in a friendly, non-competitive room.

Group photo of KL Debate participants and trainers at a session in Kuala Lumpur
  1. 01

    Simulations

    Practice in real speaking situations, not just theory.

  2. 02

    Timed prep, timed speeches

    Short, clocked rounds so students learn to think and speak under a little pressure.

  3. 03

    Live polls

    The room votes on who persuaded them, so students see what actually works.

  4. 04

    Honest reflection

    Every session ends with what went well and one thing to try next time.

Let them try it for real Small groups, real practice from the first minute
Bootcamp schedule

Three days, one step at a time.

All three days run from 9am to 5pm. Day 3 ends with a showcase debate and certificates. The same programme runs in every session.

Day 1 9am – 5pm

Public Speaking

Find your voice

  1. 9:00amArrival, welcome and icebreakers
  2. 9:30amVoice, posture and eye contact
  3. 10:30amSnack break
  4. 10:45amPlanning a short speech: opening, points, close
  5. 12:30pmLunch
  6. 1:30pmTimed speeches, two minutes on the clock
  7. 3:15pmSnack break
  8. 3:30pmGroup speaking challenge
  9. 4:30pmFeedback and reflection
  10. 5:00pmPick-up
Day 2 9am – 5pm

Critical Thinking

Build your argument

Day 3 9am – 5pm

Debate

Take the floor

Book these three days 9am – 5pm daily · lunch and snacks included
Sessions & fees

Pick the three days that suit you.

Each session is a full three-day camp at TEDOH, Kuala Lumpur. Seats are limited to 30 per session.

Early bird
USD 380per student

Book by [EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE] to save USD 20.

Standard
USD 400per student

From [EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE] until seats run out.

Every seat includes
  • KL Debate workbook
  • Bootcamp T-shirt
  • Certificate of completion
  • Lunch and snacks, all three days
  • Professional event photos
International School Package Bring your school. Save on every student. USD 350 per student for every 10 students your school enrols, instead of USD 380 to 400. For international schools sending a group. USD 3,500per group of 10 See the package
Lock in the early-bird price USD 380 until [EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE], then USD 400
Our partners

Made possible with our partners.

Join us this December Hosted at TEDOH, Kuala Lumpur
Led by

Four KL Debate leads anchor every lesson.

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Luqman Long speaking with a microphone at a KL Debate session

Luqman Long

  • Director, Kuala Lumpur Debate
  • Media and communications strategist
  • Public policy advisor

A former government adviser to two federal ministers, Luqman founded Kuala Lumpur Debate in 2024 as a non-profit dedicated to building critical thinking, effective communication and global awareness through the art of debate.

Under his lead, KL Debate has worked with youth organisations and non-profits, and run debate bootcamps for university and college students. This December, he brings that experience to school students aged 7 to 18.

“You don’t win a debate by suppressing discussion. You win it with a better argument.”
Endorsed by

Leaders and voices who back KL Debate.

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Learn from our leads Four KL Debate leads anchor every lesson
Questions

Before you register

Will my child be a great speaker after three days?

Honestly, no one becomes a great speaker overnight. What we promise is effective techniques, real confidence and a positive place to start, so every student leaves with a strong foundation to keep building on.

Does my child need any experience?

No. The bootcamp is open to every level, from first-time speakers to students who already debate at school.

How are students grouped by age?

[HOW PRIMARY (7–12) AND SECONDARY (13–18) STUDENTS ARE GROUPED]

Where exactly is the bootcamp?

At TEDOH, Kuala Lumpur. [FULL ADDRESS AND PARKING NOTES]

What language is it taught in?

In English.

Don’t miss it Only 30 seats per session

Only 30 seats per session.

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