International Public Policy Forum (IPPF)
Rated Expert, IPPF is unusual among debate contests because most of the tournament unfolds through researched written exchanges before the final eight teams meet for live debates in New York. Teams of three to six full-time high-school students may enter internationally through a school or homeschool route. The long season demands research depth, precise citation, collaborative writing, sustained rebuttal, and oral advocacy if the team reaches the finals.
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Expert Level
5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 1 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
14–19
School level
High school
Registration method
School Only
Competition stages
Qualifying essay; Top 64 written single-elimination debates; Elite Eight live finals
Fee
Free
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
13 Oct 2026
Competition starts
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition ends
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Editorial perspective
Our Take
2026-27 topic asks whether the United Nations should prioritize protecting women and girls over respect for state sovereignty. Teams contain three to six full-time high-school students; homeschool teams are welcome.
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