About SDC

Our team is here to help you fulfil your potential regardless of experience, school or grade.

Our teachers excel at communicating complex and abstract ideas, accomplished in debating, writing and public speaking.

Our staff are experienced in teaching and coaching in early education to secondary education.

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

5

AVERAGE ENROLMENT LENGTH

2 Years

REPORTED AN INCREASE IN CONFIDENCE

92%

STAFF RETENTION RATE (Yearly)

96%

Students have attended
SYDNEY DEBATING COLLEGE

1800+

DEBATING & PUBLIC SPEAKING
COMPETITION FINALISTS

35+

REceived a selective / scholarship offer of their preference

175+

REceivED AN OFFER TO THE UNIVERSITY
/ DEGREE of their preference

110+

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By our community,
for our community

SDC began in 2014 with a cohort of four students with no experience in debating and public speaking. All four students were from non-English speaking households, sharing a desire to build their confidence and creativity.

Following the success of the first cohort, SDC has expanded to help hundreds of students every year across New South Wales to find their voice and shape their future.

Located in the heart of Eastwood, SDC plays an active role in building up the skills necessary for young Australians in the community to communicate how they think and feel.

SDC focuses exclusively on Debating, Public Speaking and English. This is rooted in the belief that learning goes beyond the next assessment, aiming to build life-long skills that are applicable in the classroom, social interactions and workplace .

Unique Support & Expertise

SDC is committed to help you fulfil your potential, regardless of your school, grade or experience.

Our operations staff works behind-the-scenes to curate an open and safe learning environment. Ensuring that each student receives a tailored experience and finds the right fit for their specific needs.

Our teaching staff are nationally recognised debaters, public speakers and writers. They bring a wealth of practical and academic experience to inspire students to reach their potential.

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Start your journey today

Enrolment at SDC begins with an initial consultation meeting. We do not accept payment or commence classes before this step to ensure quality control across our student cohort and staff. Please note that admission is not guaranteed.

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Recent Awards

Year 
Award
Outcome
2025
International Debating Championships
2nd Place (Primary Division)
2025
Robert Menzies Institute Speech Competition
Winner (National)
2025
International Debating Championships
Best Speaker (Junior Division)
2024
Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition
State Champion (Year 5-6)
2024
International Debating Championships
2nd Place (Junior Division)
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