Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents, students and schools ask before joining Verbattle — in one place.
About Verbattle
What is Verbattle?
Verbattle is a student-centered debate, public speaking and leadership training platform for grades 6-12, running workshops, debate clubs, competitions and teacher training across India.
What age group does Verbattle train?
Verbattle programs are built for students in grades 6 through 12, spanning first-time speakers through competition-ready debaters.
Does Verbattle work directly with schools?
Yes. Verbattle partners with over 200 schools for curriculum integration, teacher workshops and in-school debate clubs, alongside individual student registrations.
Choosing the Right Track
Who are Verbattle's programs for?
Verbattle programs are designed for students in grades 6-12, spanning first-time speakers in the Activity Zone through competition-ready debaters in the Academy and Debate Club tracks. Schools and teachers are also directly supported through the Teachers Workshop.
Are Verbattle's programs only about debate?
No. While Debate Club and the Academy focus on structured reasoning and case-building, tracks like Forum and Activity Zone build general public speaking and confidence, and Certification and Teachers Workshop support recognition and educator training respectively.
Can a school partner with Verbattle for a custom format?
Yes. Verbattle works with over 200 partner schools on curriculum integration, in-house debate clubs and teacher training, and can adapt program formats to a school's specific calendar and student levels.
How should a first-time student start?
First-time students typically begin with the Forum or Activity Zone tracks to build confidence in a low-pressure setting, then progress into Debate Club or Verbattle Academy as their skills develop.
Formats and Training
Which debate formats does Verbattle teach?
Verbattle trains students in four formats: British Parliamentary, Asian Parliamentary (the most common school format), Lincoln-Douglas one-on-one value debate, and Public Forum for current-events discussion.
Do students need prior debate experience to join?
No. The debate track is built for grades 6-12 at any experience level, starting with observed rounds before moving into guided practice and live competition.
Does Verbattle offer debate training in Kannada?
Yes. Verbattle Karnataka runs a dedicated Kannada-medium debate track alongside our English-format programs, so students can build the same argument-and-rebuttal skills in their home language before or alongside competing in English formats.
Is Verbattle Karnataka conducted in Kannada or English?
Both. Verbattle Karnataka, our flagship state-stage competition based in Bengaluru, offers Kannada-medium rounds alongside English-medium rounds, so students from across Karnataka can compete confidently in the language they know best.
Joining an Event
Are Verbattle competitions held online or in person?
Both. Verbattle runs state and regional stage competitions across cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, as well as national online debate rounds open to students across India.
How do I register for a Verbattle competition or program?
Visit the Competitions page to see open registrations, or contact the Verbattle team directly by email, phone or WhatsApp on the Contact page for help choosing the right program.
How much do Verbattle programs and competitions cost?
Pricing varies by program track and competition format. Contact the Verbattle team by email, phone or WhatsApp for current fees, and ask about school-partnership rates if you are enquiring on behalf of an institution.
Free Ways to Get Started
Is Club Verbattle moderated?
Yes. Every discussion thread and video meetup is monitored by trained Verbattle mentors, and all members agree to a published code of conduct before joining.
Is there a cost to join Club Verbattle?
Club Verbattle membership is free. It exists to give more students a safe space to practice speaking up, independent of program fees.
Are the free resources really free?
Yes. The Debate-Ready Handbook, the 5-minute pre-event checklist and the beginner debate topics list are free to download and use, with no sign-up required.
How can I contact Verbattle?
You can reach Verbattle by email at hello@verbattle.in, by phone or WhatsApp at +91-8549904990, or by visiting the office in Jayanagar, Bengaluru. See the Contact page for details.