Egypt's Premier Debate League

Welcome to Veritas,
Where Egypt Debates

Veritas is Egypt's only competitive debate league for junior high and high school students — a social enterprise built on the belief that every young Egyptian deserves access to world-class intellectual training.

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20+
Partner Schools
4
Tournaments / Year
1st
League in Egypt
About Us

A Movement, Not Just a League.

Our Vision

To serve Egyptian students by providing competitive debate training and tournaments, and by building a debate community grounded in the intellectual virtues.

Our Motto

Veritas, Virtus, Victoria — Truth, Virtue, Victory — is not just a tagline. It is the standard we hold ourselves and our students to in every round, every tournament, and every decision we make.

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Founder

Bryan Cory

Bryan Cory is the founder of Veritas Egyptian Debate League. A Harvard Law School graduate, corporate attorney, and experienced debate coach, he built Veritas to give Egyptian students access to world-class intellectual training. His work centers on disciplined argumentation, ethical leadership, and forming a debate culture grounded in truth, virtue, and excellence.

Our Sponsors

Proudly Supported By

We are grateful to our community sponsors whose support makes the Veritas league possible.

What We Do

World Schools Debate, Egypt's Way.

We train students, coaches, and judges in an internationally recognised format that develops structured argumentation, critical thinking, and persuasive communication.

Open Tournaments
Four open tournaments per year for all registered schools. Topics announced ~1 month in advance, covering education, technology, culture, and society.
AUC Championship
Prestigious end-of-year championship at the American University in Cairo for the top 8 qualifying high school teams.
Coach & Judge Training
Certified training for all coaches and adjudicators. Every judge completes our curriculum and passes a rigorous interview before certification.
Free Trainings
All training sessions are completely free. Debate should be accessible to every student regardless of their school's resources.
Recognition for All
Every student receives a certificate of participation. Top teams and individual speakers receive trophies and awards at every level.
School Collaboration
We work exclusively through schools, ensuring consistent coaching, committed peers, and a structured environment for sustained development.
Get Involved

Three Steps to Join the League.

For Parents & Students
1
Connect Us With Your School
Share our information with your principal or extracurricular coordinator — we work exclusively through schools.
2
Your School Reaches Out
We schedule an introductory call to discuss upcoming events and the registration process.
3
Train & Compete
Your team receives free training and begins competing in Veritas tournaments — growing with every round.
For Teachers & Administrators
1
Schedule an Introductory Call
Email us — we cover events, collaborations, and registration.
2
Complete Coach Training
Each 3-person team requires a certified coach. Full training provided — no prior debate experience needed.
3
Register & Compete
We guide you through registration. Fees cover direct costs only — food, trophies, printing, photography.
Partner Schools

A Growing Network Across Egypt.

Cairo & Greater Cairo
The American University in Cairo
AIS Main
AIS West
El Alsson International School
Hayah International School
Hayah West International School
ISEE IB
Kayan College
MidCairo International School
Capital International School
Evolution International School
Metropolitan School
Obour STEM School
Modern American School of Egypt
NIS
Madinaty Language School
Alexandria & Other Regions
Alexandria International School
Alexandria Language School
American School of Alexandria
Beira International School
Saint Peter School
The Royal British International School
FAQ

Everything You Need to Know.

What debate format does Veritas use?
A modified World Schools Debate format — team debate with three speakers per side. One of the most widely used formats in international competition, developing both prepared and impromptu argumentation skills.
What does a tournament day look like?
Every team debates three rounds regardless of their record, arguing both sides of the motion. All students receive a certificate; top teams and speakers receive trophies and special recognition.
When are tournament topics announced?
Topics are released approximately one month before each tournament. Past topics have covered tourism, community service, music sharing on the internet, and education policy.
What does it cost to participate?
All Veritas training sessions are completely free. Tournament fees are kept minimal — set only to cover direct costs such as food, trophies, printing, and photography.
Who are the judges and how are they selected?
All judges complete our training curriculum and pass a rigorous interview before certification. We use certified school coaches — blocked from judging their own teams — and independent community adjudicators.
What does a school need to do to join?
Schools begin with an introductory call. Each registered team of three students then requires one teacher or administrator who has completed our coach certification training.
What grade levels are eligible?
Veritas serves junior high and high school students. Contact us for specific age or grade eligibility details for each tournament category.
What is the AUC Championship?
An invitation-only year-end tournament at the American University in Cairo, reserved for the top 8 qualifying high school teams — the pinnacle of the Veritas competitive calendar.
Ready to Start

Bring Debate to
Your School.

Whether you're a parent, student, teacher, or administrator — we'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let's start the conversation.

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