COURSE OVERVIEW                                                                                                                                                                                    
Congress is another exciting form of debate where students learn how laws and public issues are discussed in a real chamber.This course serves as a friendly introduction to Congressional Debate, helping young learners understand the process while building confidence in speaking and thinking clearly. Designed for students aged 11 and above, the program mixes guided practice, simple frameworks, and fun simulations to make learning engaging and enjoyable. A short pre-screening is included to ensure each student starts at the right level. The objective of the Congress Program is to help students communicate clearly, think critically, and participate respectfully in a structured debate setting. Students learn how Bills are and Resolutions work, how to present arguments for and against proposals, and how to ask questions that strengthen understanding. By the end of the course, students will be able to write basic legislative proposals, deliver structured speeches, and confidently take part in a full Congress simulation. They will also show improved body language, clearer expression, and readiness for the Final Congress Showcase and future debate programs.

CLASS ORIENTATION                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Students will receive an orientation in the first session. During the orientation, they will be briefed about class rules, homework, and expectations.
• Parents are required to attend a separate parent orientation on the first day of the course. During the orientation, they will be introduced to the course and classroom policies.

HOMEWORK                                                                                                                                                                                                  
• Students will be assigned some homework after each session. Completion of homework is highly recommended, so students can benefit from independent learning and apply the concepts that have been covered in class.

DEBATE SHOWCASE                                                                                                                                                                                    
• The final session is the Congress Showcase, where students will participate in a modified Congressional Debate. Students will debate a Bill or Resolution selected by the coaching team in front of a live audience. 

• Participation in the Congress Showcase is mandatory for course completion, and parents are warmly invited to attend. • The Congress Showcase serves as the primary evaluation of students’ learning outcomes. One Publique reserves the discretion to extend participation only to students whose performance, work ethic, and discipline meet the standards of the program. 

• If students are absent for more than two classroom sessions without completing approved make-up work, they may be excluded from the Congress Showcase. 

• Students who participate in the Congress Showcase will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Performance Video documenting their final debate.

COMMUNICATION                                                                                                                                                                                       
• Students and instructors will communicate through Google Classroom.
• Parents will receive Before vs. After (Debate Showcase) videos of their children together with progress updates throughout the course.

LOCATION                                                                                                                                                                                                      
• In-person at One Publique Head Office, located on the 3rd floor of Vanilla Moon on Chan Road.

 

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT                                                                                                                                                                       
• Each student is expected to bring an iPad to class for research and debate notebooks for notetaking. Each student must have a personal Gmail account for Google Classroom access. We do not allow students to use their school emails.

 

PRICE                                                                                                                                                                                                              
• The pricing for this introductory course is 29,000 THB. Early bird and friend discounts are available.