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Inter-Schools Technology Competitions · Uganda

Empowering Young Minds Through Technology, Debate and Public Speaking

ISTC brings Ugandan primary schools together in ICT-focused debate and public-speaking competitions that build confidence, digital literacy and critical thinking in learners from P1 to P7.

The competition

Where technology meets the spoken word

ICT-focused topics

Learners explore technology themes relevant to their lives, communities and Uganda's digital future.

Debate

Teams reason, research and respond respectfully, sharpening critical thinking and teamwork.

Public speaking

Individual speakers learn to present ideas clearly and confidently before an audience.

Why take part

Benefits for learners and schools

For learners

  • Confidence in speaking and presenting
  • Practical digital literacy and ICT awareness
  • Critical thinking, research and reasoning
  • Teamwork and respectful communication
  • Recognition for effort and achievement

For schools

  • Showcase your school's talent on an inter-school stage
  • Strengthen ICT and co-curricular programmes
  • Connect with schools across districts
  • Certificates and awards for participating schools
  • A safe, well-organised environment for learners

Ready to participate?

Registration is open to government and private primary schools across Uganda.

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