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2026 Theme: Are We There Yet? Online Worldwide

World Scholar's
Cup Coaching

Debate. Write. Think. Compete.

8 sessions that transform first-timers into confident competitors across all four WSC events. Built on the Sprout Model. Grounded in the 2026 curriculum. Online from anywhere. In-person in Nairobi.

Register Your Scholar → See the 8 Sessions →
4
Events Covered
8
Sessions
2
Divisions
67+
Countries in WSC
Coach training WSC students
Girl presenting confidently at WSC
Boy debating at WSC competition
10,000
Points at stake across 4 events
Expert WSC preparation for Junior (10 to 13) and Senior (14 to 17) divisions. Individual or team. Online worldwide.
What We Prepare You For

Four Events. One Integrated Programme.

WSC scores students across four events. Most prep focuses on one or two. We cover all four, weighted by scoring impact.

4,000
40% of your score
Team Debate
3 rounds, 4-min speeches, no devices. Scored on Matter, Manner, and Method. This is where Sprout's Voice pillar gives you an edge.
3,000
30% of your score
Scholar's Challenge
120 questions, 75 minutes, 6 subjects. The multi-answer system rewards strategic confidence, not just knowledge.
3,000
30% of your score
Collaborative Writing
Team prompts, individual writing. Scored on Clarity, Evidence, Style, and Originality. Your authentic voice matters most.
Team
Team-scored event
Scholar's Bowl
Fast-paced quiz with clickers. Multimedia questions. The team with a system beats the team with more knowledge.
The 8-Session WSC Mastery Programme

Every Session Has a Purpose.
Every Skill Builds on the Last.

Every session maps to specific events, weighted by scoring impact, and grounded in the 2026 "Are We There Yet?" curriculum.

Walk through all 4 WSC events with real examples. Baseline assessment: impromptu speech, quick-write, knowledge questions. Deep dive into the 2026 theme and its three curriculum arcs. Personal goal setting and study plan.
All 4 Events
Learn the CONNECT study method, our framework for turning syllabus topics into competition ammunition. Practice cross-subject connections. Start building your Knowledge Bank for no-device debates.
ChallengeBowlWriting
Master WSC debate format: 15-min prep, 4-min speeches, 90-sec feedback. The CEI argument framework with 2026 syllabus examples. First practice debate. Delivery coaching: volume, pace, pauses, eye contact.
Debate
Decode the WSC writing rubric. Five high-impact moves: Hook Opening, Evidence Weave, the Volta, Echo Close, Voice Markers. Timed writing practice with coach feedback. Team prompt-selection protocol.
Writing
Memory techniques for the 2026 no-device rule: Fact Vault, Rule of Three, Story Hooks, Link Chains. ARER rebuttal framework (Seniors: ARER+ with Turn). Full debate simulation with scoring and video review.
Debate
Crack the multi-answer scoring system. Time management for 120 questions in 75 minutes. Question pattern recognition. Bowl team coordination: Clicker Captain, Subject Specialists, 5-Second Rule. Mock test and Bowl simulation.
ChallengeBowl
Dress rehearsal. All four events in sequence under competition conditions. Comprehensive scoring. Video review. Detailed feedback identifying your strongest event and biggest opportunity.
All 4 Events
Targeted weak-spot training. Mental prep: 3-Breath Reset, Power Phrase, Recovery Plan. Competition logistics. Growth celebration. Parents receive a Competition Readiness Report.
All 4 Events
Two Divisions. Two Workbooks. One System.

Coaching Built for Your Division

WSC divides competitors into Junior and Senior. Our programme does the same: different workbooks, different depth, same proven methodology.

Junior Division
Ages 10 to 13

Structured scaffolding, guided frameworks, and confidence-building activities. We make debate feel like a game, writing feel like self-expression, and the Challenge feel like a puzzle worth solving.

Includes: Junior Scholar Workbook with CONNECT study method, CEI argument builder, ARER rebuttal worksheets, 15 practice motions, 8 writing prompts, Knowledge Bank templates, and competition day guide.

Senior Division
Ages 14 to 17

Advanced rhetoric, strategic speaker roles, argument mechanisms, and weighing techniques. We treat seniors as the analytical thinkers they are.

Includes: Senior Scholar Workbook with advanced CONNECT analysis, CEI + mechanism framework, ARER+ with Turn technique, 20 practice motions, 10 writing prompts, strategic speaker roles, and competition strategy.

Why Sprout for WSC?

Most Prep Teaches Content.
We Teach How to Deploy It.

WSC rewards students who connect facts across subjects, argue under pressure, write with a distinctive voice, and coordinate with their team. That is exactly what the Sprout Model trains.

Naturalness
Naturalness → Writing Style & Originality

Your authentic voice makes your writing stand out and your debate delivery compelling rather than robotic.

Voice
Voice → Debate Manner Scoring

Judges score delivery separately from arguments. Projection, pace, pauses, eye contact: learnable skills most prep ignores.

Words
Words → Arguments That Win

CEI arguments, ARER rebuttals, the Evidence Weave in writing, strategic prompt selection. Every word deliberate.

Coach working with WSC team
📚 What Every Scholar Receives
  • Division-specific workbook (Junior or Senior edition)
  • Full Learning Resources Pack: study guides, mock tests, 40 debate motions, 20 writing prompts
  • Quick reference cards for all 4 events
  • Parent progress update (Session 4) and Competition Readiness Report (Session 8)
  • SproutHub platform access for sessions, materials, and feedback
What Families and Professionals Say About Sprout

Real Change, From Real People

★★★★★

"My shy 9-year-old now volunteers to present in class. I never thought I would see that happen this quickly. The transformation has been incredible, and she actually looks forward to Saturday sessions every single week."

Ben Saitoti
Ben Saitoti
Parent, Saturday In-Person
★★★★★

"The course has boosted my daughter's social confidence noticeably. It has been a wonderful experience seeing her more talkative and actively participating in conversations she used to avoid completely."

Raymond Omondi
Raymond Omondi
Parent, SproutHub Online
★★★★★

"Initially I was quite hesitant about the cost. Seeing the transformation in my child has made that hesitation feel completely foolish. This is not a class. It is a genuine shift in how she carries herself every day."

Juliet Njoroge
Juliet Njoroge
Parent, In-Person
★★★★★

"Before Becoming an Effective Speaker, I would avoid any meeting where I had to present. By session five, I volunteered to deliver our quarterly results to the entire company. The video feedback changed everything."

Wanjiku Kamau
Wanjiku Kamau
Product Manager, BES Online
★★★★★

"The small group made a real difference. Eight people meant I could not hide, but I also got personal attention every single session. Gikuyu gives honest feedback that pushes you forward without tearing you down."

Otieno Odhiambo
Otieno Odhiambo
Senior Auditor, BES In-Person
★★★★★

"I joined BES thinking I would pick up a few tips. What I got was a completely different relationship with how I communicate at work. By week four I was presenting in meetings without the anxiety I had carried for years."

Sarah M.
Sarah M.
Professional, BES Online
★★★★★

"My shy 9-year-old now volunteers to present in class. I never thought I would see that happen this quickly. The transformation has been incredible, and she actually looks forward to Saturday sessions every single week."

Ben Saitoti
Ben Saitoti
Parent, Saturday In-Person
★★★★★

"The course has boosted my daughter's social confidence noticeably. It has been a wonderful experience seeing her more talkative and actively participating in conversations she used to avoid completely."

Raymond Omondi
Raymond Omondi
Parent, SproutHub Online
★★★★★

"Initially I was quite hesitant about the cost. Seeing the transformation in my child has made that hesitation feel completely foolish. This is not a class. It is a genuine shift in how she carries herself every day."

Juliet Njoroge
Juliet Njoroge
Parent, In-Person
★★★★★

"Before Becoming an Effective Speaker, I would avoid any meeting where I had to present. By session five, I volunteered to deliver our quarterly results to the entire company. The video feedback changed everything."

Wanjiku Kamau
Wanjiku Kamau
Product Manager, BES Online
★★★★★

"The small group made a real difference. Eight people meant I could not hide, but I also got personal attention every single session. Gikuyu gives honest feedback that pushes you forward without tearing you down."

Otieno Odhiambo
Otieno Odhiambo
Senior Auditor, BES In-Person
★★★★★

"I joined BES thinking I would pick up a few tips. What I got was a completely different relationship with how I communicate at work. By week four I was presenting in meetings without the anxiety I had carried for years."

Sarah M.
Sarah M.
Professional, BES Online
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Transparent Pricing

Simple Plans. No Surprises.

All plans include the full 8-session programme, workbook, resources pack, SproutHub access, and Readiness Report. All fees payable in 2 instalments.

Individual Coaching
KES 18,000
for 8 personalised sessions
Payable in 2 instalments of KES 9,000

Private 1-on-1 sessions with a dedicated coach. 100% personalised to your division, strengths, and timeline. Schedule around your timezone.

  • 8 live sessions (90 min each, Session 7 is 120 min)
  • 100% personalised attention
  • Completely flexible scheduling
  • Division-specific workbook + full resources
  • Competition Readiness Report
Register Now →
Best Value
Team of 3
KES 48,000
total (KES 16,000/student). Save KES 6,000!
Payable in 2 instalments of KES 24,000

Train as your competition team. Build chemistry, practise coordination, develop teamwork that wins Bowl and Debate.

  • 8 live sessions with your full team
  • Team debate practice with real opposition
  • Bowl coordination drills + signal protocols
  • All 3 workbooks + full resources pack
  • Individual + team Readiness Reports
Register Your Team →
In-Person (Nairobi)
KES 22,000
individual, 8 sessions at Sprout Centre
Payable in 2 instalments of KES 11,000

Face-to-face coaching at Kilimani. Physical workbook. Live debate simulations with real-time feedback.

  • 8 in-person sessions, Kilimani, Nairobi
  • Physical workbook and resource pack
  • In-room debate and Bowl simulations
  • Home coaching available (transport applies)
  • Team in-person: KES 18,000/student (team of 3)
Register Now →
Common Questions

Questions Parents and Students Ask

Not at all. Two-thirds of WSC participants have never debated before. We start from zero and build systematically. The Junior workbook provides heavy scaffolding for first-timers.
Absolutely. The programme is online-first via Zoom and SproutHub. Students join from any timezone. All materials are digital. The curriculum is globally relevant. We schedule around your timezone.
Yes. Every debate motion, writing prompt, and mock test is built from the 2026 "Are We There Yet?" syllabus. Students study real curriculum topics while learning the skills to deploy that knowledge in competition.
Most prep focuses on content and basic debate structure. We teach delivery as a separately scored skill. Our CONNECT method turns facts into cross-subject ammunition. And our no-device debate prep addresses the 2026 rule change many programmes have not adapted to.
Both. Individual students get personalised coaching. If you need teammates, we can connect you with other Sprout WSC students. Team coaching builds competition-ready chemistry at a discounted per-student rate.
Yes. All plans are payable in 2 equal instalments. First instalment at registration, second before Session 5. No extra fees for splitting.
We offer continued coaching for students advancing beyond Regionals, with deeper curriculum work and advanced strategy. All 8-session materials remain relevant at Global Rounds.
You choose. After registering we agree on a schedule that fits your timezone and school calendar. Most students complete all 8 sessions over 4 to 8 weeks depending on their Regional Round date.
Register Your Scholar

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World Scholars
Gikuyu Muchai
Gikuyu Muchai
Lead Coach and Co-Founder, Sprout Life Skills
Online worldwide  |  In-person: Kilimani, Nairobi  |  +254 795 75 66 88  |  WhatsApp →
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