Doha Global Round - World Scholar’s Cup
Join the brightest minds in Doha for an unforgettable academic experience!
Register Now View WSC Related Preparation EventsWhat You’ll Learn
Debate & Rebuttal Skills
Gain expertise in the WSC debate format, mastering argument construction and delivering effective rebuttals.
Team Collaboration & Problem-Solving
Enhance team-based problem-solving and strategic thinking through activities like the Scholar’s Bowl.
Writing & Analytical Skills
Develop creative and structured writing techniques for persuasive and analytical essays in Collaborative Writing.
Study Techniques & Content Recall
Improve study strategies and content recall skills for multiple-choice exams in the Scholar’s Challenge.
Interdisciplinary Knowledge
Every year you explore the WSC curriculum, you become a more fascinating and well-rounded individual.
Time Management & Exam Strategies
Learn effective time management and exam strategies to excel under pressure.
Upcoming Events
Round 1 (All Ages)
Doha Regional Round
Dates: April 18-19, 2025
Venue: United School International, Doha
WSC Bootcamp (All Ages)
Lighthouse WSC Bootcamp
Dates: May 3-6, 2025
Time: 10:00–14:00 each day
Venue: King's College Doha Mesaimeer
Included in the WSC Enhanced Prep Package (QR 8,212.50 until May 3, 2025)
Doha Global Round (10+ Ages)
Dates: June 11-17, 2025
Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre
Tournament of Champions (11+ Ages)
Dates: Around November 2025 (TBD)
Venue: Yale University, New Haven
Entry Fee*: QR 5,485.80
*Pricing is estimated for entry only and excludes package options for travel, food, accommodation, guardianship, and training fees.
Doha Global Round Programme Details
Event: Doha Global Round - World Scholar’s Cup
Dates: June 11-17, 2025
Location: Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar
Format: In-person event with debates, quizzes, writing, and team challenges.
Join students from around the world in this prestigious academic programme! We’ll find you a team if you haven’t got one.
WSC Coaching and Curriculum Lessons
WSC Coaching
Book personalized coaching sessions to enhance your skills for the World Scholar’s Cup.
WSC Digital Coaching
Access digital coaching to prepare for the World Scholar’s Cup from anywhere.
WSC Curriculum Lessons
Access our curriculum lessons to deepen your learning and prepare for the competition.
Explore the interdisciplinary curriculum, which includes sample debate motions, writing prompts, and quizzes for students to practice: practice the interdisciplinary curriculum.
Here’s How We’ll Prepare You:
- Master the Art of Debating: Learn to structure persuasive arguments, think on your feet, and speak confidently in front of an audience.
- Refine Writing Skills: Enhance your ability to express ideas creatively and persuasively through collaborative writing exercises that mirror WSC challenges.
- Sharpen Your Academic Knowledge: Dive into WSC’s diverse curriculum, covering topics like science, history, art, and social studies.
- Strategize for the Scholar’s Challenge and Bowl: Develop techniques to analyze questions and excel in fast-paced, team-based quiz activities.
- Build Teamwork and Leadership Skills: Practice working effectively in teams to solve problems, share ideas, and support one another.
This programme is tailored to give you an edge in every aspect of the World Scholar’s Cup. It is led by experienced coaches and high-level participants who know what it takes to succeed at local and global rounds. By the end of the programme, you’ll feel well-prepared, confident, and ready to fully embrace the WSC experience.
Doha Global Round Event Schedule
Both Divisions:
| 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Check-In | To Be Announced |
Junior Division:
| 9:15 am | Buses to QNCC | |
| 10:00 am | Assemble | QNCC |
| 10:30 am | Opening Ceremony | QNCC |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch | QNCC |
| 2:00 pm | Scavenge Team Assembly | QNCC |
| 3:00 pm | Buses depart for Scavenge | QNCC |
| 3:30 pm | Scholar's Scavenge | Doha Quest |
| 6:00 pm | Scholar's Social & Dinner | Doha Quest |
| 6:45 pm | Buses return | Doha Quest |
Senior Division:
| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Check-In | To Be Announced |
Note: Optional Tours will be offered for the Senior Division. Enhanced Prep Package participants will have a full day of Scholar’s Bowl preparation.
Junior Division:
| 8:00 am | Buses to Debate Schools | |
| All Day | Scholar's Challenge Collaborative Writing Team Debate Lunch | Debate Schools |
| 5:30 pm | Buses return | Debate Schools |
Senior Division:
| 9:15 am | Buses to QNCC | |
| 10:00 am | Assemble | QNCC |
| 10:30 am | Opening Ceremony | QNCC |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch | QNCC |
| 2:00 pm | Scavenge Team Assembly | QNCC |
| 3:00 pm | Buses to Scavenge | QNCC |
| 3:30 pm | Scholar's Scavenge | Doha Quest |
| 6:00 pm | Scholar's Social & Dinner | Doha Quest |
| 6:45 pm | Buses return | Doha Quest |
Junior Division:
Training ahead of the Scholar's Bowl. Optional Tours will be offered. Enhanced Prep Package participants will have a full day of Scholar’s Bowl preparation.
Senior Division:
| 8:00 am | Buses to Debate Schools | |
| All Day | Training ahead of the Scholar's Bowl Scholar's Challenge Team Debate Collaborative Writing Lunch | Debate Schools |
| 5:30 pm | Buses return | Debate Schools |
Both Divisions:
| 8:15 am | Buses to QNCC | |
| 9:00 am | Assemble | QNCC |
| 9:30 am | Scholar's Bowl | QNCC |
| 1:30 pm | Lunch | QNCC |
| 2:30 pm | Debate Showcase | QNCC |
| 4:30 pm | Scholar's Show I | QNCC |
| 6:00 pm | Buses return | QNCC |
| 7:45 pm | Buses to Cultural Fair | |
| 8:15 pm | Cultural Fair | QNCC |
| 10:15 pm | Buses return | QNCC |
Junior Division:
| 8:45 am | Buses to QNCC | |
| 9:30 am | Assemble | QNCC |
| 10:00 am | Scholar's Show II | QNCC |
| 12:30 pm | Farewell Luncheon | QNCC |
| 2:00 pm | Closing Ceremony | QNCC |
| 6:30 pm | Buses return | QNCC |
| 8:30 pm | Buses to QNCC | |
| 9:00 pm | Scholar's Ball | QNCC |
| 11:00 pm | Buses return | QNCC |
Senior Division:
Seniors are off during the day. Optional Tours will be offered.
Junior Division:
Optional Tours will be offered for the Junior Division.
Senior Division:
| 9:30 am | Assemble | QNCC |
| 10:00 am | Scholar's Show II | QNCC |
| 12:30 pm | Farewell Luncheon | QNCC |
| 2:00 pm | Closing Ceremony | QNCC |
| 6:30 pm | Buses return | QNCC |
| 8:30 pm | Buses to QNCC | |
| 9:00 pm | Scholar's Ball | QNCC |
| 11:00 pm | Buses return | QNCC |
Please note:
- All transportation is included in the package, covering travel to and from QNCC, the Scholar's Scavenge venue (Doha Quest), debate schools, and other event locations.
- You must be signed in to book a WSC coaching session or access WSC curriculum lessons by clicking our Book a WSC Coaching page or WSC Curriculum Lessons page.
- If you have specific transportation needs or questions, please email us at info@thelighthouseacademy.org.
Pricing
Fees for the Doha Global Round (plus additional costs for coordination and package inclusions):
Basic Package
Standard: QR 4,015 (until June 1, 2025)
- WSC Entry Fee (QR 3,300 alone)
- Lunch Only
- On-Site Coordinator
- Lighthouse Beacon CCA (WSC) on Mondays (14:45–15:30, 12 May to 2 June 2025, 4 sessions)
- Lighthouse Beacon CCA (WSC) on Tuesdays (14:45–15:30, 13 May to 3 June 2025, 4 sessions)
- Lighthouse Beacon CCA (WSC) on Wednesdays (14:45–15:30, 7 May to 4 June 2025, 5 sessions)
Premium Package
Standard: QR 7,482.50 (until May 7, 2025)
- WSC Entry Fee (QR 3,300 alone)
- WSC Bootcamp from May 3-6, 2025 (10:00–14:00 each day, at King's College Doha Mesaimeer; Early Bird only)
- Lighthouse Beacon CCA (WSC) on Mondays (14:45–15:30, 12 May to 2 June 2025, 4 sessions)
- Lighthouse Beacon CCA (WSC) on Tuesdays (14:45–15:30, 13 May to 3 June 2025, 4 sessions)
- Lighthouse Beacon CCA (WSC) on Wednesdays (14:45–15:30, 7 May to 4 June 2025, 5 sessions)
- After-CCA WSC Coaching on Mondays (15:30–17:00, 12 May to 2 June 2025, 4 sessions)
- After-CCA WSC Coaching on Tuesdays (15:30–17:00, 13 May to 3 June 2025, 4 sessions)
- After-CCA WSC Coaching on Wednesdays (15:30–17:00, 7 May to 4 June 2025, 5 sessions)
- Entry to our Mock Round on May 16, 2025
- A full day of preparation for the Scholar’s Bowl on June 14 for Juniors or June 12 for Seniors
Individual WSC coaching is available as an add-on but is not part of a package. Basic Package holders can also purchase After-CCA WSC Coaching sessions (Mondays: QR 1,000 for 4 sessions, Tuesdays: QR 1,000 for 4 sessions, Wednesdays: QR 1,200 for 5 sessions). To book these sessions privately, click here. To book WSC coaching at our partner school King's College via our Gifted and Talented support at King's, click here.
Note: The Enhanced Prep Package includes the May WSC Bootcamp for Early Bird registrants, After-CCA WSC Coaching sessions, and other preparation events listed above, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the WSC Doha Global Round.
We will register you on behalf of your school.
Pricing Table
Choose the perfect package for your child’s World Scholar’s Cup preparation! Compare the options below to see what’s included in each package. Add-ons are available for the Basic Packages if you’d like to customize your child’s preparation.
| Component | Basic Package Early Bird QR 3,615 (until May 15, 2025) |
Basic Package Standard QR 4,015 (until June 1, 2025) |
Enhanced Prep Package QR 8,212.50 (until May 3, 2025) |
Premium Standard Package QR 7,482.50 (until May 7, 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSC Entry Fee (includes Lunch) | QR 3,300 (Bundled) | QR 3,700 (Bundled) | QR 3,300 (Bundled) | QR 3,300 (Bundled) |
| On-Site Coordinator | QR 315 (Bundled) | QR 315 (Bundled) | QR 315 (Bundled) | QR 315 (Bundled) |
| Bootcamp (3–6 May 2025, 10:00–14:00 daily, 16 hours total) | QR 912.50 (Add-On) | QR 912.50 (Add-On) | QR 730 (Bundled) | Not Included |
| After-CCA WSC Coaching (13 sessions, 90 minutes each, 19.5 hours total) | QR 200 per hour (Add-On) | QR 200 per hour (Add-On) | QR 3,197.50 (Bundled, ~QR 163.97 per hour) | QR 3,197.50 (Bundled, ~QR 163.97 per hour) |
| Mock Round (16 May 2025) | QR 250 (Add-On) | QR 250 (Add-On) | QR 200 (Bundled) | QR 200 (Bundled) |
| Scholar’s Bowl Prep (Full-day on 14 June for Juniors or 12 June for Seniors) | QR 587.50 (Add-On) | QR 587.50 (Add-On) | QR 470 (Bundled) | QR 470 (Bundled) |
| Lighthouse Beacon CCA (WSC) (13 sessions, 9.75 hours total) | Included for Free for King's College Doha Students | Included for Free for King's College Doha Students | Included for Free for King's College Doha Students | Included for Free for King's College Doha Students |
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Meet the Coach
Samuel Mott
Experienced WSC coach specializing in debate, teamwork, and academic excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
During the competition, Lighthouse Academy coaches and staff will be on site to coordinate and assist all students with their needs or emergencies. During registration, you will be asked to join a WhatsApp group chat that will keep you informed of important updates and schedule changes.
In both options, a boxed lunch and snacks are provided on both days. Packing additional snacks is encouraged.
Please bring a Sharpie, whiteout, and pen for the Scholar’s Challenge, as well as blank paper for taking notes during Team Debate. Bring a water bottle to refill throughout the day and extra snacks if you tend to get hungry or want to share with a friend. For the talent show, bring anything you might need for your performance. You may bring devices with you on other days, but you won’t have many chances to use them.
A lot of photos will be taken, so we recommend looking your best for the debates and the awards ceremony. Professional attire and school uniforms are always appropriate.
Devices are permitted during Team Debate’s first and second debates, but only during the 15-minute preparation period. Once speeches begin, you’ll be asked to put all devices away. Devices are completely banned for the third debate. Devices and other outside materials are not permitted at any point during Collaborative Writing, the Scholar’s Challenge, or the Scholar’s Bowl.
Round 3: Tournament of Champions
To be updated soon.
