A Platform for Voice, Thought and Expression.
Learn MoreParliamentary Style Debates is globally recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious formats of public speaking. Our programme at SAGE is modeled upon training students under the World Schools Debating Championship Rules. Students are called upon to develop incisive communication skills, reflecting upon a multi-faceted understanding of disciplines as diverse as economics, literature, governance, international relations and more. Equipped with strong critical thinking skills, students acquire the confidence to engage in necessary conversations with confidence.
The English Parliamentary Debate programme focuses on preparing students for competitive tournaments held both nationally and internationally. Divided into teams of three to five each, students are given a motion impromptu, and are trained to develop thorough arguments during an hour of preparation time. At the end of the hour students engage in a competitive debate, employing effective analysis, excellent rhetoric, and exceptional teamwork to achieve victory.
The Urdu Parliamentary Programme seeks to celebrate and preserve our rich heritage, and ensure that our students develop the necessary eloquence to communicate effectively in our national language. At SAGE, pride in our identity as Pakistanis is a cornerstone of our values, and our students are given the tools to express their opinions holistically.
The Model United Nations format of public speaking simulates the operations of the United Nations. Assigned countries to represent, students dissect global agendas – engaging in diplomacy to form blocs, negotiating compromises, and displaying the strength of character to emerge as leaders in closely contested debates. The Model UN Programme at SAGE is aimed at equipping students with the ability to conduct in-depth research, develop leadership skills, and execute speeches in front of large audiences with excellence. Our programme seeks to develop globally conscientious citizens, capable of enacting change.
Model UN emphasizes learning how to be a leader. Students learn to lead groups, build trust, collaborate with others, and represent their positions with confidence, ethics, and responsibility.
Across committees, students engage with education, welfare, development, global conflict, and peacekeeping, building a broader worldview and the knowledge, awareness, and agency to help drive meaningful change.
The Model UN programme strengthens research and writing skills as students study geopolitical issues, It also develops strong writing skills as students draft resolutions and working papers with collaborative solutions.
Students develop negotiation skills, manage disagreements, and work toward practical solutions for complex social and global issues.
At SAGE, public speaking is not treated as an extra activity, but as an essential part of learning. Built into the curriculum from Grade 1 till O-Levels, the programme helps every student find their voice, build confidence, and develop the ability to express ideas clearly in front of others. By developing these skills from an early stage, students are prepared not only for school, but also for undergraduate studies, professional life, and the wider challenges of the modern world.
Public Speaking classes begin from Grade 1 onwards, allowing for a strong foundation to be set early. An emphasis is placed on ensuring that students are given a platform to develop into poised orators, while developing key life skills such as interview and presentation skills for university and professional life.
At SAGE, our mission is to help every student find their voice. Through public speaking classes and individualized attention, students build the confidence to speak before audiences while developing key life skills such as interview and presentation skills for university and professional life.
The SAGE Public Speaking Programme is the first of its kind. Our emphasis is upon ensuring our students are equipped with every skill needed to succeed in the modern academic landscape. The programme views education holistically: academic rigor coupled with excellence in expression
Syed Ali Hanfeyah Bokhari
Public Speaking Programme Head
Ali Hanfeyah Bokhari is a public speaker with over sixteen years of experience, across multiple competitive formats. He has represented Pakistan internationally in Parliamentary Debates, Model UN, and Law Moots. His individual achievements include being the first Pakistani speaker in history to rank within the top fifty advocates at Jessup International, achieving the Best Delegate Award at Harvard Model United Nations, and winning trophies at every major national competition in Parliamentary Debates in both Urdu and English formats. He has over seven years of experience as a Model UN and Parliamentary Debates Coach. His list of coaching achievements includes mentoring students who have qualified for the Pakistan National Debate Team, amassed debate trophies at national competitions, and achieved awards at international conferences including but not limited to Harvard Model United Nations, Yale Model United Nations and more. With a long history of service in the education sector of Pakistan, he is committed to fostering a positive environment within which students are able to pursue growth, achieve accolades, and maintain a strong sense of ethics.
Muhammad Bin Munir
Public Speaking Programme Head
With over 7 years of experience in the debating circuit, Muhammad Bin Munir has established himself as a distinguished debater, adjudicator, and coach within the Pakistani debating community. He currently serves as an Executive Committee Member of the Debating Society of Pakistan (2025–Present), contributing towards the development and promotion of debating initiatives and platforms nationwide. Over the years, he has trained and mentored students who have gone on to become part of the National Debate Camp and represent Pakistan internationally as members of the Pakistan Team. His coaching achievements include mentoring the winning team of the prestigious Raziuddin Shaikh All Pakistan Senior Debating Championship 2025-26, as well as coaching finalists at the All Pakistan Urdu Debating Championship 2024 and 2025
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