On October 11-12, 2025, the International Educational Corporation (KazGASA) hosted a city-level debate tournament – APF Season Opener, marking the start of the new debate season in Almaty. The tournament brought together 62 student teams from various universities across the city.

The IEC (KazGASA) team, composed of students from different schools, successfully passed the preliminary rounds and reached the quarterfinals, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a high level of preparation.

Debate tournaments will continue to take place weekly at different universities throughout Almaty, providing students with valuable opportunities to develop critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking skills.