About ISTC
Growing Uganda's next generation of confident digital thinkers
ISTC – Inter-Schools Technology Competitions is a Ugandan initiative focused on primary schools, P1–P7.
Background
Who we are
Technology is shaping how children learn, communicate and will one day work. Yet many young learners rarely get the chance to express their ideas about technology in front of others.
ISTC was created to close that gap. We organise ICT-focused debate and public-speaking competitions where learners from Ugandan primary schools — P1 to P7 — research, discuss and present ideas about technology in a supportive, competitive setting.
Our mission
To empower Ugandan primary school learners with confidence, digital awareness and communication skills through inclusive technology, debate and public-speaking competitions.
Our vision
A generation of articulate, digitally literate young Ugandans ready to think critically and lead in a technology-driven world.
Objectives
What we aim to achieve
- Promote digital literacy and awareness of ICT among primary school learners.
- Build confidence, communication and public-speaking skills from an early age.
- Develop critical thinking, research and reasoning through structured debate.
- Encourage healthy, respectful competition and collaboration between schools.
- Recognise and celebrate the talents of learners, teachers and schools.
- Provide a safe, inclusive platform for both government and private schools.
Our focus
Ugandan primary schools, P1–P7
P1–P3
Lower primary
Short, age-appropriate speaking activities that build early confidence.
P4–P5
Middle primary
Guided debate and presentation on simple ICT themes.
P6–P7
Upper primary
Structured team debates and prepared speeches on technology topics.