Founded by Former Director of Training @ University of Oxford

K-12 Public Speaking & Debate Training

Practice critical thinking, logical reasoning, and public speaking with confidence with some of the best debate teachers in the world. Programs offered for students of all age groups and skill levels in Dubai.

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500+
Tournament Wins
2,000+
Students Trained
15+
Years Experience
Student showcase
Student showcase
Student showcase
Student showcase
Harvard 2025
International Competition

Trusted by 1,000+ families & partners at world's prominent institutions

Dubai College
Hartland International
Oxford Schools
Harvard Debate
Cambridge Union
Nord Anglia
Brown Debate
Dubai debate students competing at Oxford Schools Finals

Oxford Schools

Public speaking students at Harvard debate tournament quarterfinals

Harvard Quarterfinals

Our Story

From Oxford to Dubai

Our founders have been at the forefront of debate education in the United States, United Kingdom, and East Asia. Between them, they've coached at Oxford, Columbia, and over 30 high schools worldwide.

We have partnerships with multiple Ivy League universities to ensure that our students receive the best coaching and tournament opportunities available.

As debate grows in the GCC, we are committed to providing world-class instruction and training to help speakers of all skill levels excel.

Result Orientated
Real-World Focused
Expert Led
Leadership

Meet Our Founders

World-class coaches with experience at the highest levels of competitive debate.

Ricky Huang
Co-Founder

Ricky Huang

Head Coach

Previously Director of Training and Head Debate Coach at the University of Oxford, where he developed curricula and taught over 500 competitive debaters.

Indo-Pacific Debating Champion
2nd Best Speaker - North American Championship
Taught at 10+ universities, 20+ high schools
Peregrine Beckett
Co-Founder

Peregrine Beckett

Head Coach

Coached students to win Tournament of Champions, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and numerous other major competitions. Previously coach at Columbia University.

3rd in US (both high school and college)
Top Speaker at Harvard, Finals at Harvard & Yale
8x Tournament Champion
Why Speech & Debate

Skills That Last a Lifetime

In a world of rapid technological change, being able to deconstruct complex issues and persuade an audience has never been more important.

Research Important Topics

Explore both sides of issues like international relations, economics, and philosophy.

Critical Thinking

Confidently identify and disprove misleading arguments.

Persuasion & Language

Persuade audiences and build advanced language skills.

Why Debate
Professor Luong at Yale University

Top 30 University Admissions

Debate captains & national award winners have a

+60%higher

acceptance rate to top universities

Compared to other activities:

Debate Captain/Awards
+60%
Class President
+5%
Sports Captain
+5%
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Wall Street Journal Study • Prof. Luong, Yale

Programs

Your Learning Journey

A structured pathway from foundational public speaking to elite competitive debate.

1
Ages 5-10

Public Speaking

Build confidence and composure through storytelling and impromptu challenges.

Foundation

2
Ages 10-17

Debate Academy

Learn argument construction and World Schools format.

Development

3
Ages 13-17

Scholars Program

Advanced coaching for Harvard, Yale, and international competitions.

Elite Competition

Additional Programs

Specialized Courses

All Ages

Creative writing, academic essay writing, World Scholars Cup prep, and Introduction to AI.

One-on-One Tutoring

All Ages

Personalized sessions with expert coaches, available online worldwide.

Tournament Travel

10-17

Harvard, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge. 90% of first-time competitors finish with a winning record.

Track Record

Our Results

Our students consistently achieve at the highest levels of competition.

500+

Tournament Wins

2,000+

Students Trained

15+

Years Experience

90%

Win Rate (First-Timers)

2024-2025 Season Highlights

Debate classes Dubai students competing at Harvard Invitational 2025
QUARTERFINALISTS

Harvard Invitational 2025

Middle School Public Forum - Top International Speakers

Dubai debate students competing at Oxford Schools Finals
FINALISTS

Oxford Schools

Novice Division Finals

Online debate student speaking at Cambridge tournament
OPEN FINALIST

Cambridge ICYD

International Competition

Ready to compete at world-class tournaments?

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See Us In Action

The Atlantic Ivy Experience

Watch how our students develop confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Testimonials

What Our Community Says

Hear from students and parents who have experienced the Atlantic Ivy difference.

5.0 on Google Reviews
"Attending Atlantic Ivy was one of the best decisions I made for my debate journey. The coaching, curriculum, and practice rounds were all incredibly well-structured. The coaches such as Coach Perry and Coach Ricky were not only highly experienced but also dedicated to helping us improve as debaters and complex thinkers. Thanks to their guidance, I was able to break into the top 20 at the Stanford tournament."
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Student, Year 10
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Student, Year 10

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