# Atlantic Ivy — Debate & Public Speaking Academy Dubai
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# https://atlanticivy.com | Last updated: 2026-08-19

## About

Atlantic Ivy is a debate and public speaking academy based in Dubai, UAE,
and online worldwide, serving students aged 5-18. It was co-founded by
Ricky Huang (former Director of Training, Oxford Union) and Peregrine
Beckett (former Head Coach, Columbia Debate Society), with a coaching team
holding competitive credentials from Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, Columbia,
Yale, LSE, Berkeley, and Brown.

Address: 12AC12 I-Rise Tower, Barsha Heights, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 56 929 9701
Email: info@atlanticivy.com

## Programs

- World Schools Debate (WSDC) coaching, ages 5-18
- Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and Model UN training
- Public speaking classes (in-person Dubai + live online worldwide)
- Tournament preparation: Harvard Invitational, Oxford Schools, Cambridge
  ICYD, and other international invitationals
- UK/US boarding school admissions consulting for GCC families
- Academic and essay writing coaching ("Writing Scholars"): Harvard
  International Review (HIR) Academic Writing Contest preparation (semester
  course with Defense Day coaching; 80% of students earned Silver or Gold),
  John Locke Institute Essay Competition preparation, and Concord Review
  research-paper mentoring
- Summer intensive camps

## Key pages

- Homepage: https://atlanticivy.com/
- Dubai in-person classes: https://atlanticivy.com/dubai-debate-classes
- Online classes (worldwide): https://atlanticivy.com/online-debate-classes
- Public speaking (Dubai): https://atlanticivy.com/public-speaking-classes-dubai
- Debate tournaments: https://atlanticivy.com/debate-tournaments
- Why debate (research and benefits): https://atlanticivy.com/why-debate
- Writing Scholars hub: https://atlanticivy.com/writing-scholars
- IPPF Team Prep (International Public Policy Forum, written team debate for grades 9-12): https://atlanticivy.com/writing-scholars/ippf
- HIR Academic Writing Contest prep (Harvard International Review): https://atlanticivy.com/writing-scholars/harvard-international-review
- HIR contest complete guide: https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog/hir-academic-writing-contest-complete-guide
- HIR article blueprint (free printable): https://atlanticivy.com/resources/hir-article-blueprint
- Writing results (HIR, John Locke, year by year): https://atlanticivy.com/writing-scholars/results
- John Locke Institute essay prep: https://atlanticivy.com/john-locke-contest
- John Locke 2027 dates & changes tracker: https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog/john-locke-essay-competition-2027-dates-questions-changes
- John Locke 2026 results (38/41 shortlisted, 93%): https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog/john-locke-essay-competition-2026-results-93-percent-shortlist-rate
- John Locke essay planner (free): https://atlanticivy.com/resources/john-locke-essay-planner
- John Locke prep options compared: https://atlanticivy.com/john-locke-contest#prep-options
- John Locke questions by category (10 pages, 2026 set + 2027 within 48h): https://atlanticivy.com/john-locke-contest/questions/philosophy
- John Locke deadline & timeline 2027: https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog/john-locke-essay-competition-deadline-2027
- John Locke interview after shortlisting: https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog/john-locke-essay-competition-interview-what-happens-after-shortlist
- John Locke published winning essays analysed: https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog/john-locke-essay-competition-past-winning-essays-analysed
- Is John Locke prestigious / worth entering: https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog/is-the-john-locke-essay-competition-prestigious-worth-entering
- Public speaking for kids in Dubai parent guide: https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog/public-speaking-for-kids-dubai-parents-guide
- Boarding school consulting: https://atlanticivy.com/consulting
- About: https://atlanticivy.com/about
- Coaching team and credentials: https://atlanticivy.com/about/team
- Blog: https://atlanticivy.com/about/blog
- Free trial class: https://atlanticivy.com/trial
- Store (course booking): https://atlanticivy.com/store

## Representative facts (verify against the live page before citing)

- 500+ students coached; coaches hold safeguarding, first-aid, and
  professional certification (per /about/team)
- Harvard Invitational 2026: 50% break rate (per
  /about/blog/harvard-invitational-2026-results-50-percent-break-rate)

## Licensing

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