WRITING · Level 8 · Ages 13–18 · Online
IPPF Qualifying Round Prep
Eight-session team course preparing students to enter the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF), the written policy debate contest run by the Brewer Foundation and New York University. Starts September 14; registration closes September 12.
About this course
The International Public Policy Forum is the world’s leading written debate competition for high school students: teams of 3-6 submit a 3,000-word qualifying essay, the top 64 advance through a written single-elimination bracket, and the final eight fly to New York to debate at NYU School of Law for the $10,000 grand prize and the Brewer Cup. This eight-session course takes an Atlantic Ivy team from a standing start to a submitted qualifying essay on the 2026-27 resolution - Resolved: The United Nations should prioritize protecting the rights of women and girls over respecting state sovereignty. The class meets twice a week for two hours from September 14, at times set with the enrolled families, and finishes before the October 13 submission deadline. Your class is your team: Atlantic Ivy registers it with the IPPF, pays the team entry fee, and provides the named coach. Students write every word of the essay themselves - IPPF rules limit coaches to advising, and we coach research method, argument strategy, and revision to that standard. Teams that advance to the Top 64 can continue with our round-by-round coaching, offered separately.
Is this the right fit?
- Who it's for
- Students ages 13–18 · Scholars Program track · Level 8 of 10
- Prerequisites
- None - no debate experience required
- Where it happens
- Live on Zoom, taught from Dubai. Students join from anywhere in the world.
Class schedule
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Twice weekly - times set with your team
What students achieve
- ✓Submit a complete 3,000-word IPPF qualifying essay
- ✓Master evidence-based policy argumentation
- ✓Research the 2026-27 UN resolution in depth
- ✓Apply MLA citation to competition standard
- ✓Score drafts against the official IPPF judging criteria
- ✓Compete as a registered team through the season
Weekly curriculum
8 weeks of structured instruction, one topic building on the next.
01The IPPF Format and the 2026-27 Resolution
Week 1 focuses on the ippf format and the 2026-27 resolution, building on previous weeks' learning.
02Research Methods and Building a Source File
Week 2 focuses on research methods and building a source file, building on previous weeks' learning.
03Case Construction - Thesis and Contentions
Week 3 focuses on case construction - thesis and contentions, building on previous weeks' learning.
04Outline Review and Evidence Audit
Week 4 focuses on outline review and evidence audit, building on previous weeks' learning.
05Draft Workshop I
Week 5 focuses on draft workshop i, building on previous weeks' learning.
06Draft Workshop II - the Full 3,000 Words
Week 6 focuses on draft workshop ii - the full 3,000 words, building on previous weeks' learning.
07Judge-Criteria Scoring and MLA Compliance
Week 7 focuses on judge-criteria scoring and mla compliance, building on previous weeks' learning.
08Final Polish and Submission
Week 8 focuses on final polish and submission, building on previous weeks' learning.
What's included
- ✓Live 2-hour Zoom classes with interactive breakout rooms
- ✓Small groups capped at 6 students for personal attention
- ✓Hub access with recordings, resources, and progress tracking
- ✓Tournament support: registration and coaching for competitions
How enrollment works
- 1
Enroll and pay
Secure checkout takes a minute. Pick a class time, add the course to your cart, and complete payment online.
- 2
We confirm your place
Our team reaches out on WhatsApp or email to welcome your child, confirm the class time, and answer any questions.
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First session
You receive the Zoom link and materials before the first class, and your child joins the group.
Questions before you book? Message us on WhatsApp and a coach will reply.