Competition-Ready Education
Debate Training
Master argumentation, research, and persuasive communication through expert coaching in World Schools and British Parliamentary debate.
Train with Oxford Union veterans and compete at elite international tournaments including Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, and Stanford.
Find Your Program
Explore Debate Programs
Choose the debate program that fits your goals and schedule
The Benefits
Why Speech & Debate?
Debate training develops critical life skills that translate to academic excellence, career success, and confident leadership.
Research & Analysis
Students learn to evaluate sources, analyze evidence, and construct logical arguments backed by credible information.
Critical Thinking
Debate trains students to think from multiple perspectives, identify logical fallacies, and build structured reasoning.
Persuasive Communication
Master the art of influencing others through clear, confident, and compelling speech delivery.
Academic & Career Success
Debate captains see 60% higher university admission rates and excel in law, business, politics, and public service.
Debate Captain = 60% Higher Acceptance
Harvard research shows:
for debate team captains vs other activities
Compared to:
Source: Harvard University Study, "The Competitive Edge in College Admissions"
Structured Learning Path
10-Level Curriculum
Progressive curriculum from beginner public speaking to elite international competition
Foundation (Levels 1-4)
Ages 5-11
Build confidence through public speaking, storytelling, and basic argumentation.
Debate Academy (Levels 5-7)
Ages 10-17
Master competitive debate formats and start winning tournaments.
Scholars Program (Levels 8-10)
Ages 12-18
Elite training for students aiming at national and international championships.
Elite Tournaments
Competition Opportunities
Compete at the world's most prestigious debate tournaments with all-inclusive support
Harvard Invitational
Harvard University, USA
Premier US tournament with strong 2026 performance
Oxford Schools Championship
Oxford, UK
International finals with top British schools
Cambridge & Regional Events
Multiple Locations
Year-round tournaments across Europe and Asia
Expert Instruction
Learn from Champions
Train with Oxford Union veterans and international tournament champions
Ricky Huang
Head Coach
Former Oxford Union Director of Training
Peregrine Beckett
Co-Founder
Cambridge Union & Oxford Debater
Student Success
What Students Say
"Debate training completely changed how I think about problems. I went from being nervous to speak to winning my first tournament in 6 months."
Khadija Al-Mansouri
Age 14
Harvard Invitational Quarterfinalist
"The coaches push you to think deeper and argue better. I'm now captain of my school debate team and got accepted to Oxford."
Ahmed Hassan
Age 17
Oxford University Admit
"My son was shy before debate. Now he's confident, articulate, and loves researching topics. The transformation has been incredible."
Parent of Dubai Student
Student Age 12
3 Tournament Wins
Common Questions
Debate Training FAQ
We welcome students from age 10 for competitive debate training. Students can start with our Public Speaking track as young as age 5-6 to build foundational skills before transitioning to debate around age 10-12.
Ready to Start Debate Training?
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