Compete at theWorld's Most PrestigiousDebate Tournament
Join Atlantic Ivy for an exclusive all-inclusive experience at the Harvard National Invitational—the largest and most competitive high school debate tournament in the world.
Historic Achievement: 50% Break Rate
Atlantic Ivy students achieved a remarkable 50% break rate at Harvard Invitational 2026, significantly exceeding the 20-30% average of top private schools and debate programs.
2026 Tournament Results
Our students competed across Junior Varsity, Novice, and Middle School divisions, demonstrating excellence at every level
Junior Varsity (233 Teams, 466 Speakers)
Smayan & Yoyo
David & Yusuf
Novice (262 Teams)
Priyaansh & Annika
Middle School (277 Teams, 554 Speakers)
Ishana & Jehan
Signa & Ahan
Navya & Shaheer (JV)
Additional Teams
All-Inclusive Travel
Flights, accommodation, and ground transportation fully covered
70 Hours of Coaching
50 hours online preparation + 20 hours in-person at Harvard
Harvard Connections
Dinner with Harvard professors and debaters
Elite Competition
Compete against 4,000+ students from 15+ countries
More Than a Tournament
The Harvard Invitational is the world's most prestigious "regular season" debate tournament. Our all-inclusive package transforms this into an unforgettable educational journey.
Our students competing in the quarterfinals at Harvard 2025
The intensity of competition day
Building confidence through debate
Our Journey Began in 2025
In 2025, Atlantic Ivy brought the first-ever cohort of GCC students to compete at Harvard Invitational. Our students made history, and in 2026, they exceeded all expectations with a 50% break rate.
Your Journey to Harvard
From preparation to competition, we guide you every step of the way
Preparation
- 50 hours of intensive online coaching
- Expert cases & research provided
- Practice rounds with feedback
- Topic-specific strategy sessions
Boston Bootcamp
- 20 hours of in-person training
- Practice against top American teams
- Dinner with Harvard professors
- Campus tour & bookstore visit
Competition
- 6 preliminary rounds
- Elimination rounds
- Personal coaching between rounds
- Awards ceremony
All-Inclusive Package
Everything you need for an unforgettable experience
Harvard Invitational 2026
All-inclusive package • February 11-16, 2026
Limited spots available • Invitation required through Atlantic Ivy trials
Ready to Make History?
Join the next cohort of GCC students competing at the world's most prestigious debate tournament. Contact us to learn about qualification trials.