PF · Level 7 · Ages 11–14 · Online
Advanced Public Forum (Junior)
The competition squad for ages 11-14 already debating Public Forum: weekly class plus a judged round on the live NSDA topic. Live online, September 1 - December 18, 2026.
About this course
The squad for students already competing in Public Forum: weekly class plus a full judged practice round on the live NSDA topic, evidence files and blocks, rebuttal systems, and speaker-role specialisation for the US circuit and our Harvard Invitational squads. Fourteen weekly two-hour classes plus a weekly judged round, live on Zoom, September 1 to December 18, 2026, in groups of six to eight, coached by Zach Fleeser and Mac Hays. Prerequisite: one season of debate; placement by diagnostic. Choose one weekly slot.
Is this the right fit?
- Who it's for
- Students ages 11–14 · Debate Academy track · Level 7 of 10
- Prerequisites
- One season of debate; placement by diagnostic
- Where it happens
- Live on Zoom, taught from Dubai. Students join from anywhere in the world.
Class schedule
This course runs more than one weekly time slot; pick the one that suits your family when you enroll. Times show in your timezone by default, and you can switch it below.
What students achieve
- ✓Cut and organise a full evidence file on the live NSDA topic
- ✓Write and run rebuttal blocks
- ✓Extend and weigh in summary and final focus
- ✓Control crossfire strategically
- ✓Specialise as first or second speaker
- ✓Compete in a judged practice round every week
Weekly curriculum
14 weeks of structured instruction, one topic building on the next.
01Topic analysis on the live NSDA resolution
Week 1 focuses on topic analysis on the live nsda resolution, building on previous weeks' learning.
02Evidence files and card quality
Week 2 focuses on evidence files and card quality, building on previous weeks' learning.
03Case construction and framework fights
Week 3 focuses on case construction and framework fights, building on previous weeks' learning.
04Rebuttal systems and blocks
Week 4 focuses on rebuttal systems and blocks, building on previous weeks' learning.
05Crossfire strategy
Week 5 focuses on crossfire strategy, building on previous weeks' learning.
06Summary: extensions and collapse
Week 6 focuses on summary: extensions and collapse, building on previous weeks' learning.
07Final focus and weighing
Week 7 focuses on final focus and weighing, building on previous weeks' learning.
08Judge adaptation on the US circuit
Week 8 focuses on judge adaptation on the us circuit, building on previous weeks' learning.
09Theory and progressive arguments
Week 9 focuses on theory and progressive arguments, building on previous weeks' learning.
10Speaker-role specialisation
Week 10 focuses on speaker-role specialisation, building on previous weeks' learning.
11Tournament preparation and drills
Week 11 focuses on tournament preparation and drills, building on previous weeks' learning.
12Elimination-round strategy
Week 12 focuses on elimination-round strategy, building on previous weeks' learning.
13Full judged round and redo
Week 13 focuses on full judged round and redo, building on previous weeks' learning.
14Season review and placement
Week 14 focuses on season review and placement, building on previous weeks' learning.
What's included
- ✓Live 2-hour Zoom classes with interactive breakout rooms
- ✓Small groups capped at 8 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.
- 3
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.