Advanced WSDC Summer Training
Elite training for competitive debaters targeting major tournaments.
Dates
July 6 – August 21, 2026
Format
Online
About the Program
Who this is for
Seven weeks of intensive World Schools Debate training, modeled after the prep routines of top-tier university squads. Each week features a different world-class instructor — current and former champions, finalists, and chief adjudicators drawn from elite circuits. Students leave camp ready to break at major tournaments.
Prerequisites
Strong debate foundation. Assessment recommended.
Limited Cohort
Maximum 6 students per session.
- •Different world-class instructor each week.
- •Two-hour judged practice round on weekends.
- •Full summer commitment expected.
Format & Schedule
Pick the option that fits your week
Only one format available for this program.
Schedule
Twice a week on Tuesday & Thursday
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Which days
Total / week
6 hrs
2 sessions
Format
Online
Ages
13–18
Duration
7 weeks
July 6 – August 21
Plus a two-hour judged practice round on the weekend.
Curriculum
Seven weeks, week by week
Each week is a self-contained module. Full-summer students continuously meet fresh material; week-by-week students can join at any point.
How to read a motion and set the terms of the debate. Students learn to choose the strategic ground — what frames advantage their side, what counter-frames to neutralize, and how the choice of definitions and burdens shapes everything that follows.
Sample Readings
Thinking in Bets — Annie Duke
Book (excerpt)
Decision-making under uncertainty — useful for choosing frames strategically.
WUDC 2024 Grand Final
YouTube
Watch the round and identify each side's framing choices.
How to Make Our Ideas Clear — C.S. Peirce
Essay
Classic essay on the conditions that make a claim meaningful.
Sample Week
Sample week — Framing & Argument Strategy
Session start times shown for Dubai Time (GMT +4) — change above
Tuesday
Online
Content Workshop
1 hrAnalyze different motions and the framing choices that shape each side.
Drilling
30 minShortened debate speeches and redos against opponents.
Homework
30 minWatch a round on the week's topic; submit video drills.
Thursday
Online
Real-World Workshop
1 hrFind real-life examples and mechanisms for the week's skill.
Rebuttal Drills
30 minRapid back-and-forth on prepared motions.
Homework
30 minCasewriting with revision against instructor feedback.
Weekend
Judged Practice Round
2 hrsFull round with an experienced adjudicator; written and live feedback.
Enroll
Configure your enrollment
Pick a schedule, choose Full Summer or Per Week, then add to your cart. Checkout in one place alongside any other programs you're enrolling in.
Early-bird pricing through June 15, 2026 — save ~20% vs. regular tuition.
Returning Atlantic Ivy student? Use code RETURNING2026 at checkout for an extra $109 off.
Total
$1,089
All 7 weeks · single payment · early bird applied
Selective admission — six seats total. Returning Atlantic Ivy students: use code RETURNING2026 at checkout for $109 off ($980 effective).
Outcomes
What summer changes for our students
87%
Increase in Analytical Thinking Skills
7x
More Likely to Attend a Top-10 University
20%
Increase in Grade Point Average
15%
Increase in Social Confidence
Recent Tournament Results
- •2025 Stanford Invitational — Novice Open Quarterfinalists (Top 8)
- •2025 Oxford Schools Finals — Novice Finals & 5th Best Novice Speaker
- •2025 Harvard Invitational — Middle School Quarterfinalists, Octofinalists & Top International Speaker
- •2025 Harvard Debate Council International — Middle School Semifinalists
- •2025 Cambridge Union International Young Debaters — Open Finalists & 6th Best Open Speaker
Coaches
Taught by debate champions and Oxford Union coaches
Our instructors include former head coaches of the Oxford Union, world champions, and international finalists. For Advanced WSDC, every week features a different elite instructor.
Meet the teamFAQ
Frequently asked
Yes. We share program fees, sibling discounts, and any early-enrollment offers directly with families once we understand the right fit. Get in touch and we will send everything within one business day.
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