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Online Debate & Public Speaking Classes

Award-winning coaches. Personalized feedback every class. 5,000+ students coached worldwide.

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The DSDC Difference

Expert Coaching Team

Award-winning coaches from top universities worldwide, dedicated to nurturing every student's potential through our carefully curated curriculum.

Individualized Attention

Tailored curriculum and personalized feedback every class, with semester report cards for both students and parents to track progress.

Leadership Opportunities

Volunteer at tournaments, advance to teaching roles, and build a resume that stands out for university and job applications.

How It Works

Getting started is simple — here's what to expect.

Step 1

Book a Free Call

Schedule a 15-minute consultation with our team to discuss your child's interests and goals.

Step 2

Get a Personalized Recommendation

We'll recommend the right class based on your child's age, experience level, and aspirations.

Step 3

Start Learning Online

Your child joins live classes via Zoom with personalized feedback from expert coaches every session.

DSDC students at the World Scholar's Cup competition

Our Mission

Founded in Vancouver in 2017, DSDC is an award-winning online debate and public speaking academy with 5,000+ students coached, 20+ expert coaches from top universities, and a 100% World Scholar's Cup qualification rate since 2020. We empower students to develop confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills that last a lifetime.

At a Glance

DSDC (Debate & Speech Development Community) is an online debate and public speaking academy founded in Vancouver, Canada in 2017.

DSDC offers live Zoom classes for students in Grades 4 through 12 and university students, with class sizes of 8 to 12 students.

Coaches include competitors from the Canadian National Debate Team, World University Debating Championships, and universities including UBC and SFU.

DSDC teaches CNDF, British Parliamentary, World Schools, and Cross-Examination debate formats.

Group class pricing ranges from $30 to $50 CAD per hour.

DSDC maintains a 100% World Scholar's Cup qualification rate from regionals to the Tournament of Champions at Yale since 2020.

We serve students across Canada and around the world through live online classes. Looking for Vancouver-specific programs? Explore our Vancouver debate classes page.

Meet Our Team

Our Classes

Explore our online debate classes.

Online public speaking class for students

Public Speaking

Develop confidence and eloquence through impromptu, persuasive, and interpretive speaking.

Students participating in an online debate class

Debate

Comprehensive training in World Schools, British Parliamentary, CNDF, and Cross-Examination formats.

DSDC students at the World Scholar's Cup competition

World Scholar's Cup

Full WSC preparation with a 100% qualification rate since 2020 — from regionals to Yale.

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5000+
Students Coached
7+
Years of Experience
100%
WSC Qualification Rate
20+
Expert Coaches

Where Our Students Compete

DSDC students have won awards at top tournaments and institutions around the world.

Canadian National Debate Championships
US National Debate Championships
World University Debating Championships
Stanford Invitational
Princeton Invitational
World Scholar's Cup - Yale
Oxford Schools Championships
Georgetown Public Forum
UBC Debate Tournaments
SFU Worlds Schools Championships
BC Provincial Championships
Harvard Model United Nations

Hear From Our Students

“DSDC has been my home for debate ever since I started three years ago. Under the guidance of Tim, Archie, and Rebecca, I've seen myself visibly improve in confidence and critical thinking. The lessons on social issues have helped broaden my horizons tremendously.”
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Angela M.
Student, Grade 8

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer classes for students in Grades 4 through 12, with programs tailored to each age group — Novice (Grades 4–6), Junior (Grades 7–9), Senior (Grades 10–12), and Advanced Competitive (Grades 10–12).

Ready to Unlock Your Child's Potential?

Join over 1,000 students who have transformed their confidence and skills through DSDC.

Book a Free Consultation

Or email us: education@dsdc.ca