Compare DSDC Classes
See the main differences between our debate and public speaking programs at a glance.
Novice
Grades 4–6
Category: Debate
Schedule: 1x per week · 2 hr · Saturdays
Price: $720/term
An excellent starting point for younger scholars eager to develop public speaking and debate skills. Our coaches help students build confidence through the fundamentals of speech execution and foundational debate formats — even shy and introverted children thrive in this nurturing environment.
Junior
Grades 7–9
Category: Debate
Schedule: 1x per week · 2 hr · Weekends
Price: $720/term
Build competitive debate skills while accelerating academic growth. Coaches integrate challenging topics like International Relations, Law, Philosophy, and Economics into debate classes, with unique opportunities to compete in tournaments, volunteer, and expand knowledge.
Senior
Grades 10–12
Category: Debate
Schedule: 1–2x per week · 2 hr
Price: $1,200/term
Rigorous practice in British Parliamentary, CNDF, and World Schools formats, with advanced lectures on complex topics. This class pushes students to question what they already know and cultivates the competitive edge needed to excel at tournaments.
Advanced Competitive
Grades 10–12
Category: Debate
Schedule: 2x per week · 2 hr
Price: $1,200/term
An elite program led by world-renowned university debaters for students deeply committed to competitive debate. Through intensive drills, mock debates, and personalized coaching, students develop the advanced techniques needed to win at national and international tournaments.
World Scholar's Cup
Grades 4–12
Category: Other Programs
Schedule: 1x per week · 2 hr · Seasonal
Price: $960/term
Full preparation for WSC from regionals to the Tournament of Champions at Yale University. Students may travel to Beijing, Amsterdam, Sydney, and beyond. We're proud to have achieved a 100% qualification rate spanning regional, global, and ToC levels over the past five years.
Public Speaking
Grades 4–9
Category: Other Programs
Schedule: 1x per week · 2 hr
Price: $720/term
Comprehensive training in impromptu, persuasive, interpretive, and parliamentary debate formats. Designed to prepare students for BC speech provincials with the confidence, technique, and adaptability needed to excel on stage.
| Course | Grade Range | Category | Schedule | Price | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Novice | Grades 4–6 | Debate | 1x per week · 2 hr · Saturdays | $720/term | An excellent starting point for younger scholars eager to develop public speaking and debate skills. Our coaches help students build confidence through the fundamentals of speech execution and foundational debate formats — even shy and introverted children thrive in this nurturing environment. | Book Consultation |
JuniorMost Popular | Grades 7–9 | Debate | 1x per week · 2 hr · Weekends | $720/term | Build competitive debate skills while accelerating academic growth. Coaches integrate challenging topics like International Relations, Law, Philosophy, and Economics into debate classes, with unique opportunities to compete in tournaments, volunteer, and expand knowledge. | Book Consultation |
Senior | Grades 10–12 | Debate | 1–2x per week · 2 hr | $1,200/term | Rigorous practice in British Parliamentary, CNDF, and World Schools formats, with advanced lectures on complex topics. This class pushes students to question what they already know and cultivates the competitive edge needed to excel at tournaments. | Book Consultation |
Advanced Competitive | Grades 10–12 | Debate | 2x per week · 2 hr | $1,200/term | An elite program led by world-renowned university debaters for students deeply committed to competitive debate. Through intensive drills, mock debates, and personalized coaching, students develop the advanced techniques needed to win at national and international tournaments. | Book Consultation |
World Scholar's Cup | Grades 4–12 | Other Programs | 1x per week · 2 hr · Seasonal | $960/term | Full preparation for WSC from regionals to the Tournament of Champions at Yale University. Students may travel to Beijing, Amsterdam, Sydney, and beyond. We're proud to have achieved a 100% qualification rate spanning regional, global, and ToC levels over the past five years. | Book Consultation |
Public Speaking | Grades 4–9 | Other Programs | 1x per week · 2 hr | $720/term | Comprehensive training in impromptu, persuasive, interpretive, and parliamentary debate formats. Designed to prepare students for BC speech provincials with the confidence, technique, and adaptability needed to excel on stage. | Book Consultation |