Program Overview: The Debate Program offers comprehensive debate training for students. This program is to enhance critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation skills. It provides students with the tools they need to succeed in debate competitions and develop essential life skills. Classes are available for different grade levels to ensure age-appropriate instruction and peer interaction.

Program Objectives:

• To develop students' public speaking and presentation skills.
• To enhance critical thinking and logical reasoning abilities.
• To teach effective argumentation and rebuttal techniques.
• To build confidence in speaking before an audience.
• To foster teamwork and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Fall Session Dates: 9/16/2024 - 11/24/2024

Debate Beginner Level (G4-6)
Class Time: Friday 7:00-8:30pm ET

Debate Intermediate Level (G4-6)
Class Time: Monday 7:00-8:30pm ET

Debate Advanced Level (G4-6)
Class Time: Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm ET

Debate Beginner Level (G7+)
Class Time:  Saturday  7:00-8:30pm ET

Debate Intermediate Level (G7+)
Class Time:  Thursday 7:00-8:30pm ET

Debate Advanced Level (G7+) 
Class Time:  Tuesday  7:00-8:30pm ET

Mr. Cowley holds a Master of Arts in Political and Legal Thought and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. He has been teaching competitive debate and public speaking for five years, along with courses in global issues and the history of Western philosophy. He has helped students achieve top levels in international debate and gain admission to leading universities worldwide. During his competitive debating career, Mr. Cowley achieved international success at the World Universities Debating Championship, the North American Universities Debating Championship, and the North American Debating Championship, as well as at tournaments held at Yale, Colgate, Princeton, and other prestigious universities.

Mr. Stewart :Head Debate Coach and Public Speaking Instructor for the past 15 years. Master of Arts in Teching and Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication-Argumentation and Persusion. Team won MSPDP Eastern Regional Championship Tournament(2017). Capitol Debate Senior Instructor in 2018. Awarded"Coaches Award”by the League(2017).Experienced in multiple debate forums:Public Forum Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, British Parliamentary, Limited Preparation Events( Impromptu Speaking and Extemporaneous Speaking)

Policy: You get a 100% credit back to your Kooyaya’s account a week before the 1st class starts. After the class starts, a week notice is required and refund is prorated base. All refund is credited back to your Kooyaya’s account for future purchase, no expiration. For cash refund, 5% surcharge fee will be applied.

If the enrollments are less than three, Kooyaya reserves the rights to change or cancel the class. There is no refund for the missed classes. Make-up classes or online recorded videos can be provided, Kooyaya reserves the rights of final explanation. When you place an order in whole year package which includes fall, winter and spring sessions, you will get a 5% discount.