Programs & Registration - Early Scholars Speech and Debate

Junior Scholars

Grades 3-5 | Foundational Course

$175

per month

Fridays 4:00-5:30pm OR Saturdays 10:40am-12:10pm EST
10:1 student to coach ratio
90-minute virtual courses
Public forum structure
Extemporaneous delivery
Tournament invite every 4 months

Fundamentals focused on confidence building and clear communication. Students practice debate throughout the year in preparation for public forum competitions in teams of two.

Debate Principles

Grades 5-8 | 9-10 | Core Curriculum

$185

per month

Saturdays 9:00am, 10:40am, or 12:20pm EST
10:1 student to coach ratio
90-minute virtual courses
Public Forum Debate
11-step rotational curriculum
Tournament invite every 3 months

Students are taken through the core curriculum in small groups. Focus on speech structure, flowing, case construction, research, evidence analysis, and cross-fire strategies.

Debate Intensives

Grades 5-8 | Online

$195

per month

Mon, Tue, Wed, or Thu 7:00-8:30pm EST
8:1 student to coach ratio
90-minute virtual courses
Tournament drills & sparring matches
Bi-monthly tournament invites

Students practice public-forum style debate, preparing to compete in teams of two. Coaches help with articulation drills, impact weighing, crossfires, and speech structure.

Extemporaneous Speech

Grades 6-8 | 9-10 | Online Class

$185

per month

Wednesdays or Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm EST
8:1 student to coach ratio
90-minute virtual courses
Extemporaneous delivery focus
Tournament invite every 4 months

Provides the groundwork for impromptu speech delivery. Students develop the ability to think on their feet and deliver polished, structured speeches.

Private Coaching

Grades 9-12 | Weekly 90-minute sessions

Personalized one-on-one coaching tailored to your student's goals and competition schedule.