engage your Grade 2-12 gifted child online with debate
critical thinking creativity collaboration
U.S. COACHING FOR GIFTED CHILDREN:
Learn directly from our Founder – two time U.S. State Debate Champion and Stanford University alumnus, Rajiv Kacholia. Read about our Founder's background and why he has brought this exciting social impact initiative for high achieving students in India, by clicking here.
Join gifted students already participating in Speech and Debate India's high energy, live online classes, practices, and small group competitive team debates! We leverage technology to deliver an exciting, personal experience. We limit debates to small groups and every child has a speaking role within debates to express their evidenced-based views. We have limited seats and this is a competitive activity - please review the FAQs below and sign-up to engage your child socially and intellectually.
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Select up to 5 intensive two week Summer Course program tracks. Each track is Rs. 14,900+GST and includes 20 hours of live sessions over two weeks. Sign-up per your child's convenience and interests.
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Grades 4-12, Summer Course Program Tracks & Debate Topics:
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Healthcare & Disease [SOLD OUT]
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​April 6th - April 17th​
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Global Leadership [SOLD OUT]
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​April 20th - May 1st​
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Reimagining Our World [NEW]
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​May 11th - May 22nd​
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Environment & Climate Change [LIMITED SEATS]
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​June 15th - June 26th
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Business & Entrepreneurship
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​June 29th - July 10th
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Technology & Artificial Intelligence
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Custom - Select 10 Sessions
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​​Example: Mondays or Tues/Wed or 1 week across multiple tracks. Inquire here.
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Grades 4-12, Divisions and Times:​
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Elementary School (ES) - grades 4-5, Monday - Friday, daily, 4-6pm
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Middle School (MS) - grades 6-8, Monday - Friday, daily, 6-8pm
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High School (HS) - grades 9-12, Monday - Friday, daily, 6-8pm
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Grades 2-4, Young Explorers Course [LIMITED SEATS]
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​Maggi versus Macaroni, Peanut Butter versus Jelly, and other debates in Food, Space Exploration, Sports, and Technology
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​May 6th - June 2nd
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Watch a 3 minute video clip further below on this page
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Daily Monday - Friday, 20 sessions of 1 hour each, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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Limited seats, Signup to reserve space for this special program. Seats will be allocated on a first come basis upon payment receipt - priced at Rs. 14,900 + GST
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Grades 2-4, Divisions and Times:​
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Young Explorers (YE) - grades 2-4, Monday - Friday, daily 2:45-3:45pm (see details further below, under "Customized Courses")
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Our Unique Approach - This is not an elocution class, and we don't write or memorize essays. Debate is fun, competitive, and we help advanced kids expand how they think critically about topics beyond their grade level. Students gradually gain confidence to speak out, starting with smaller groups where they collaborate with teammates. Students research evidence and data under time pressure, and we look for structured position outlines to be prepared faster, enhancing writing speed, information processing, and decision making. Review our Benefits section for academic research on why there is no academic activity that can train young minds in the four C's as well as long-term participation in Debate. See FAQs at the bottom of this page for more details.
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Demo Courses - Apply Here to be waitlisted for 5, one hour demo sessions in May at Rs. 5,000 + GST.
Sample Video: Watch a video clip of some of our older students from a recent debate on postponing the Olympics due to Coronavirus:​
Sample Video: Watch a video clip of some of our Young Explorer students debating fun topics like Amusement Parks, Homework, and Superheroes! See how they react when Mr. Kacholia teases them about not picking a winner...
PARENT REFERENCES:
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"We are really thankful to you and your team members for engaging children in this tough time. My child is really enjoying your session." - Parent, Ahemdabad.
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"The session was quite interactive. My child liked it." - Parent, Gurgaon.
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"Just pass on my message to Mr. Kacholia... It was really wonderful interaction. I was hearing the way he was analysing every aspect related to the child. Very impressive. It will also help the kids to analyse themselves." - Parent, Gurgaon.
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"Thanks for organising this. Kudos to you and team." - Parent, Mumbai.
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"Thank you so much! They're so excited about this class, and we couldn't have asked for a better teacher." - Parent, Mumbai.
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"This is so interesting. What an awesome idea to make a solid contribution. Such a great thing for a child!" - Parent, Mumbai
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CUSTOMIZED COURSES:
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Young Explorers (Grades 2-4) Special Course - MAY 6th - JUNE 2nd​
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Maggi versus Macaroni and more fun debates!
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​May 6th - June 2nd, daily, Monday - Friday, 2:45pm to 3:45pm
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20, one hour daily sessions course for Rs. 14,900 + GST
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A special 4 week live Zoom online course for one hour per weekday starting Wednesday, May 6th to Tuesday June 2nd that introduces newly enrolling younger students to debate using our unique approach.
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Debate topics are fun and relatable to help students become comfortable with our format. Students in this special introductory program will discuss and debate these topics: Food, Space Exploration, Sports, and Technology.
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This course is designed to help younger kids comfortable and started through shorter one-hour sessions with instruction, time to collaborate with teams, and engage in debate games in a smaller group setting live online.
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Select the "Young Explorers May 6 - June 2" option on the sign-up form - Register here.
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SAT Test Prep, 1 on 1 custom 10 session course to raise your SAT English and Math scores. This private course is taught by a perfect scorer in SAT Math and near-perfect scorer in SAT English. Includes evaluation of a full diagnostic test plus customized plan for 10 hours of private, 1 on 1 Zoom instruction and practice test homework assignments for Rs. 30,000 + GST. Score at your peak potential. Inquire here.
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SAT Approach? We help students understand how the College Board structures and formulates problems. Every question on the SAT has one and only one correct answer. There are no "trick questions". We work personally with each student and customize learning to help shift how they approach the test and think like the SAT examination preparers. We also work to bridge gaps in areas that we identify after students take a diagnostic full SAT test. Before the first one hour of sessions begin, we build a custom plan for your success! We will never use your session time to administer SAT Tests. Instead, our approach is to use each hour of personal session time productively reviewing questions, answers, skill gaps and strategies and assigning homework to target growth in each subsequent class. Classes may be scheduled once or twice a week.
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Speech and Debate Personal Consultations - 1 on 1 customized sessions over Zoom. Inquire on WhatsApp.
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"The teacher is the most important."
- Bill Gates
Research-intensive debate
Globally proven. Unrivaled in South Asia.
The wrong teacher sets your child back.
Local offline fails—inexperienced teachers.
EdTech online fails—scripted classes.
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SDI's U.S. curriculum is taught by Mr. Kacholia.
Real expertise. Real-time feedback. Real results.
A mentorship experience unlike any other!
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#1 in South Asia for global debate awards.
Top students from India, UAE, Singapore, UK, USA...
No other program—offline or online—comes close.
Founder. Mentor. Coach.
​​​"For parents, U.S. Speech and Debate empowers children with tools for becoming confident, life-long learners, with essential skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, that they can leverage for success as future leaders."
WHY SPEECH & DEBATE?
Success in School!
Improves reading, writing, speaking, listening and note-taking skills essential in all subjects. There is no academic activity that stimulates your child's development across so many core academic and life skills. Research on speech and debate validates this boost. and is available on our website.
We are Speech Debate India!
DEVELOPING CHAMPIONS!
Unrivaled in global awards.
Best for: Aiming for top colleges; competing nationally/globally
Our intensive Debate Tournament Prep course. Achieve National level competitiveness in 2 years and Globally in 3 to 5 years!
Faculty: Mr. Rajiv Kacholia
Grades: 6-12
Engage: Geopolitical challenges
Join: Monthly, by interview
Duration: 1.5 hours per session
Time: Sat 6:30pm or 8pm IST
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Fees:
GC ₹34,900 (4 months, 14 sessions)
GC+ ₹49,900 (12 months unlimited upto 50+ sessions)
Curriculum: learn more - GC
Best for: Transformational starting point in confident communication​
Learn core speech & debate skills to thrive in academics & life. Age-appropriate, positive, energizing atmosphere that inspires confidence!
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Faculty: Mr. Rajiv Kacholia
Grades: 3-5 / 6-10
Build: Global curiosity
Join: Monthly, rolling admissions
Duration: 1 hour per session
Time: Sat 2pm IST Gr 3-5 Few Spots
Sat 3, 4, 5pm; Sun 11am SOLD OUT
New time added for Asia/Mideast:
Sun 12noon IST
Fees:
FC ₹24,900 (4 months, 14 sessions)
FC+ ₹34,900 (12 months unlimited upto 50+ sessions)
Curriculum: learn more - FC
Best for: A fast-paced, fun engagement in debate
Learn to debate with limited time to prepare. This exciting format features short debates over 10 sessions every two months!
Faculty: SDI Champions Team
Grades: 3-5 / 6-10
Explore: Trending current issues
Join: Bi-Monthly
Duration: 1 hour per session
Time: M&F 6pm / W&Sa 5pm
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Fees:
EC 1 course ₹8,900 (10 sessions)
EC 2 courses ₹16,900 (20 sessions)
EC 3 courses ₹23,900 (30 sessions)
​Curriculum: learn more - EC
Enroll early to confirm your spot.
Get started today, no-obligations.
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Home of international Champions!
Speech Debate India student Shivani Shrotri WINS THE USA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Speech Debate India student Shivansh Gupta WINS 1ST PLACE SPEAKER AWARD at Georgetown University!!!
Speech Debate India students Aadith Kacholia & Prahlad Madhu WIN 2ND PLACE VARSITY TEAM AWARD at Harvard University!!!
Speech Debate India student Hansuja Das WINS 1ST PLACE JV SPEAKER AWARD at Harvard University!!!
Speech Debate India students Hansuja Das & Mrinal Sindhwani WIN 1ST PLACE JV TEAM AWARD at University of Michigan!!!
Speech Debate India students Aadith Kacholia & Arnav Agrawal WIN 1ST PLACE JV TEAM AWARD at the Marist Ivy Tournament!!!
Speech Debate India students Aadith Kacholia & Arnav Agrawal WIN 2ND & 3RD PLACE JV SPEAKER AWARDS at Marist Ivy!!!
Speech Debate India students Aadith Kacholia & Arnav Agrawal WIN 1ST PLACE JV TEAM AWARD at Northwestern University!!!
Speech Debate India students Aadith Kacholia & Arnav Agrawal WIN 1ST PLACE HS OPEN TEAM AWARD at Harvard University!!!
Speech Debate India students Aadith Kacholia & Arnav Agrawal RATED #1 JV TEAM IN GLOBAL RANKINGS!!!
Speech Debate India students Aadith Kacholia & Arnav Agrawal WIN SEMI-FINALIST JV AWARD at Stanford University!!!
Speech Debate India students Aadith Kacholia & Arnav Agrawal WIN 2ND PLACE HS GLOBAL AI CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Speech Debate India students Aarvi Jajodia & Shanaya Ranka WIN 1ST PLACE MS GLOBAL AI CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Speech Debate India students Araina Gupta & Kanushi Ghuwalewala WIN 1ST PLACE TEAM AWARD at Harvard University!!!
Speech Debate India student Janya Kaur Chugh WINS 2ND PLACE SPEAKER AWARD at Harvard University!!!
Congratulations to SDI GC teams breaking into Elimination rounds at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Georgetown, Michigan, TOC & more!!!
Congratulations to 100+ SDI GC Students for winning team and speaker awards at International events!!!
Train with Mr. Rajiv Kacholia, U.S. State Debate Champion with an unmatched coaching record in South Asia!!!!
GLOBAL CHRONICLES (GC)
Debaters enroll 7X at top U.S. colleges!
Non-debaters (grey) Debaters (blue)
Based on 1,963 NSDA surveys, 2019
GLOBAL CHRONICLES (GC) - Our intensive Debate Training program for aspiring global competitors!
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Overview
Global Chronicles is our elite program designed for students aiming to excel in Public Policy Debate and compete at prestigious national and international tournaments. With rigorous training led by Mr. Rajiv Kacholia, South Asia’s most successful debate coach, this course develops globally competitive debaters while enhancing critical thinking, communication, and research skills.
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This highly selective program welcomes students from around the world who are eager to master the art of debate, collaborate with top peers, and build a track record of achievements for admissions to leading colleges. Whether you’re a seasoned debater or just starting, Global Chronicles provides a structured yet transformative pathway to success. 100+ GC students have achieved recognition at major International Debate Tournaments.
Why Choose Global Chronicles (GC)?
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Elite Training by Mr. Kacholia: Students learn advanced debate formats, topic analysis, and strategic techniques directly from South Asia’s top-performing speech & debate coach.
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Public Policy Debate Expertise: The course focuses on formats like World Schools Debate and British Parliamentary Debate, critical for excelling in international forums.
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Global Perspective: Students collaborate with peers from top schools across India and worldwide, preparing for topics of global relevance.
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Track Record of Success: Speech & Debate India has consistently produced South Asia’s top-performing debaters who earn prestigious awards and admissions to leading universities.
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Long-Term Growth: Participants develop skills in logical reasoning, argumentation, and public speaking that prepare them for leadership roles and academic excellence.
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What to Expect?
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Eligibility: Grades 6-12.
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Faculty: Mr. Rajiv Kacholia
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Geographies: Our students live in India, East Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the U.S.
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Class Schedule:
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MS/HS Sections: Saturdays, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM or 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST.
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Students are grouped by grade level and experience for personalized training.
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Start Dates: Rolling admissions each month by interview. Choose a 4-month or 12-month course length.
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Fees:
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GC ₹34,900 + GST (4 months, 14 sessions)
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GC+ ₹49,900 + GST (12 months unlimited upto 50+ sessions)
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Format:
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Advanced debate strategies, case building, and topic analysis on global public policy issues.
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Intensive sessions to break down complex global topics and strategize offense and defense.
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Incredible access to top-tier global and practice tournaments, some subsidized, others incurring fees.
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Live interactive discussions, Q&A, and feedback to refine arguments and delivery skills.​
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Benefits Beyond Debate:
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Confidence: Gain confidence to communicate effectively in academic and professional settings.
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Academic Success: Improve research, analytical, and writcing skills critical for success in school and college.
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College Admissions: Build a competitive edge for admissions to highly selective universities.
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Elite Team: Elevate your abilities with a community of ambitious, like-minded students with a passion for critical thinking and leadership. Track record of admissions to top universities in the US, UK, and India.
Best for:
Ambitious students ready to work hard, think critically, and collaborate with the brightest minds in India and globally. Ideal for those aiming to represent India at international competitions and seeking a long-term growth trajectory in debate, academics, and leadership. Top students in the program are selected for internships with Mr. Kacholia.
Apply Today:
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New Students: Apply now for an interview to join this elite program.
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Existing Students: Direct enrollment available.​
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Foundations of confidence: 36 speech & Debate skills (FC)
click below for 36 foundations!
Speech Skills
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Body language for public speaking and listening
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Crafting speeches that engage
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Extemporaneous speech training
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Vocal exercises and speech delivery
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Dissecting the greatest modern speeches
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Storytelling for impact and connection
FOUNDATIONS OF CONFIDENCE (FC): 36 Speech & Debate Skills to launch your child's journey!
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Overview
Foundations of Confidence is the ultimate starting point for students to build confidence, communication, and academic excellence through a unique, holistic personality development curriculum by Mr. Rajiv Kacholia. This transformational course integrates 36 essential Speech, Debate, and Complementary skills over three years, covering the most popular public speaking and debate formats practiced in schools, tournaments, and community programs. Choose from 4 and 12 month plans.
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Why Choose Foundations of Confidence (FC)?
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Fundamental Training by Mr. Kacholia: Students are introduced to major speech and debate concepts, gradually developing confidence and a strong foundation for academic excellence with proven pedagogy from South Asia's top-performing speech & debate coach in a positive, energizing environment.
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Comprehensive Speech & Debate Formats: Students learn widely practiced formats including MUN, Public Policy Debate, World Schools Debate, British Parliamentary Debate, Mock Trial, Impromptu Speeches, Public Speaking, Original Oratory and more, empowering participation in their schools and regional communities.
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Confidence Cultivation: Confident personality development for even the most introverted students through fun, interactive, and collaborative activities and drills.
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Holistic Development: Combines speech and debate training with complementary age-appropriate skills in English writing, reading, mathematical logic, economics, leadership and productivity, to achieve speech and debate success.
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Track Record of Success: Speech & Debate India's unique pedagogy has helped students gradually overcome their fears and transform into resilient future leaders earning prestigious awards and admissions to leading universities.
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Long-Term Progression: Develops a strong foundation for students to transition into advanced programs like Global Chronicles and thrive in leadership roles at school and beyond​​
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What to Expect?
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Eligibility: Grades 3-10.​​
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Faculty: Mr. Rajiv Kacholia
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Geographies: Students in FC live in India, East Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe
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Class Schedule:
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Grades 3-5 (ES Section): Saturdays 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM IST.​
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Grades 6-10 (MS/HS section): Saturdays 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST; 5:00 - 6:00 PM IST.
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Most FC Saturday times sold out. 2-3pm available Saturday for Gr 3-5 students.
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New times added for Grades 6-10, Sundays 11am IST (for Asia/Mideast) and 11pm IST (for US/Canada/Europe)
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Students are grouped by grade level and experience for personalized training.
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Start Dates: Rolling admissions each month. Choose a 4-month or 12-month course length.
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FC ₹24,900 + GST (4 months, 14 sessions)
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FC+ ₹34,900 + GST (12 months unlimited upto 50+ sessions)
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​Covers major public speaking and debate formats with complementary age-appropriate skills like reading comprehension, writing, research, leadership, and school skills for holistic personality development.
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Lessons are interactive and include games, activities, and projects to learn by engaging.
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Live discussions, Q&A, and feedback to develop speech delivery and debating skills.​
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Benefits Beyond Speech & Debate:
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Confidence: Cultivate the skills to communicate with confidence in any setting, from class to the community.
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Academic Success: Gain practical tools to improve writing speed, comprehension, creativity, curiosity, and analytical thinking. Prepares students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond.
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C Skills: Cultivate leadership and teamwork skills in a collaborative, non-competitive environment.
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Bridge to GC: Lay a strong foundation for advanced speech and debate training with programs like Global Chronicles and for admissions to top universities.
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Best for:
Students aiming to improve communication, gain confidence, and develop foundational skills for success in academics, speech, and debate. This course is perfect for those looking to explore diverse formats, build their leadership potential, and set themselves apart in school and community activities.
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Start your transformative journey with Foundations of Confidence (FC)!
extemp debates (EC)
Fast-paced, limited prep debates!
EXTEMP DEBATES COURSE (EC): Fast-paced, limited prep Debate Skills!
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Overview
Extemp Debates is a dynamic and engaging course designed to introduce students to the exciting world of extemporaneous debating. Taught by experienced, award-winning debaters from the Speech Debate India (SDI) team, this course emphasizes quick thinking, structured argumentation, and collaborative learning. Students explore thought-provoking topics, hone their ability to think on their feet, and build foundational skills in debate, all in a fun and interactive environment.
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Why Choose Extemp Debates (EC)?
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Champion Coaches: Students learn from SDI's national and international champion debaters, who bring their passion and expertise to each session.
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Interactive Learning: Classes are packed with fun interactive debate games, collaborative discussions, and engaging drills to build extemporaneous debating skills.
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Limited Prep Format: Focuses on fast-paced debates with minimal preparation time, encouraging quick thinking and adaptability.
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Relevant Topics: Explore resolutions and topics designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking.
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Collaborative Environment: Extemp Debates fosters a supportive environment for growth and learning.​
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What to Expect?
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Eligibility: Grades 3-10.​​
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Geographies: Students in EC live in India, East Asia and the Middle East
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Class Schedule:
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Grades 3-5 (ES Section): Mondays & Fridays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM IST.
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Grades 6-10 (MS/HS section): Wednesdays & Saturdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM IST.
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10 sessions (twice a week) and is completed in 5-6 weeks.
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Students are grouped by grade level and experience for personalized training.
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Start Dates: New courses begin every 2 months throughout the year.
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MS/HS Sections: Co-taught by Aadith Kacholia and Arnav Agrawal, both National Champions, International Champions, and Globally Ranked Team.
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ES Sections: Taught by SDI’s experienced champions under the mentorship of Mr. Rajiv Kacholia.
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​Covers extemporaneous debating with complementary skills like research, quick preparation strategies, and time management.
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Lessons are interactive and include debate games and drills to learn by engaging.
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Live discussions, Q&A, and feedback to develop debating skills.
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Benefits Beyond Debate:
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Critical Thinking: Develop the ability to analyze issues quickly and structure persuasive arguments.
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Teamwork & Collaboration: Work with partners to brainstorm, strategize, and build cases together.
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Improving Quick Responses: Gain confidence to develop ideas and speak persuasively under time pressure.
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Foundation for Advanced Debate: Build skills that serve as a stepping stone to competitive programs like Global Chronicles.
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Best for:
Students looking to explore debating and teamwork in a fun, engaging setting while sharpening their quick-thinking skills.
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Develop the skill of thinking faster with Extemporaneous Debating - join today!​​​
GLOBAL & National AI Speech & debate championship!
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This free event has closed. You can register for the next free event later this year (dates to be announced).
COMPETE AT A LOCAL, REGIONAL & NATIONAL LEVEL TO ADVANCE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS!
Speech Debate India is a proud partner of the AI Public Speaking & Debate Championship 2025, where thousands of students from ages 8 to 22 competing in age level divisions will be evaluated. Students will be recognized with awards at a Local, Regional & National level in India and neighboring countries, for a chance to advance to compete live online in the Championship Tournament Rounds in Spring 2025!
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Why should you participate?
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Free entry
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Compete in Speech, Debate, or both competitions
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Debate AI's future with a thought-provoking topic
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Work individually or as a team/group
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Gain familiarity with important AI applications
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Students recognized at a Local, Regional & National level in Spring 2025
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All valid entries will receive Certificates
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Opportunity to advance with Speech Debate India to compete in the Championship Tournament Rounds, April 2025
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Students advancing to the Finals will be evaluated by judges from Stanford University, AI experts!
Free Resources for Teachers and Student Ambassadors for Debate:
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Empowering teachers and debate club leaders to support their students and peers
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Understanding the competition rubric and evaluation criteria
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Strategies for age-appropriate mentoring for students.
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Access to exclusive resources and recordings for ongoing learning.
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Individual entries - Register here for free training resources!
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Format: Self-study, working with a friend or classmate for the essay competition and individually for the video contest. Assistance / guidance from teachers / parents / student ambassadors is allowed but the final work product should be solely that of the students.
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Ages 8-22: Tournament features 6 different age-based divisions.
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Debate Essay Entries: Maximum word count varies by age (see details below). Work individually or with a partner/group to develop a well-researched essay on the designated AI-related debate topic (below) for your age.
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​​Public Speaking Video Entries: Duration of upto 4 minutes, shot as a single-take, unedited video recording. Submit a well-researched speech on the designated AI-related debate topic below for your age. It does not need to be memorized.
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Can I enter both: Yes, you can participate in both the essay and video competitions!​
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Geographies: Students based in India, UAE, Singapore, Indonesia, East Africa can join for a chance to be awarded at a regional and national level!​
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Use of AI: Yes, students are permitted to use as much or as little AI as they wish to help prepare their essays and video content. It's important that students learn to understand both the benefits and limitations of AI, and are welcome to experiment.
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Deadline: Submit by Sunday, March 30th, 2025 for early submission or April 20th, 2025 regular deadline.
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How to submit: Complete the form and upload their Essay to Google Drive. Students submitting a Video should upload it to Google Drive (note that videos should be compressed to under 100MB). Submit the Google Drive links. Individual entries - Register FREE!
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Debate Topics:
Below are the topics for each age group. For the essay and/or video, pick a side for or against the debate resolution and explain the selected position in an essay/video. All videos can be upto 4 minutes. Essay maximum word count varies by age group as listed below. ​
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Ages 8-9: Children should be allowed to have robot pets (upto 500 word essay)
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Ages 10-11: Students should be able to use generative AI in school (upto 600 word essay)
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Ages 12-13: Students should be able to use generative AI in school (upto 750 word essay)
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Ages 14-15: AI developments will reduce global poverty (upto 1,000 word essay)
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Ages 16-18: (a) AI will enhance human flourishing [or students can pick] (b) Frontier AI models should be open source (upto 1,000 word essay)
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Ages 19-22: (a) AI will enhance human flourishing [or students can pick] (b) Frontier AI models should be open source (upto 1,250 word essay)
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student testimonials
Live US Coaching
U.S. COACHING FOR GIFTED CHILDREN:
Taught by our Founder – two time U.S. State Debate Champion and Stanford University alumnus, Rajiv Kacholia.
"Their points need to be evidence-based and backed by research... I wanted to help give them a voice and the confidence to speak up, though respectfully, and express their opinion." – Mr. Kacholia in Indian Express.
Unique approach
FUTURE READY – CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING, & COLLABORATION
Uniquely thrilling and rigorous U.S. curriculum is taught by U.S. faculty based in Mumbai. This is not a traditional elocution class. Mr. Kacholia has developed a uniquely modern pedagogy to advance speech, debate and essential 21st century life skills by augmenting evidence-based debate formats.
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Introverts and extroverts can both succeed. No prior experience is required in any of our courses. Mr. Kacholia's unique pedagogy builds confidence, intellectual curiosity, multi-disciplinary global knowledge, and soft skills through challenge, rigor, and fun games. His students have gained admissions at the top Universities in the US, UK, and India.​​
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"Research demonstrates that debaters advance in reading, writing, and life skills. We use exciting games and challenge our students to extend beyond their personal opinions and explore alternative perspectives through rigorous analysis and discussion. Children dive into topics, become self-motivated to read and process information faster, while aspiring to formulate creative ideas supported by evidence-based reasoning." – Mr. Kacholia in Education World.
founder & gc, fc coach - mr kacholia
Mr. Rajiv Kacholia is a two time State Champion Debater in the United States, winning numerous 1st and 2nd place speaker and team awards, an alumnus of Stanford University with Honors and Goldman Sachs, former Board President of the American School of Bombay (ASB), has held leadership roles on Wall Street and business completing US$22 billion in transactions across 5 continents, worked for two United States Senators, served as an Advisor to the New York City Economic Development Council, and currently leads the Asian operations of a Rs. 1000 Crores global business.​
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Mr. Kacholia led the Public Policy Forum at Stanford and was the first undergraduate student ever to receive special permission to take classes at Stanford Law School and the second year finance curriculum at Stanford Business School. He is currently Chair of Stanford University's undergraduate admissions interview chapter for South, Central, & Western India.
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Mr. Kacholia spends his free time on the weekend on his passion for speech and debate, training young minds in India and 15+ other countries to develop into national and global leaders. His students have by far the most wins and recognition from South Asia in the most rigorous research and evidence based prestigious USA tournaments.
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Mr. Kacholia is the India National Coach for the Global TDI Tournament, the India Nationals Speech and Debate Tournament, and the Global AI Speech and Debate Tournament. He has coached the only teams from India to ever win the US National Championship, Harvard Championship, Michigan Championship, Northwestern Championship and first teams and speaker award winners at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and many more. Many of his students have been selected on top local, regional, and national Speech, Debate, MUN, ISDS, WSDC, BP, IIT, TDI teams and have won awards across the US, Europe, and Asia.
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Mr. Kacholia personally teaches all GC and FC classes and has taught more than 2,000 students. His daughter is a Senior at Stanford University and his son was recently ranked #1 Debate Team globally at the High School JV level and co-teaches our EC classes for MS/HS students.​​​​​​​
