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
- ​July 13th - July 24th​
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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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U.S. expert coaching NOW Available in india
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30 weeks @ ₹ 500/week
2019-20 All-India Access package. U.S. Coaching, personalized feedback, and local workshops to practice skills and prepare for NSDA tournaments in India:
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30 Weeks of U.S. Coaching for 2019-20 covers 15 foundational skills such as extemporaneous speaking, evidence-based research to write an affirmative case, cross-ex, weighing impacts with data analysis, and more!
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Entry to 2 Local Training Workshops in larger Indian cities, where we will work with your child to practice skills learned, collaborate on debates with other similar age students, and prepare your child for tournaments
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Entry to an Online Tournament, with local/regional/national awards
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Personal Feedback & guidance on each of the 15 foundational assignments
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Flexible Scheduling for students to organize around other commitments, while completing each Level & receiving personalized feedback throughout
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Access Helpline through chat, email & video calls for personal support
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Level 1 Certification from January 2020 - July 2020
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Earn points for special U.S. NSDA Honors Society Membership recognition
- Gain eligibility to prestigious Regional, National and Global NSDA events
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Top Students invited to Leaders Circle in 2020-21, free invite-only program
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Gain eligibility for Level 2 Certification from September 2020 - March 2021
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Advance to higher levels by Specializing in events and refining skills
2 SPECIAL BONUSES: Get access now for Rs. 14,900 for 2019-20 and receive 2 bonuses while time slots are available for (1) Free 1-on-1 Personal Consultation in Fall 2019 to set custom goals & assignments for your child;
(2) receive bonus pre-training materials. Reserve a spot, no payment due now!
launch your child's speech & debate journey
all students enjoy these great benefits
7 Months of Gamified Instruction
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30 Weeks of games-based online instruction, 1 hour/week
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Covers 15 foundational topics through bi-weekly games
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Complete each Unit to advance with flexible pacing
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Online Expert U.S. Coaching customized for Indian students
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Learn academic skills, life skills, speech & debate skills
- Build general knowledge of current events and economics
- Separate training levels for younger and older students
- Accumulate points through assignments and competing in local, regional & national leader boards by grade level group
7 Months of Personalized Feedback
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Each unit includes training and practice materials
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Each unit has video/written assignments for submission
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Instructors monitor individual student progress
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Students receive personalized Coach feedback for each unit
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Gamified point-competitions in each unit to motivate
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Customized by elementary, middle, & high school
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Total Weekly time commitment: 1 hour instructional content plus .5 to 1 hour for practice & feedback review for 30 weeks
3 Practice Competitions Included
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3 Competition Practices included: an entry to an Online Tournament and entries to 2 Training Workshops
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Eligible for Regional, National, Global Tournaments
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Students in each division with strong weekly and regional tournament performance will be invited to compete in the NSDA India National Tournament at the American School of Bombay on June 6-7th 2020
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Highest performing students will be selected for free extra coaching to represent India at the Middle School and High School Divisions of the Global Tournament June 15-19, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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India Tournaments held on weekends
Helpline and Personalized Assistance
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Helpline: all students have access to 1-on-1 personal assistance by chat/email throughout the course, and live group review and Q&A sessions with U.S. Coaches by video
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Built in flexibility for students to get help where needed
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Available through chat, email and live video calls/office hours access
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Students can ask questions, get assistance on assignments, reinforce concepts, review feedback
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Optional office hours for each unit to provide an opportunity to both inquire and learn from questions of peers, together with Coach feedback and guidance
Certificates
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Receive Level 1 Certificate for Speech & Debate India upon completion of course requirements
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Students participating in the National Tournament will receive a National Tournament Honors Certification
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Students selected for the invite-only Leaders Circle will receive free leadership training in the 2020-21 school year. A Wall Street Journal study found a 60% boost in Selective College Admissions for Debate Team Leaders!
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Note: All certifications and awards subject to work completion. U.S. NSDA Honors Society Certification requires tournament participation, community service and earning points for this global recognition