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.
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
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.
Complete U.S. coaching
Available Across india
All-India Access package. U.S. Coaching & personalized feedback and guidance for the 2019-20 school year:
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U.S. Coaching Jan-May 2020, covers 15 foundational speech & debate skills
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Entry to Online Tournament & 2 Regional Workshops
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Helpline: assistance through chat, email & video calls to provide each child personal support (details below)
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Speech Debate India Certificate Level 1 for 2019-20
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Earn points through participation and community service for special U.S. NSDA Honors Society Membership
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Earn eligibility for Level 2 in 2020-21 and higher levels in subsequent years to specialize in events and excel
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Eligible to compete in prestigious competitions: Regional, National and Global NSDA Tournaments
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Top Students Nationally will be invited to join the Leaders Circle in 2020-21, a free invite-only program
launch your speech & debate journey
all students enjoy these great benefits
15 Weeks of Gamified Instruction
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15 Weeks of Video Introduction of weekly game & skill topic
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15 Weeks of online Expert U.S. Coaching on core skills
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Learn academic skills, life skills, speech & debate skills
- Build general knowledge of current events
- Separate training for younger and older students
- Total 1 Hour Instruction per week
15 Weeks of Personalized Feedback
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15 Weeks of training and practice materials
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15 Weeks of video/written assignments for submission
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15 Weeks of monitoring student progress
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15 Weeks of personalized Coach feedback
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15 Weeks of Gamified point-competition to motivate
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Customized by elementary, middle, & high school
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Total 1-2 Hours Practice & Feedback per week
Helpline and Personalized Assistance
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Helpline: all students have access to assistance
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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 provide an opportunity to both inquire and learn from questions of peers, together with Coach feedback and guidance
Competition
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Includes entry to an Online Tournament
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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
Certificates
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Receive Level 1 Certificate for Speech & Debate India upon completion of course requirements
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In subsequent years, students can continue to earn higher levels of Certification each year from Level 2 - 10
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Students participating in the National Tournament will receive a National Tournament Honors Certification
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Students selected for Leaders Circle will be eligible for additional honors in the 2020-21 school year. Debate team leaders were found in one study to have a 60% improvement in College Admissions to Highly Selective Schools compared to only a 5% improvement for Student Council members
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Note: All certifications subject to work completion. U.S. NSDA Honors Certification requires tournament participation, community service, and earning points through our assignments to earn this highest recognition