Why Attend a Debate Class?
Expert Instructors
Universal Voices' instructors boast an impressive track record of achievements across local, national, and international debate tournaments. Their accomplishments include but are not limited to:
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2023 Stanford University Varsity Debate Champion Team
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2024 Stanford University Varsity Debate Finalist Team
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2024 Princeton University Varsity Debate Champion Team
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2024 Doxbridge (Oxford, Cambridge, Durham) Debate Champion Team
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Canadian Varsity Debate Nationals Top Speaker & Semifinalists
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2024 Harvard University Finalist and Quarterfinalists
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2024 Western University Varsity Debate Top Speaker & Champion Team
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8x Participation in Canadian Varsity Debate Nationals
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2023 & 2024 Alberta Provincial Varsity Debate Champion
This diverse and extensive experience underscores our instructors' expertise and commitment to bettering excellence in debate.
Develop Critical Thinking & Public Speaking Skills
Debate challenges you to analyze issues deeply, evaluate evidence, and consider multiple perspectives. You'll learn to think quickly and logically under pressure, sharpening your decision-making skills.
Debate classes help you become a confident, articulate speaker. You’ll practice delivering compelling arguments, structuring your ideas clearly, and responding effectively to questions or challenges.
Boost Academic Performance
Debate improves research, organization, and analytical skills, all of which translate to better performance in school assignments, presentations, and essays.
A study conducted by the University of Washington revealed that high school debate participants experienced:
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A 44% improvement in critical thinking skills
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A 25% boost in reading comprehension
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An average 120-point increase in SAT scores
