Program Catalogue
A curriculum of confidence.
Program
Overview
Atlantic Ivy runs semester-length weekend programs in our Jumeirah Lake Tower office in Dubai. We offer training for students of all age groups (Age 7-17). Students spend the first hour of class receiving a lecture on a topic such as strategy, style, or international relations, and then spend the second hour of class putting this knowledge to practise through speeches and activities.
We also help every student interested in competing create an individualized tournament calendar and goal list, register for competitions, and prepare and find a partner.
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We offer early bird discounts, discounts to second children in the same family, and discounts for duo enrollment into multiple classes
Benefits of an
Atlantic Ivy Student
All Atlantic Ivy students receive the following:
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Short assignments before and after every class to reinforce their learning.
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A comprehensive library of debate videos and resources to study at their own pace.
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Topic prep packets, guidance researching topics, and case-writing review.
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Access to a moderated Slack channel with Atlantic Ivy students from all around the world.
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The option to schedule hourly 1-on-1 sessions with a coach of their choosing.
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Detailed feedback form provided to parents after every session
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
(Ages 5-10yrs)
Empowering junior students with confidence and articulate skills
Introduction to Public Speaking
Ages 5 - 7 yrs
Session 1: Saturday 15:00-17:00
It's never too early to learn how to speak confidently and eloquently. Our Intro to Public Speaking class teaches young students the basics of rhetoric, addressing a crowd, and composing a simple argument to prepare them for the rest of their lives. Each class begins with warm-up exercises to get students talking before moving on to a daily lesson on basic public speaking skills such as body language and storytelling. To keep our beginners engaged, these lessons are highly interactive and emphasize learning by doing. Whether your child is shy or a natural speaker, they should come out of this class excited to share their ideas and feel confident in front of an audience.
Fundamentals of Speech and Debate
Ages 8 - 10 yrs
Session 1: Saturday 10:30-12:00
Know how to structure an argument and impress an audience! Our Fundamentals of Speech and Debate Program focuses on building student’s confidence and speaking ability through structured games, guided impromptu practices, and simple prepared oratory. In addition, students will practice speeches relevant to real life scenarios like class presentations and school elections. Students also learn the basics of debate through friendly intramural rounds and competitions. Before the semester, coaches meet with parents to set learning goals for every student and provide regular updates on their performance. By the end of the course, your child should feel more comfortable addressing crowds, articulating their ideas, and expressing themselves in the classroom.
Speech & Debate Academy
Junior/Senior Levels
Preparing students to compete and win awards at some of the best competitions in the world
& enhancing their analytical and rhetorical skills
Junior Debate Academy:
Intro & Intermediate Levels
​Ages: 11 - 13yrs
Session 1: Sunday 10:30-12:00
For students with no prior experience interested in competitive debate. The course focuses on teaching the basics of argument construction, rebuttal, and research. By the end of the semester students participate in regular practice rounds and attend local tournaments.
Junior Debate Academy:
Senior Scholars
Ages: 11-13yrs
Session 1: Sunday 13:00-15:00
For students with some prior experience in debate, Model UN, or World Scholars Cup. The course introduces debate at a faster pace and prepares students to end the semester competing regularly and learning more advanced argumentative tactics.
Senior Debate Academy:
Intro & Intermediate Levels
Ages: 14-18 yrs
Session 1: Saturday 6:30-8:30
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For high schoolers interested in attending tournaments. Students receive an individual development plan. Learn the fundamentals of tournament preparation practice regularly against peers and coaches,and attend competitions such as Harvard and Yale in their age group.
Senior Debate Academy:
Intro & Intermediate Levels
Ages: 14-18 yrs
Session 1: Saturday 15:30-17:00
For high schoolers interested in regular competition.The curriculum focuses on tournament preparation and practice rounds. Senior Scholars are paired with a mentor and may attend prestigious competitions such as Harvard and Yale.