Our team boasts decades of experience, not just teaching, but winning at the highest levels. Our debaters have claimed victories at prestigious tournaments like the TOC, Yale, Harvard, Valley, University of Florida, Princeton, Ridge, Greenhill, Berkeley, Bronx, Cypress Bay, University of Texas at Austin, and Nova Southeastern. They have collected National Championships across Middle School, High School, and College. Our students have consistently achieved excellence, racking up hundreds of Tournament of Champions bids and routinely breaking at the TOC – the pinnacle of high school circuit debate. Our staff includes National and International Champions, licensed educators, and life long learners with a passion for empowering students to achieve their goals in and out of debate.
Our twice weekly meetings follow a carefully structured curriculum designed by experienced educators who understand how students learn. Classes run from August to June.
Tuesday: Fundamentals & Skills Development.
A skills program built for mastering the pace and rigor of the national circuit. From crafting sharp Kritiks to navigating complex theory debates and defending philosophy frameworks, you’ll develop the techniques to win on the national circuit
Thursday: Topic-Specific Prep & Strategy
An in-depth strategy session focused on the current topic. We cover the latest arguments, evidence, and strategic approaches so you’re always ahead of the curve.
One of the most important parts of debate is the ability to have your questions answered on demand. This service provides access to an instructor whenever a student has any debate question about anything from tournament registration to content explanation or prefs.
Our preparation package provides unfiltered access to a library of general and specific resources for tournaments all season. Files will be crafted for each topic that equip students with the arguments they need to be successful. We prioritize innovation and depth 100% of the time and produce lectures to teach all students how to best utilize the evidence we produce.
This includes all the prep you will need for the season, full access to our video content library, and ability to contact instructors whenever you need assistance. The team will host practice rounds with other members, provide an opportunity to collaborate with peers, topic specific prep, generics, case edits, and weekly lectures. You'll also receive pre-tournament guidance with judge preferences, registration, and anything else you may need. This is our recommended service for the highest levels. $50 for all drills and $50 discount for on site coaching.
This includes one weekly class focusing on the fundamentals of Lincoln Douglas or Public Forum Debate. You will meet with a small group with one of our instructors at a set time every week to learn everything you need to know about the fundamentals of Philosophy, Kritiks, Theory, Policy style debate, and debate fundamentals in general. You will receive the full camp experience stretched out throughout the season, so you don't have to wait for summer!
Please reach us at theargumentinstitute@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We work with students from middle school through high school. While different age groups and skill levels benefit from different aspects of our program, it’s a supportive community where every student can grow.
Yes, we offer payment plans. You can choose semester payments or use Klarna.
Yes, you can get access to both PF and LD Dropbox files. It is an additional $1,000.
Classes are on Tuesday/Thursday at 8PM EST
Classes run August 4, 2025 – May 25, 2026 - Everything is recorded
Ditch the dread and own the stage. This package provides a flexible and affordable option for those who cannot attend traditional speech camps or want to get up a second event. Our full-service public speaking coaching program helps you transform from nervous to confident communicator ready to win NSDA Nationals. We'll guide you through every step of the process from idea generation and content creation to delivery and revisions. Our team has decades of public speaking experience and is headlined by Esther Oyetunji who made history as the first three time NSDA National Champion in Original Oratory. Our package includes ten 1-hour sessions scheduled with Esther at your convenience in addition to draft editing and research support. This package also entitles you to a $25 discount on all additional tutoring services.
In a world transformed by artificial intelligence, the skills that set us apart are more human than ever. Technical tools may change, but the ability to lead, persuade, and think critically remains essential. Speech and debate teaches exactly that, and the results speak for themselves.
According to data from the National Speech and Debate Association:
Speech and debate has a long tradition of producing world-changing leaders. Supreme Court Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor, media icons like Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey, and storytellers like Josh Gad and Jordan Peele all got their start in speech and debate.
In a future filled with uncertainty about what technical skills will matter, one thing is clear. Speaking with power, thinking with precision, and leading with empathy will always be in demand.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.