The Critical Thinking Hub
Empowering the Next Generation of Student Leaders with Public Speaking, Debate Mastery, and Personalized Coaching for Higher Education and Professional Achievement — In Dubai and Beyond
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Atlantic Ivy: The Premier Public Speaking & Debate Education Platform for Students and Schools
Atlantic Ivy delivers top-tier speech and debate training, empowering students and educators across the GCC and beyond. Our award-winning curriculum, developed with debate champions from Oxford and Columbia, builds critical thinking, confidence, and communication skills. Trusted by schools worldwide, we offer engaging, results-driven programs through in-person coaching, competitions, and tailored solutions.
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Our Course & Offerings for Students
At our critical thinking hub in Barsha Heights, Dubai, we offer in-person courses for students aged 5-18. Classes combine lectures on strategy, style, and international relations with practical applications. We also help students refine public speaking skills, prepare for competitions, and create personalized tournament plans.
Unlike traditional edtech platforms that focus on rigid curriculums, Atlantic Ivy combines academics, passions, and career prep into one seamless learning experience. Our adaptive learning modules teach persuasion, critical thinking, and argumentation in a way that’s personalized to students’ fields of interest.
At Atlantic Ivy, we go beyond traditional test prep to help students craft compelling college applications that stand out. Our expert counseling services provide personalized guidance through every step of the admissions process, ensuring students showcase their unique strengths, passions, and achievements.
Through our exclusive partnerships, we offer various competitions opportunities for students to participate including in public speaking, debate, and writing. Our structured programs develop confidence, critical thinking, and persuasive communication skills while preparing students for elite competitions to compete with students around the world.
Meet the Team
Meet the Atlantic Ivy Team made up of our Founders, Former Debate Champions, and Head Coaches at leading global universities. Unlike other education companies, our team works directly with students, sharing their knowledge and expertise so that they can develop important critical thinking skills.
Open Finalist +2nd Best Speaker @ North American University University Championship
3rd Ranked Team Nationally @ American Parliamentary Debate Association & Open Finalist @ Harvard IV
OUR FOUNDERS
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- Former Director + Head of Coach @ Oxford Union
- Open Finalist +2nd Best Speaker @ North American University University Championship
- Chief Adjudicator at 40+ Globally Renowned Tournaments
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- Head Coach @ Columbia University Union
- 3rd Ranked Team Nationally @ American Parliamentary Debate Association & Open Finalist @ Harvard IV
- Coached the winning team at American Debate Tournament of Champions
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- UC Berkeley Alumni with startup experience @ Harvard Business School & Berkeley SkyDeck
- Published author & previous researcher at UC Berkeley Law
- Mentored at globally recognized AI healthcare & technology companies
OUR ONLINE COACHES
Rumen was the open finalist and 2nd speaker at the World Universities Debating Championship 2023. He has reached the final round of 7 major tournaments including the European University Debating Championship, Cambridge, LSE, and the University of Vienna Invitationals. As a coach, he has worked with students and teams all around the world, adjudicated the ESL finals of the world championship, and will be running the 2026 World Championship.
Spencer was the most successful debater in America last season (2023-2024), Spencer won the Tournament of Champions, Harvard, Yale, and was the first person to ever win all 4 Florida in-state tournaments. Additionally, he was the top preliminary speaker at Yale, Peninsula, and the Mid-America Cup. Spencer's favorite topics to coach include moral philosophy, argument theory, and political thought.
Roy is one of the most accomplished debaters in the history of the United States. In college, he is the only person to ever win the Speaker of the Year award, Team of the Year award, and the National Championship in American Parliamentary Debate. In high school, Roy was ranked 1st in the nation, won 8 major tournaments, including Harvard, and set the record for the highest ‘bid points’ total in history. As a coach, Roy excels at working with students new to debate and teaching them to break down
Naz previously served as the President of the Yale Debate Association. She has made semifinals at the North American University Debating Championship, finals at Fordham APDA, and was part of the USA National Development Debate Team in high school.
Shaurya currently leads Atlantic Ivy's Worlds Scholars Cup Team. He was ranked the 4th Champion Scholar, 7th Best Debater, and Top Scholar from the UAE at the Yale WSC Tournament of Champions. He has coached students from Indian International School - Silicon Oasis, GEMS Westminister School, Difayah High School, and other educational institutions across the world.
Results Speak Louder Than Words
Average years of debate and public speaking experience for our instructors.
Our students are from and participate in debate competitions.
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How Atlantic Ivy Compares to Other Programs
AI-Powered Tech Stack For Debate Excellence
Atlantic Ivy leverages cutting-edge AI to transform debate education, enhancing speech analysis, argument structuring, and personalized feedback for rapid skill development. Our AI-powered tools offer real-time speech evaluation, automated rebuttal generation, and data-driven strategy insights, empowering students to excel with confidence. Blending human expertise with AI-driven coaching, we set new standards in the GCC region and beyond.
What are learners say
"Peregrine has helped me grow as both a debater and a person. With his argumentative knowledge, I went from having a losing record at almost every tournament to consistently reaching elimination rounds. Hiring him has been the best decision of my debate career."
"This is a very good speech and debate training institute, with the teachers being very experienced. I personally look forward to having my class there, as that is the highlight of my week! We discuss a range of different things there, and I’m sure that there is something for everyone to do and enjoy."
"Attending Atlantic Ivy was one of the best decisions for my debate journey. The structured coaching, tailored curriculum, and engaging practice rounds helped me excel in high-level competitions. Coaches like Perry and Ricky, with their expertise and dedication, greatly improved my argumentation, strategy, and delivery."
"Peregrine has helped me grow as both a debater and a person. With his argumentative knowledge, I went from having a losing record at almost every tournament to consistently reaching elimination rounds. Hiring him has been the best decision of my debate career."
"Peregrine has helped me grow as both a debater and a person. With his argumentative knowledge, I went from having a losing record at almost every tournament to consistently reaching elimination rounds. Hiring him has been the best decision of my debate career."
"This is a very good speech and debate training institute, with the teachers being very experienced. I personally look forward to having my class there, as that is the highlight of my week! We discuss a range of different things there, and I’m sure that there is something for everyone to do and enjoy."
"Attending Atlantic Ivy was one of the best decisions for my debate journey. The structured coaching, tailored curriculum, and engaging practice rounds helped me excel in high-level competitions. Coaches like Perry and Ricky, with their expertise and dedication, greatly improved my argumentation, strategy, and delivery."
"Peregrine has helped me grow as both a debater and a person. With his argumentative knowledge, I went from having a losing record at almost every tournament to consistently reaching elimination rounds. Hiring him has been the best decision of my debate career."
"Peregrine has helped me grow as both a debater and a person. With his argumentative knowledge, I went from having a losing record at almost every tournament to consistently reaching elimination rounds. Hiring him has been the best decision of my debate career."
"This is a very good speech and debate training institute, with the teachers being very experienced. I personally look forward to having my class there, as that is the highlight of my week! We discuss a range of different things there, and I’m sure that there is something for everyone to do and enjoy."
"Attending Atlantic Ivy was one of the best decisions for my debate journey. The structured coaching, tailored curriculum, and engaging practice rounds helped me excel in high-level competitions. Coaches like Perry and Ricky, with their expertise and dedication, greatly improved my argumentation, strategy, and delivery."
"Peregrine has helped me grow as both a debater and a person. With his argumentative knowledge, I went from having a losing record at almost every tournament to consistently reaching elimination rounds. Hiring him has been the best decision of my debate career."
Join Debate Community & Shape Your Future Today
Our programs offer individuals small class sizes, interactive learning, and personalized feedback for students of all skill levels. Trusted by parents to help students build public speaking and are able to debate topics in and outside of the classroom.
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