Connecting every student to a world of learning

In a world of rapid technological change, being able to speak eloquently, think critically, and communicate persuasively has never been more important.

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Advancing education with critical thinking skills that works for students everywhere

More than 87% of students engaged in speech and debate see an increase in analytical skills which is why at Atlantic Ivy, we are proud to be a trusted institution to help advance students' capabilities. With hundreds of students honing their public speaking and critical thinking skills through our academies and tournaments, we are proud to be at the forefront of empowering the next generation of confident and articulate leaders. At Atlantic Ivy, we are committed to bringing world-class speech and debate opportunities to students across the GCC and beyond!

Benefits of Speech and Debate

Identify and disprove misleading arguments
Research both sides of important topics like international relations, economics, and philosophy
Win over audiences, crowds, and interviewers
Connect and exchange ideas with students from around the world
Have fun learning through a unique and engaging games

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Oprah Winfrey

Legendary Talk Show Host
Class of 1971 l East Nashville High School, Tennessee
"[Speech and Debate] gives you a sense of confidence in speaking in front of people, a sense of presence a sense of pride. It's the power of words to influence ideas, to uncover higher truth, to change minds, and for a lot of people, even change lives."

Samuel Alito

US Supreme Court Justice
Class of 1968 l Trenton Hamilton East High School, New Jersey
"The skills developed through competitive debate are not limited to helping a legal career: top notch research skills, quick analytic thinking, and strong public speaking tools are needed to be successful in almost any profession."

Elinor Ostrom

Noble Prize Winner in Economics
Class of 1951 l Beverly Hills High School, California
"Learning debate was an important early impact on my ways of thinking. You are taught there are always two sides to a public policy question, and you have to learn a good argument for both sides as well as knowing how to critique both sides."

Oprah Winfrey

Samuel Alito

Elinor Ostrom

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

Famous Debate Alumni

Debate has shaped some of the world’s most influential leaders and thinkers. Notable alumni include U.S. Presidents John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama, Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Samuel Alito, and business icons like Jeff Bezos and Ted Turner. These trailblazers honed their skills in persuasion, critical thinking, and leadership through speech and debate—skills that propelled them to success in their fields