Civic Debate Academy
America’s #1 Ranked Speech & Debate Classes for Ambitious Students
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Civic Debate Academy in Chicago, IL, offers an intensive debate program designed to cultivate critical thinking and communication skills. Our expert instruction and active learning approach engage participants in hands-on activities and discussions, ensuring practical skill development. The program's core focus on debate training is led by top-tier faculty, including championship-winning coaches and nationally ranked debaters. This training consistently produces debaters accepted to top-tier universities. Participants benefit from a proven path to success, strengthening their abilities from foundational speech techniques to advanced competition preparation. The curriculum is structured to support comprehensive skill growth, preparing individuals for high-level success in debate. Participants at Civic Debate Academy learn to articulate complex arguments effectively and persuasively, gaining confidence and opportunities essential for competitive success.
What kids love
- Expert instruction and proven path to success
- Consistently accepted to top-tier universities
- Nationally ranked debaters
- Critical thinking and communication skills
- Active learning approach
- Top-tier faculty (championship-winning coaches and debaters)
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Past sessions
A full-service competitive team offering small group coaching, weekly classes, drill sessions, and tournament management for middle and high school PF debaters aiming for national-level competition.
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