Debate Classes

 
 

Westfield virtual debate classes welcome students ages 8 - 18 from all backgrounds and are designed to challenge students of any experience level

Why debate?

 

 Debaters learn to…

  • Practice interrogating arguments and learn how to spot the strengths and weaknesses of any contention

  • Learn to deliver impactful prepared speeches in front of crowds and get comfortable speaking persuasively off-the-cuff

  • Make change by learning how to tell important stories in a way that will make other people want to listen up and do something

  • It’s no coincidence that our graduates often get into their first-choice schools. (Think Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and more.)

 Why Westfield?

Elite Competition

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We don’t like to brag, but Westfield debaters tend to win… a lot. Our debaters all have the option to attend tournaments and we send teams to competitions around the world. No matter your starting point, Westfield will help you meet and exceed your competitive goals.

Expert Instructors

Our debate instructors are competitors from elite U.S. college teams, former high school champs and coaches with years of experience. Debaters get plenty of individual instruction and feedback, learning how to advocate from the best of the best.

Real Learning

At Westfield, debaters learn by doing. While figuring out how to make persuasive arguments about topics that run the gamut from moral philosophy to pop culture, debaters always end up getting curious and learning lots about their world.

  • "Westfield Academy of Debate, Model UN and Leadership is one of the best academic enrichment schools on the east coast."

    - Westfield parent

  • "I'm amazed by the Westfield program. It's depth and varied opportunities have opened a whole new world to my son."

    - Westfield parent

  • “Working with you in debate has been one of the single most formative experiences of my life."

    - Westfield debater

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