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The International Speech & Debate Academy
The International Speech & Debate Academy
The International Speech and Debate Academy is committed to building new speech and debate programs around the world and to connecting existing programs to the growing ecosystem of international competition.
In partnership with the Harvard Debate Council (HDC), ISDA supports this mission by providing implementation and operational capacity across key programmatic areas. These include student instructional classes, intensive camps, tournament administration support and training, and teacher certification and professional development.
Together, ISDA and the Harvard Debate Council collaborate on strategic planning and curriculum design while leveraging ISDA’s implementation expertise to translate mission into scalable, high-quality programming that strengthens debate ecosystems at the local, regional, and international levels.
Schools
Schools
The ISDA works with schools to provide professional development, program start-up assistance, and coaching to both teachers and students.
Students
Students
The ISDA works directly with students to provide top-tier speech & debate training. Students can join a host of classes where they will learn a variety of topics from trained instructors.
Partnerships
Partnerships
The ISDA works with education companies around the world to help companies promote speech & debate and provide expanded offerings to their clients.
Registration For Our Summer CAmps Is Open Now!
Registration For Our Summer CAmps Is Open Now!
The ISDA is hosting two virtual summer camps in July 2026 to support students in both Asian and American timezones.
The Public Forum Intensive (Asian timezones) & The Global Debate Camp (American timezones) provide students with any level of experience the opportunity to refine their skills and feel prepared to compete in the TOC circuit.
Flyers for each are linked below with more information!
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