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OUR MISSION

VDA’s mission is to train students to think critically about their world and advocate successfully for themselves and their communities.

OUR VISION

VDA envisions that our students become future leaders in their fields and courageous speakers who make their voices heard.

OUR MISSION

VDA’s mission is to train students to think critically about their world and advocate successfully for themselves and their communities.

OUR VISION

VDA envisions that our students become future leaders in their fields and courageous speakers who make their voices heard.

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EXPERIENCED COACHES
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Students Enrolled
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Years of experience

Earn B.C. High School Elective Credit

Debate for School Credit

In partner with Heritage Christian Online School, VDA is now offering our debate courses approved for BC Ministry of Education credit.

Students in Grades 9 and above who enroll in our debate classes can now earn elective credits towards their B.C. high school graduation!

New to debate?
Discover your unknown potential and earn high school elective credits!

    Earn B.C. High School Elective Credit

    Debate for School Credit

    In partner with Heritage Christian Online School, VDA is now offering our debate courses approved for BC Ministry of Education credit.

    Students in Grades 9 and above who enroll in our debate classes can now earn elective credits towards their B.C. high school graduation!

    New to debate?
    Discover your unknown potential and earn high school elective credits!

      Our Achievements

      in Canada, the US, and around the world!

      2021 Middle School Tournament of Champions (TOC)
      Editor VDA
      Tuesday May 11th, 2021

      2021 Middle School Tournament of Champions (TOC)

      2021 SFU World Schools Tournament
      Editor VDA
      Monday May 10th, 2021

      2021 SFU World Schools Tournament

      2021 NSDA National Qualifier – Vancouver District
      Editor VDA
      Monday April 26th, 2021

      2021 NSDA National Qualifier – Vancouver District

      2021 High School Tournament of Champions (TOC)
      Editor VDA
      Wednesday April 21st, 2021

      2021 High School Tournament of Champions (TOC)

      2021 UBC Spring High School Tournament
      Editor VDA
      Wednesday April 21st, 2021

      2021 UBC Spring High School Tournament

      2021 Georgetown University Spring Tournament
      Editor VDA
      Monday April 5th, 2021

      2021 Georgetown University Spring Tournament

      2021 Harvard World Schools
      Editor VDA
      Saturday March 20th, 2021

      2021 Harvard World Schools

      2021 Harvard National Forensics Tournament
      Editor VDA
      Friday February 12th, 2021

      2021 Harvard National Forensics Tournament

      2021 Stanford Invitational Tournament
      Editor VDA
      Thursday February 11th, 2021

      2021 Stanford Invitational Tournament

      2020 Princeton Classic
      Editor VDA
      Tuesday December 8th, 2020

      2020 Princeton Classic

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy