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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.

1200
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AWARDS WON IN 7 YEARS
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EXPERIENCED COACHES
2500
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Students Enrolled
7
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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!

      Editor VDA
      Wednesday February 22nd, 2023

      2023 Harvard University Tournament

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      Thursday February 9th, 2023

      2023 Stanford University Tournament

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      Wednesday February 8th, 2023

      2023 Seattle University Tournament

      Editor VDA
      Sunday December 4th, 2022

      2022 John Lewis SVUDL Invitational

      Editor VDA
      Wednesday November 2nd, 2022

      2022 UBC Fall High School Tournament

      Editor VDA
      Friday October 21st, 2022

      VDA Students Excelled at 2022 BP Provincial

      Editor VDA
      Wednesday October 12th, 2022

      2022 Georgetown Fall Tournament

      Editor VDA
      Monday October 3rd, 2022

      2022 Yale University Invitational

      Editor VDA
      Wednesday September 21st, 2022

      2022 National Speech and Debate Season Opener

      Editor VDA
      Tuesday September 13th, 2022

      2022 Semiahmoo Worlds Results

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy