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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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AWARDS WON IN 5 YEARS
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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!

      2022 Georgetown tournament
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      Wednesday April 6th, 2022

      2022 Georgetown tournament

      2022 Harvard
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      Thursday March 10th, 2022

      2022 Harvard

      2022 Palm classic Tournament
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      Thursday February 24th, 2022

      2022 Palm classic Tournament

      2021 Hockaday School Invitational
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      Monday November 15th, 2021

      2021 Hockaday School Invitational

      2021 Georgetown Fall Tournament
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      Tuesday October 12th, 2021

      2021 Georgetown Fall Tournament

      2021 Yale University Invitational
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      Monday September 20th, 2021

      2021 Yale University Invitational

      2021 NSDA National Speech and Debate Season Opener Hosted by UK
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      Wednesday September 15th, 2021

      2021 NSDA National Speech and Debate Season Opener Hosted by UK

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      Friday September 3rd, 2021

      Checklist for Your First Debate Tournament

      2021 Pre-Season NATO Slam
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      Monday August 30th, 2021

      2021 Pre-Season NATO Slam

      2021 Saskatoon Worlds
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      Wednesday August 25th, 2021

      2021 Saskatoon Worlds

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy