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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!

      2023 TOC Digital Series #1
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      Tuesday December 5th, 2023

      2023 TOC Digital Series #1

      2023 UBC Fall High School Tournament
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      Thursday November 30th, 2023

      2023 UBC Fall High School Tournament

      2023 Brown Invitational
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      Monday November 6th, 2023

      2023 Brown Invitational

      2023 University of Michigan Online Tournament
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      Sunday November 5th, 2023

      2023 University of Michigan Online Tournament

      2023 Fullerton Fall Tournament
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      Tuesday October 17th, 2023

      2023 Fullerton Fall Tournament

      2023 Georgetown Fall Tournament
      Editor VDA
      Tuesday October 10th, 2023

      2023 Georgetown Fall Tournament

      2023 Yale University Invitational
      Editor VDA
      Tuesday October 3rd, 2023

      2023 Yale University Invitational

      2023 UK Season Opener
      Editor VDA
      Monday September 18th, 2023

      2023 UK Season Opener

      2023 UK Season Opener
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      Wednesday September 13th, 2023

      2023 UK Season Opener

      2023 UBC Spring High School Tournament
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      Tuesday May 30th, 2023

      2023 UBC Spring High School Tournament

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy

      What People Say

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