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

      2021 NSDA National Speech and Debate Season Opener Hosted by UK

      Editor VDA
      Friday September 3rd, 2021

      Checklist for Your First Debate Tournament

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

      2021 Pre-Season NATO Slam

      2021 Saskatoon Worlds
      Editor VDA
      Wednesday August 25th, 2021

      2021 Saskatoon Worlds

      2021 UBC Summer High School Tournament
      Editor VDA
      Wednesday August 25th, 2021

      2021 UBC Summer High School Tournament

      Editor VDA
      Wednesday August 18th, 2021

      Notice: 2021 Term 1 COVID Update

      2021 Sir Andrew’s High School BP Tournament
      Editor VDA
      Monday July 26th, 2021

      2021 Sir Andrew’s High School BP Tournament

      Editor VDA
      Thursday July 15th, 2021

      Why Debate?

      Editor VDA
      Thursday July 8th, 2021

      5 Essential Life Skills You’ll Learn From Debate

      2021 NSDA Nationals
      Editor VDA
      Monday June 21st, 2021

      2021 NSDA Nationals

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy

      What People Say

      How students and parents said about Vancouver Debate Academy