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VDA is proud to announce that students in Grades 9 and above who enroll in our debate classes can now receive high school elective credits towards their B.C. graduation requirements! 

B.C. High School Elective Course Credit

According to the British Columbia Ministry of Education, in order to graduate from high school, all students are required to have a minimum of 80 credits, within which, at least 28 credits are elective courses.

In partner with Heritage Christian Online School, VDA is now offering our debate courses approved for BC Ministry of Education credit. Each term is worth two credits towards graduation, and students can complete six terms of debate for a total of twelve elective credits.

Why should I choose the for-credit debate class?

Get Elective Credits

Every high school student, either if you are in a private school or a public school, has to fulfill the elective credits requirement to graduate from secondary school. So get your elective credits with us!

Benefit College Application

Colleges today pay close attention to high-calibre activities. Having debate on your official transcript shows your speech, critical thinking, research, organization, teamwork, and leadership skills. It makes you stand out from other candidates and increases your university acceptance rate!

No Additional Cost

For domestic students registered in a B.C. high school, there is no extra cost for taking debate for elective credit. For international students, a $250/2 credits charge is applied. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the prerequisites?

Students must be in grade 9 or above and be attending an accredited BC school.

Which classes are worth credits?

The courses offered are:

  • 10A – Foundations Debate
  • 11A – Intermediate Debate
  • 12A – Advanced Debate

Each is worth 2 credits and is completed in a single term.

How will I be evaluated?

Spoken and written assignments are evaluated by the coach and students are assessed on performance and knowledge, just as in any other debate class.

How many elective classes can I get?

Each term of debate is worth 2 credits. Students can take 6 terms of debate for a maximum of 6 elective credits.

How do I sign up?

Please contact our office directly to sign up.

  • email: info@vancouverdebate.ca
  • phone: 604-366-6269; 604-366-0708

Can younger students sign up?

At this time, students must be currently enrolled in grades 9 or above, but you’re welcome to contact us for more information.

I'm in ESL, can I sign up?

You can sign up, yes! However, please be advised that a certain level of fluency and vocabulary is necessary for debate; significant ESL issues may be reflected in student grades.

What happens if I want to re-take the class to get a better score?

Students may retake the same course as many times as they like without additional fees or penalties, but will not receive additional credits for retaking the same course.

Will there be homework and exams?

This is an elective class, NOT an academic one. However, students WILL need to complete written assessments for homework, as well as in-person assessments (in-class debates). Students are required to take this program seriously and must meet the requirements and complete the work to attain high scores.

Can I drop the course if I don't like it?

Yes! Students may withdraw from the course at any point in the term, and will not receive a ‘W’ or ‘F’ on their report card. However, students who withdraw will need to wait two terms before being able to re-enroll.

If I drop the course, are there refunds?

You can drop the credit aspect of the course and continue in debate. However, if you decide to quit debate, please contact our office to inquire about our refund and credit policies.

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