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  • WHY VDA
    • Why Choose VDA?
    • Why Debate?
    • What Formats We Offer?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Programs

    Current Classes Offered

    • VDA Curriculum Objective
    • Register 2023 Spring Camp
    • 2023 TERM 3 Debate Classes Schedule
    • 2023 TERM 3 Reading & Writing Classes Schedule
    • BC Elective Credit
    • Debate Club – Mulgrave & VDA
    • VDA Terms of Use
    Register Here
    Elective Credit Program

    VDA now offers students the opportunity to receive school credit!

    Learn More

    Spring camp 2023
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    • Our Talented Team
    • Join our team today!
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Category: Elective Program

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.

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Can younger students sign up?

Category: Debate

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

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How do I sign up?

Category: Courses

Please contact our office directly to sign up.

  • email: info@demo.drillionnet.com
  • phone: 604-366-6269; 604-366-0708
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How many elective classes can I get?

Category: Courses

Each term of debate is worth 2 credits. Students can take 6 terms of debate for a maximum of 12 elective credits.

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How will I be evaluated?

Category: Courses

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

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I’m in ESL, can I sign up?

Category: Courses

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.

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If I drop the course, are there refunds?

Category: Tours

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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What are the prerequisites?

Category: Elective Program

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

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

Category: Courses

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.

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Which classes are worth credits?

Category: Elective Program

The courses offered are:

  • 10A – Foundations Debate
  • 10B – Competitive Track
  • 11A – Intermediate Debate
  • 11B – Competitive Track
  • 12A – Advanced Debate
  • 12B – Competitive Track

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

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Will there be homework and exams?

Category: Tours

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.

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