Year-Round Classes

Year-Round Classes are a program designed to match your child’s level with curriculum tailored to it. With much variety on levels and on types of classes, we provide an experience like no other.

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Types of Year-Round Classes

Group Classes

  • 90 Minutes per Class

  • Happens on a weekly basis

  • Each session is priced at $20

  • Year-Round (September-April)

  • ~5 students per Group Class

  • Includes Beginner, Intermediate, and Competitive Class Levels

Individual Classes

  • 45+ Minutes per Class

  • Work with your preferred coach!

  • Happens on a weekly basis

  • Each session is priced at $30

  • Year-Round (January-April)

  • 1 Student per Individual Class

*Class duration and schedule will depend on the coach, but the minimum session is 45 minutes long.

Combo Classes

  • Includes both Individual AND Group Class

  • DISCOUNT: Individual classes will now cost $22, leading to a total of $42 for both Individual and Group Classes*

  • Happens on a weekly basis

  • Year-Round (January-April)

*This discount applies ONLY when individual classes start (January).

Class Levels

Beginner

Our beginner program builds a strong foundation in communication and critical thinking. Students will learn public speaking, the basics of debate, persuasive speaking and writing, and key philosophical ideas to strengthen their arguments. We’ll also include a creative writing and argument creation section to help students develop their unique voice and craft compelling ideas.

Intermediate

Our Intermediate program is the natural next step after Beginner. Students will continue sharpening their skills by taking public speaking and debate to the next level through interactive practice rounds against one another. They will also dive deeper into persuasive writing and learn how to effectively apply philosophy in their arguments and debates.

Competitive

A Competitive Level option will launch in December–January. Enrollment is invitation-only, based on performance in the Intermediate class and coach recommendation.

Meet the Year-Round Classes Coaches!

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Katya Chikanov

Individual Classes (Email apysoc@gmail.com to request)

Notable Achievements:

  • 1st Place at the Stanford Invitational in World Schools Debate (2025)

  • Co-Champion at the CHSSA Middle School State Championship (2024)

  • Semifinalist and 3rd Place Individual Speaker at the NSDA Middle School Nationals (2025)

Abharika Gurung

Group Classes, Saturdays+Sundays (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM PST) BEGINNER LEVEL

Notable Achievements:

  • Champion in MS North Carolina State Tournament in Extemporaneous Speaking (2024)

  • 2x Champion in NC MS Sandhills County Tournament in Extemporaneous Speaking (2023-2024)

  • 3rd Place in DSDL 1 Pinecrest Tournament in Duo Interpretation (2025)

Rylan Wang

Group Classes, Saturdays (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM) INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Notable Achievements:

  • Champion in Taiwan National Speech & Debate Association (TNSDA) in Public Extem (2025)

  • 4th Place in Taiwan National Speech & Debate Association (TNSDA) in Congressional Debate (2025)

  • Ranked Top 230 Nationally in Extemporaneous Commentary, National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) (2025)

Nicholas Torres

Group Classes, Sundays (1:30 PM - 3:00 PM) BEGINNER LEVEL

Notable Achievements:

  • 2x Champion of Wakefield Flying L Invitational Tournament in Public Forum Debate (2024, 2025)

  • Champion of Western Cat Claw ClassicW in World Schools Debate (2025)

  • 3rd Place at National Suninvitational Tournament in Public Forum Debate (2025)

Sophia Cai

Group Classes, Sundays (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM); BEGINNER LEVEL

Notable Achievements:

  • Quarterfinalist of Philhistorian Invitational Bay Area Championship in Public Forum Debate(2024)

  • 2 years of experience in Public Forum

  • Top 20 Individual Speaker in Philhistorian Invitational Bay Area Championship in Public Forum Debate(2024)