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.
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!
Ellie Mui
TEACHING SATURDAYS @ 9 AM - 10:30 AM (INTERMEDIATE COURSE)
Notable Achievements:
1st Place in the Berkeley International High School Parliamentary Debate Invitational in Parliamentary Debate (2024)
1st Place in the 14th Annual California State in World Schools Debate (2024)
2nd Place Debater & 5th Place Individual Speakers in Cal Parli (UC Berkeley) Invitational in Parliamentary Debate (2024)
Amanda An
TEACHING SATURDAYS @ 9 AM - 10:30 AM (INTERMEDIATE COURSE)
Notable Achievements:
1st Place in 14th Annual California State in World Schools Debate (2024)
2nd Place in Malaysia’s JWSDC in World Schools Debate (2024)
3rd Place in Harvard Debate Council International Championships in World Schools (2025)
Joy Goh
TEACHING SUNDAYS @ 1:30 PM - 3 PM (BEGINNER COURSE)
Notable Achievements:
1st Place in UC Berkeley’s Middle School Congress
Semifinalist at Harvard Forensics in Congress
5th Place out of more than 1,000 students in the World Scholar’s Cup’s writing division
Arya Khajuria
TEACHING THURSDAYS @ 6:30 PM - 8 PM (BEGINNER COURSE)
Notable Achievements:
Gold in the NOF Sapphire Tournament in Lincoln-Douglas (2025)
Quarterfinalist & 2nd Place Individual Speakers in the Philhistorian invitational Bay Area Championship in Public Forum (2025)
4 Years of Experience in various Speech and Debate Formats