The International Speech & Debate Academy (ISDA) partners with schools around the world to build dynamic, sustainable speech and debate programs. Each partnership is tailored to the school’s goals, experience level, and calendar—ranging from short-format workshops to comprehensive year-round support.
ISDA student programming is designed to meet schools where they are, providing customizable support that can include any combination of instruction, curriculum, and competitive guidance. Whether your students are discovering debate for the first time or preparing for major tournaments, ISDA offers a pathway that fits.
Introductory Program
For schools seeking an introduction to the world of speech & debate and development.
Core School-Year Program
For a solid foundation in speech and debate, this option includes more flexible class options and increased secondary offerings.
Comprehensive School-Year Program
Our best offering, this program offers students and schools comprehensive support with the highest amount of instructional time.
Program Outline:
7 Weeks
10.5 Hours of Instruction
$500.00 per student
Enrollment:
Minimum: 6 Students
10% Discount applied when enrollment reaches 15 or more students
Instruction:
7 Instructional Sessions
1.5 Hours per Session
Includes:
Instruction
Ongoing ISDA Consultation on program development
10% discount on additional ISDA programming (e.g. camps, tutoring)
Additional Programming Available
Tournament coaching
Teacher certification
Program Outline:
15 Hours of Instruction
$900.00 per student
Enrollment:
Minimum: 6 Students
10% Discount applied when enrollment reaches 15 or more students
Instruction:
15 total instructional hours delivered over the school year
Flexible delivery including: weekly meetings, workshops, hybrid models, etc.
Includes:
Instruction
Coaching for one online competition per school year
One ISDA Teacher Certification
Ongoing ISDA consultation on program development
10% discount on additional ISDA programming (e.g. camps, tutoring)
Program Outline:
30 hours of Instruction
$1500.00 per student
Enrollment:
Minimum: 6 Students
10% Discount applied when enrollment reaches 15 or more students
Instruction:
30 total instructional hours delivered over the school year
Flexible delivery including: weekly meetings, workshops, hybrid models, etc.
Includes:
Instruction
Coaching for one online competition per school year
One ISDA Teacher Certification
Ongoing ISDA consultation on program development
10% discount on additional ISDA programming (e.g. camps, tutoring)
Online Competitions
$250.00 per coaching day
In-Person Competitions
$350.00 per coaching day plus travel expenses
Schools must provide a chaperpone for all in-person competitions
Interested in bringing ISDA to your school? Reach out for a consultation to design a program that fits your needs: contact@isdadebate.com