Literacy Debate Club
Building confident voices, critical thinkers, and persuasive communicators.
Offered both in person and online.
At Debate Club, your child will learn the art of thinking on their feet, expressing opinions clearly, and listening as powerfully as they speak. Through lively discussions and structured debates, students learn how to build sound arguments, support them with evidence, and respond thoughtfully to others’ ideas. Our approach blends speaking games, mini-debates, and creative challenges, ensuring every student, whether shy or outspoken, finds their unique voice. Each term focuses on a different dimension of communication, from building a persuasive case to working as part of a team under pressure.
Choose Your Debate Community
Whether you are looking for a local neighborhood feel in Jerusalem or a global connection from the comfort of home, we have a seat for you at our table.
Recommended for:
Grades: 6-10th
Group Size: 5–10
Length: 60 minutes
In-Person: Jerusalem]
Mondays at 6:00pm
Join our neighborhood club for face-to-face instruction, team activities, and local friendships.
Online: Global Hub
Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST
Connect with peers across the U.S., Canada, and the world from your own living room via live, interactive classes.
The 2026 Roadmap: From Discussion to Debate (Online and In Person)
Each term, students explore a new type of creative writing while practicing the full writing process: brainstorming, drafting, revising, and sharing. This ensures both skill growth and creative exploration.
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Focus: Confidence, Communication Fundamentals, & Building Clear Arguments
Students start with fun speech games and small-group discussions to practice projecting their voice, using body language, and expressing themselves clearly. They also learn the basics of structuring arguments—claims, reasoning, and supporting evidence.
Starts: Sep 14, 2026
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Focus: Opinion Pieces, Debate Scripts & Persuasive Reasoning
Students practice writing persuasive pieces and translating them into oral presentations. They learn to revise their arguments for clarity, logic, and impact, including anticipating and responding to counterarguments.
Starts: Dec 21, 2026
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Focus: Team Debates, Public Speaking & Performance
Students work in teams to research, strategize, and deliver full debates on engaging topics. The term concludes with Family Debate Night, where students showcase their skills in front of an audience, demonstrating teamwork, structured argumentation, and confidence under pressure.
Starts: Mar 15, 2027
Online Pricing – U.S. / Global Hub
The Individual Term
10 Weekly Live Online Sessions + Digital Materials
$360
The “All-In” Pass
3 Full Terms + Personalized Growth Reports + One 30-Minute Private Session per Term
$920 (Save 15%)
All-In Pass Benefits:
Personalized Growth Reports: After each term, receive detailed feedback on argument construction, research, public speaking, and persuasive writing, highlighting your child’s progress and growth.
Private 1-on-1 Coaching: Each term includes a 30-minute private session with the instructor for focused guidance on skill development and confidence-building.
In-Person Pricing – Jerusalem
The Individual Term
10 Weekly Sessions + Debate Materials & Prompts
950₪
The “All-In” Pass
3 Full Terms + Personalized Growth Reports + One 30-Minute Private Session per Term
2,420₪ (Save 15%)
All-In Pass Benefits:
Personalized Growth Reports: After each term, receive detailed feedback on argument construction, research, public speaking, and persuasive writing, highlighting your child’s progress and growth.
Private 1-on-1 Coaching: Each term includes a 30-minute private session with the instructor for focused guidance on skill development and confidence-building.
Ready to speak confidently?
To keep feedback meaningful and the energy high, our groups stay small.