Personality Development through Public Speaking & Debate

S K I L L

  • Speaking: elements of a good speech

  • Knowledge of Self: emotional (resilience) & physical health (sports)

  • Impact: on community

  • Leadership: commitment, grit, taking responsibility of your actions, decision making

  • Lateral Thinking: entrepreneurial mindset

Students from 25+ states in the US and around the world.

This program is run year-round via 10 speech cycles. During each cycle, students attend 6 meetings i.e. 5 classes of 1-hr. each + 1 speech & debate tournament. Students register and pay for 2 speech cycles at a time. Some students remain in the program for only 2 cycles (approx. 2.5 months); others stay enrolled for years.

Personality Development through Public Speaking & Debate: 4th Grade+

Here’s How it Works

Weekly 1-hr. class with 6-8 students with similar skill level.

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Access to resources for topic selection, content creation, and sample videos is provided.

During each session, each student rehearses their individual speech by delivering it standing up in front of the class, critiques other performances, and/or debates with others.

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At the end of the 5th week, students participate in a Public Speaking & Debate Tournament.

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In the following week (week 6), continuing students begin a new 5-week speech cycle.

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2 Speech Cycles (2.5 Months)

Foundation Program

1st Cycle:

5 Weeks of Impromptu Speech +1 Speech & Debate Tournament

2nd Cycle:

5 Weeks of Business Pitch +1 Speech & Debate Tournament

At the completion of 2 cycles, students move into the Advanced Program

Advanced Program

  1. Advanced Impromptu (National Championship Style)

  2. Informative Speaking

  3. Declamation

  4. Free Speech / Tech Talk

  5. Interviewing Skills

  6. Congressional Debate

Each 5-week speech cycle is followed by a formal Speech & Debate Tournament

The Ivy GuruKul Advantage

Ease of scheduling a make-up session in case you miss your regular class. 3 to 4 sections are held Monday through Wednesday (usually 6 to 10 pm Eastern). Parents can sit in the class (off-camera) and watch. This comes handy when your child needs help during personal practice sessions. Eliminates commute, which is a deal-breaker for working parents or high-achieving students trying to get more done in less time.

In a typical class of 6-8 students, everyone is watching everyone live and providing feedback. The instructor demonstrates, critiques every performance, and shows/analyzes videos of previous national champions.

Your instructor is watching you on a large screen TV. You can do the same i.e. hookup your laptop to your TV. At the end of the 5th week, student compete against each other. Parents are invited to watch.

Did You Know…

  • The fear of public speaking ranks as the #1 fear; even ahead that of death. 75% of the world’s population exhibits symptoms thus causing them to miss out on academic, social, and career opportunities.

  • Top colleges expect/encourage applicants to interview during the admission process.