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Empowering Voices,
Shaping Futures.

Where Excellence in Debate and Speech Unfolds.

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Empowering Voices,
Shaping Futures.

Where Excellence in Debate and Speech Unfolds.

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Registration for 2023 Fall Schedule is now open!

Our expertly designed courses provide students between the ages of 9-16 with the opportunity to acquire essential public speaking and critical thinking skills while having a blast. Whether your child is a novice or has some experience in public speaking or debate, our programs are tailored to meet their needs. We encourage you to register soon as we have limited spaces available. Don’t miss out on this chance to empower your child with crucial life skills while they have fun!

WHO WE ARE

NSDA Partnership

Founded in 1925, the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is the premier U.S. honor society for speech and debate. NSDA’s rich legacy and global presence unite a diverse community, empowering students worldwide through competitive speech and debate.

NSDA Vancouver


Established in September 2019, BL is proud to be the sole NSDA affiliate in Vancouver, Canada, in collaboration with NSDA. Our mission is to actively promote and support academic speech and debate in Vancouver and across Canada. Under the guidance of BL Education, NSDA Vancouver organizes tournaments, both domestic and international workshops, supports school-based speech and debate programs, and assembles teams of students to compete globally.

Why become a member?

Joining BL Debate Academy, in partnership with NSDA, opens the door to the world’s largest honour society dedicated to speech and debate activities. As a member, you become part of a global community of over 1.5 million registered members, connecting with students worldwide and sharing experiences. NSDA, in collaboration with BL Debate Academy, offers benefits such as academic growth, access to extensive resources, and eligibility for prestigious competitions.

Verified tournaments and point system

BL Debate Academy (BLDA) upholds the recognized NSDA membership standards, providing students with league eligibility, comprehensive debate training, competition preparation, and access to diverse debate topics. Members enjoy the advantages of a global pointing system that objectively evaluates academic capabilities. Attaining specific point thresholds earns students official NSDA honors. Points accrue through diverse speech and debate activities, contributing to the membership system. Higher degrees and membership levels carry significant weight in college admissions, spotlighting the academic accomplishments of NSDA members.

Milestones of BL Debate Academy

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WHY BL DEBATE ACADEMY

BL Debate Academy is guided by three basic “E” principles: Evidence, Excellence and Evolution. Our pedagogical model is Evidence Based Learning. We believe that students learn best when we provide them with the skills they need to evaluate information and apply it through the use of evidence. We believe that our students are the future thought leaders of the world, so we require excellence as a mission, passion and goal in all that we do. We believe that in order to advance in life you must continue to evolve to the conditions that are placed upon you. BLDA is committed to helping students grow now only as competitors but people as well.

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OUR STORY

The debate program at BL Education Consulting originated in 2014. BL Debate is Vancouver’s premiere debate organization. Through our partnership with the National Speech and Debate Association (US) we are able to offer students unique experiences and learning opportunities. BL debate is the executive partner with NSDA ( National speech and debate association), the sole partner of NSDA Vancouver and the official debate camp provider for Georgetown University in Canada.

WHAT WE DO?

BL Debate Academy trains advocates
and competitive speakers!

Public Speaking

Public speaking is an important art form regardless of your desired career path.
BL Debate Academy believes that public speaking is a gateway to better opportunities and advancement. We offer courses to students of all ages and all levels of experience.
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Speech

These courses will allow students to explore the various individual and partnership events in speech.
These courses will allow students to explore the various individual and partnership events in speech.
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Debate

These courses will allow students to explore US and Canadian Styles of Debate - Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum, Policy, CNDF, and Worlds will all be offered.
The course will introduce students to different public speaking styles and techniques
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