engage your Grade 2-12 gifted child online with debate
critical thinking creativity collaboration
U.S. COACHING FOR GIFTED CHILDREN:
Learn directly from our Founder – two time U.S. State Debate Champion and Stanford University alumnus, Rajiv Kacholia. Read about our Founder's background and why he has brought this exciting social impact initiative for high achieving students in India, by clicking here.
Join gifted students already participating in Speech and Debate India's high energy, live online classes, practices, and small group competitive team debates! We leverage technology to deliver an exciting, personal experience. We limit debates to small groups and every child has a speaking role within debates to express their evidenced-based views. We have limited seats and this is a competitive activity - please review the FAQs below and sign-up to engage your child socially and intellectually.
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Select up to 5 intensive two week Summer Course program tracks. Each track is Rs. 14,900+GST and includes 20 hours of live sessions over two weeks. Sign-up per your child's convenience and interests.
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Grades 4-12, Summer Course Program Tracks & Debate Topics:
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Healthcare & Disease [SOLD OUT]
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​April 6th - April 17th​
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Global Leadership [SOLD OUT]
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​April 20th - May 1st​
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Reimagining Our World [NEW]
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​May 11th - May 22nd​
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Environment & Climate Change [LIMITED SEATS]
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​June 15th - June 26th
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Business & Entrepreneurship
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​June 29th - July 10th
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Technology & Artificial Intelligence
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Custom - Select 10 Sessions
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​​Example: Mondays or Tues/Wed or 1 week across multiple tracks. Inquire here.
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Grades 4-12, Divisions and Times:​
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Elementary School (ES) - grades 4-5, Monday - Friday, daily, 4-6pm
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Middle School (MS) - grades 6-8, Monday - Friday, daily, 6-8pm
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High School (HS) - grades 9-12, Monday - Friday, daily, 6-8pm
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Grades 2-4, Young Explorers Course [LIMITED SEATS]
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​Maggi versus Macaroni, Peanut Butter versus Jelly, and other debates in Food, Space Exploration, Sports, and Technology
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​May 6th - June 2nd
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Watch a 3 minute video clip further below on this page
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Daily Monday - Friday, 20 sessions of 1 hour each, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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Limited seats, Signup to reserve space for this special program. Seats will be allocated on a first come basis upon payment receipt - priced at Rs. 14,900 + GST
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Grades 2-4, Divisions and Times:​
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Young Explorers (YE) - grades 2-4, Monday - Friday, daily 2:45-3:45pm (see details further below, under "Customized Courses")
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Our Unique Approach - This is not an elocution class, and we don't write or memorize essays. Debate is fun, competitive, and we help advanced kids expand how they think critically about topics beyond their grade level. Students gradually gain confidence to speak out, starting with smaller groups where they collaborate with teammates. Students research evidence and data under time pressure, and we look for structured position outlines to be prepared faster, enhancing writing speed, information processing, and decision making. Review our Benefits section for academic research on why there is no academic activity that can train young minds in the four C's as well as long-term participation in Debate. See FAQs at the bottom of this page for more details.
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Demo Courses - Apply Here to be waitlisted for 5, one hour demo sessions in May at Rs. 5,000 + GST.
Sample Video: Watch a video clip of some of our older students from a recent debate on postponing the Olympics due to Coronavirus:​
Sample Video: Watch a video clip of some of our Young Explorer students debating fun topics like Amusement Parks, Homework, and Superheroes! See how they react when Mr. Kacholia teases them about not picking a winner...
PARENT REFERENCES:
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"We are really thankful to you and your team members for engaging children in this tough time. My child is really enjoying your session." - Parent, Ahemdabad.
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"The session was quite interactive. My child liked it." - Parent, Gurgaon.
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"Just pass on my message to Mr. Kacholia... It was really wonderful interaction. I was hearing the way he was analysing every aspect related to the child. Very impressive. It will also help the kids to analyse themselves." - Parent, Gurgaon.
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"Thanks for organising this. Kudos to you and team." - Parent, Mumbai.
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"Thank you so much! They're so excited about this class, and we couldn't have asked for a better teacher." - Parent, Mumbai.
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"This is so interesting. What an awesome idea to make a solid contribution. Such a great thing for a child!" - Parent, Mumbai
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CUSTOMIZED COURSES:
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Young Explorers (Grades 2-4) Special Course - MAY 6th - JUNE 2nd​
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Maggi versus Macaroni and more fun debates!
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​May 6th - June 2nd, daily, Monday - Friday, 2:45pm to 3:45pm
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20, one hour daily sessions course for Rs. 14,900 + GST
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A special 4 week live Zoom online course for one hour per weekday starting Wednesday, May 6th to Tuesday June 2nd that introduces newly enrolling younger students to debate using our unique approach.
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Debate topics are fun and relatable to help students become comfortable with our format. Students in this special introductory program will discuss and debate these topics: Food, Space Exploration, Sports, and Technology.
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This course is designed to help younger kids comfortable and started through shorter one-hour sessions with instruction, time to collaborate with teams, and engage in debate games in a smaller group setting live online.
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Select the "Young Explorers May 6 - June 2" option on the sign-up form - Register here.
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SAT Test Prep, 1 on 1 custom 10 session course to raise your SAT English and Math scores. This private course is taught by a perfect scorer in SAT Math and near-perfect scorer in SAT English. Includes evaluation of a full diagnostic test plus customized plan for 10 hours of private, 1 on 1 Zoom instruction and practice test homework assignments for Rs. 30,000 + GST. Score at your peak potential. Inquire here.
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SAT Approach? We help students understand how the College Board structures and formulates problems. Every question on the SAT has one and only one correct answer. There are no "trick questions". We work personally with each student and customize learning to help shift how they approach the test and think like the SAT examination preparers. We also work to bridge gaps in areas that we identify after students take a diagnostic full SAT test. Before the first one hour of sessions begin, we build a custom plan for your success! We will never use your session time to administer SAT Tests. Instead, our approach is to use each hour of personal session time productively reviewing questions, answers, skill gaps and strategies and assigning homework to target growth in each subsequent class. Classes may be scheduled once or twice a week.
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Speech and Debate Personal Consultations - 1 on 1 customized sessions over Zoom. Inquire on WhatsApp.
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activate your child's
super-powers in 2025!
US curriculum taught by Mr. Kacholia.
Challenges kids, and proven to work.
Typically rise to top 10% of their class.
Every child has it in them to succeed.
No experience required for any course.
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Why Speech and Debate?
enhance writing
efficiently research
cultivate confidence
clearly communicate
elevate literacy level
amplify analytical skills
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Trusted by families at top private schools.
Top students from India, UAE, Singapore, UK, USA...
Admits to elite US/UK/Indian colleges.
#1 in South Asia winning global public policy debate awards.
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transform Thinking
"Each child has a gift, let's work together
to patiently nurture their full potential." - Mr. Kacholia
Best for: Aiming for top colleges; competing nationally/globally
Our intensive Debate Tournament Prep course. Achieve Regional level competitiveness in 2 years and National/Global in 3 to 5 years!
Faculty: Mr. Rajiv Kacholia
Grades: 6-12
Join: Monthly, by interview
Time: Saturday mornings,
8am-9:30am EST Winters,
9am-10:30am EST Summers
Duration: 1.5 hours per session
Fees:
GC $525 (4 months, 14 sessions)
GC+ $725 (12 months unlimited upto 50+ sessions)
Curriculum: learn more - GC
Best for: Aiming for top colleges; competing nationally/globally
Our intensive Debate Tournament Prep course. Achieve Regional level competitiveness in 2 years and National/Global in 3 to 5 years!
Faculty: Mr. Rajiv Kacholia
Grades: 6-12
Join: Monthly, by interview
Time: Saturday mornings,
9:30am-11:00am EST Winters,
10:30am-12:00pm EST Summers
Duration: 1.5 hours per session
Fees:
GC $525 (4 months, 14 sessions)
GC+ $725 (12 months unlimited upto 50+ sessions)
Curriculum: learn more - GC
Get started today, no-obligations.
WhatsApp us for a call back.
Meet our founder & GC, FC Coach
Mr. Rajiv Kacholia is a two time State Champion Debater in the United States, winning numerous 1st and 2nd place speaker and team awards, an alumnus of Stanford University with Honors and Goldman Sachs, former Board President of the American School of Bombay (ASB), has held leadership roles on Wall Street and business completing US$22 billion in transactions across 5 continents, worked for two United States Senators, served as an Advisor to the New York City Economic Development Council, and currently leads the Asian operations of a global business.​
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Mr. Kacholia led the Public Policy Forum at Stanford and was the first undergraduate student ever to receive special permission to take classes at Stanford Law School and the second year finance curriculum at Stanford Business School. ​​Mr. Kacholia spends his free time on the weekend on his passion for speech and debate, training young minds across 20+ countries to develop into national and global leaders. Over 100 of his students have won speaker and team awards at prestigious international tournaments including winning Championships at Nationals, Harvard, Northwestern, Marist Ivy, and more.​​​​​​​​
global chronicles
the ultimate tournament prep course
GLOBAL CHRONICLES - OUR INTENSIVE DEBATE TRAINING PROGRAM
New Students can apply for an interview for enrollment in our competitive, global award winning elite program to train at an international level with Mr. Kacholia in Global Chronicles, our tournament prep course. This highly rigorous program is now accepting student applications for admissions that are decided on a rolling basis each month. No prior experience needed - we're looking for the best and brightest to join our elite international squad!
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Students in Grades 6-11 for the 2024-25 academic year are invited to learn rigorous international debate formats, collaborate with team members from top private schools around the world, research and develop unique cases on diverse globally relevant topics, and compete for spots at prestigious Global Events. Topic analysis and coaching directly by our founder, Mr. Kacholia. Students and parents will need to take a long-term view - it takes time and a lot of hard work to develop as a globally competitive debater and to keep up with some of the sharpest students around the world - we have a proven track record of success in developing top performing debaters!
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Grades: 6-11 Students learn and work with partners based on grade level and experience.
Faculty: Mr. Rajiv Kacholia
Start Date: Rolling admissions each month - Select a 4 month or 12 month course length
Time options:
(a) GC Early mornings Saturday,
8am-9:30am EST Winters,
9am-10:30am EST Summers
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(b) GC Mid-mornings Saturday,
9:30am-11:00am EST Winters,
10:30am-12:00pm EST Summers
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Geographies: Students from around the world train under Mr. Kacholia
Format: Intensive debate course designed for students aiming to become highly competitive at a regional and state level with longer term aspirations for national and global level competition. No experience required - we're seeking the sharpest minds and most ambitious students to join our competitive program. Mr. Kacholia breaks down complex global topics for students, dives deep into strategic considerations and options for building cases, and trains students by proactively discussing winning defensive and offensive approaches for each topic. New students are periodically taught the basics of debate, formats, and strategy.
Best for: Students aiming to work hard to compete at the regional, national, and global level at debate tournaments! Longer term students in GC typically see a substantial improvement in their ability to communicate, research, read and write more efficiently, and become more confident speakers and debaters. Most GC students are aiming for admissions to highly selective colleges.
Debaters enroll 7X at top U.S. colleges!
