SUCCESS FOR EVERY STUDENT
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WORLD-RECOGNIZED QUALITY
25+ NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL championships. GLOBAL student network.
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YOUR GROWTH, YOUR WAY
10+ LEVELS & GROWTH PLANS to choose from. PERSONALIZED LEARNING from day 1.
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TRUSTED BY 100S OF FAMILIES
RECREATIONAL up to NATIONAL TRAVEL TEAMS, all using PROVEN methods of learning.
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🙶 I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE DEBATE CLASSES at ACCLIVE📌. Debate makes me feel really confident and happy, it’s the best part of my day📌.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Christina L.
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🙶 My debate coaches are the absolute best in the world :) 📌 They are incredibly fun and engaging, providing us with exciting drills that help us understand better📌. I can't wait to compete in the upcoming tournament season📌. Yay!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Passion Y.
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🙶 I really love the low cost of these classes. A lot of the other debate institutes charge an absurd amount, and I love that I can still get equally good, if not better information and knowledge here with ACCLIVE📌. The courses are all carefully planned out, and the teachers are amazing with teaching and details📌!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Miranda H.
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🙶 Being at ACCLIVE with the great variety of teachers, teammates and coaches has made me so much better. In little time, I’ve made so much progress📌. And through it all, classes from ACCLIVE have been so fun. With the coaches' guidance, I’m more confident📌.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Arthur W.
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🙶 My experience so far at ACCLIVE has been better than I expected📌! Competitions have greatly helped my public speaking and vocabulary, including my confidence, which has also helped me in school📌. These benefits were taught by my amazing coaches.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Wenqing J.
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🙶 We get to practice before the actual tournaments, and our coaches help us review which parts of our materials need work and which parts were good📌. With the support of my peers and mentors, I was able to grow a lot📌. They all supported me and ran through each step of the process slowly and clearly.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Angela S.
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GOT QUESTIONS?
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▼ What is Acclive Academy?
Acclive is an online debate academy focusing on recreational & competitive debate for pre-college students.
▼ How Does it Work?
Qualified instructors host online team meets. There are countless teams to fit every students' level. Every student goes through the one-time tryout so we can choose the team optimal for your students' growth.
Team meets discuss world-relevant & current topics, learn about in-round debate strategy, and run practice debates.
Debaters move up teams and levels as they progress their skills. Each level introduces different opportunities and exciting concepts, creating a dynamic environment for student growth.
When students choose to compete in tournaments, our tournament coaches guide students to competitive success.
▼ Am I the right fit?
ACCLIVE adapts to students at every level.
For those STRUGGLING, our classes offer quality instruction and homework assistance.
ADVANCED students are free to advance to HIGHER-LEVEL/GRADE classes, expanding their skills to reach their full potential.
If your student has HIGH POTENTIAL, we aspire them to achieve even greater heights.
▼ Will I compete in tournaments?
Depending on skill level and your students' starting point, debaters are usually ready to compete within 1-3 months.
Competing is OPTIONAL, but it’s highly recommended to attend at least two national tournaments per season for optimal growth and the opportunity to advance to a higher debate team.
▼ How Do You Ensure Quality?
INSTRUCTORS: Acclive hosts only the best, nationally-ranked instructors.
All prospective instructors are first screened based on qualifications. Coaches are then put through intensive review before being live tested in the classroom.
Our instructors are an essential part of what makes Acclive special, and it has been our job to uphold their quality.
CURRICULUM: Acclive's method is time-tested and trusted by over 100+ families around the world.
REVIEWS: Don't just take our word for it--our reviews and ratings make Acclive the #1-rated debate academy.
▼ What/where/why compete?
WHAT: Nationally prestigious tournaments such as the USA Forensics Olympiad, Harvard University, and Stanford University. A limited amount of our very best debaters compete internationally.
WHERE: Mostly online/virtually. Top debaters may choose to compete in some on-site tournaments.
WHY: Based on our past debaters, competing is the best way to grow your debate skills. Also, it's a fun way to bond with teammates and other Acclive debaters!
MORE QUESTIONS?
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▼ How Often Are Tournaments?
There are usually tournaments available to compete in on 2-3 weekends per month. Our debaters usually compete in around 1-2 tournaments per month.
You choose to compete based on your own schedule! Some months, a debater may compete in 2 tournaments, while on a busy month, perhaps not at all. This applies to even our best debaters.
▼ What Topics Are Used in Debates?
Topics are usually current events or public policy issues. Examples can range from climate change to immigration policy.
▼ What Are Examples of Debate Topics?
Here are some examples of past Public Forum Debate topics:
✔️ Resolved: The United States should increase its investment in renewable energy sources.
✔️ Resolved: Social media platforms should be held accountable for the spread of misinformation.
✔️ Resolved: The use of standardized testing should be reduced in U.S. public schools.
✔️ Resolved: The federal government should implement a universal basic income.
✔️ Resolved: The United States should prioritize reducing income inequality over economic growth.
✔️ Resolved: Governments should adopt stricter regulations on cryptocurrency transactions.
✔️ Resolved: Public universities should offer free tuition to in-state students.
✔️ Resolved: The United States should significantly increase its foreign aid to developing countries.
✔️ Resolved: The use of artificial intelligence in the workplace should be regulated to protect workers' rights.
✔️ Resolved: Countries should implement stronger policies to combat plastic pollution in oceans.
▼ How do debate judges decide the winner?
Judges evaluate clarity and strength of arguments, use of evidence, effectiveness of refutations, overall presentation, and persuasiveness.
▼ Why are Tournaments Important?
- Competition Drives Success
- Quickened and Upgraded Training
- Increased Readiness for National Tournaments
▼ How Long are Tournaments?
This varies by tournament. 90% of tournaments span 2 days(over a weekend). A general range is typically 1-3 days.
National tournaments usually consist of multiple rounds, including ~5 preliminary rounds and ~3 elimination rounds, depending on the number of participants.
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