2025
Fall Courses

From Introduction classes for complete beginners to our competitive squads program, Atlantic Ivy's 2025 Fall Course Catalogue provides options for students of all experience levels.

Atlantic IV - Course Catalog

Atlantic IV

2025 Fall Semester • Dubai | Abu Dhabi | Online

Public Speaking

Build confidence, composure, and essential speaking skills

Ages 5-7

1A Intro to Public Speaking

For our youngest students looking to find their voice. This course teaches confidence, composure, and basic speech techniques through a combination of games, storytelling challenges, and impromptu activities.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Sunday 1-3PM (Dubai)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 5-7

2A Intro to Public Speaking II

For students who have completed 1A and want to continue to grow as speakers. This course focuses on challenging them to add greater content and depth to their speeches while still being accessible, fun, and engaging.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Sunday 1-3PM (Dubai)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 8-10

3A Intro to Public Speaking & Debate I

An introductory course designed to build confidence and essential speaking skills. Students learn basic speech structure, delivery, and build confidence through practical exercises. Perfect for beginners developing strong foundations.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Saturday 9:30-11:30AM (Dubai), Thursday 5-7PM (Abu Dhabi), Thursday 6-8PM (Online)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 8-10

4A Intro to Public Speaking & Debate II

For students who have completed the 3A course. This class builds upon their strong Public Speaking Foundations to introduce the basics of competitive debate and formal argumentation in a supportive environment alongside more challenging speaking activities.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Friday 2-4PM (Dubai)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)

Debate Academy

Comprehensive debate training with competitive focus

Ages 10-13

5A Junior Debate Academy I

A comprehensive introduction to debate for younger students. Classes teach the basics through lectures, drills, and practice rounds. Students focus on the constructing arguments, utilizing basic world knowledge, and building public speaking skills.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 10 Students
Time & Location: Friday 1-3PM, Sunday 9:30-11:30AM (Dubai), Saturday 4-6PM (Abu Dhabi), Wednesday 6-8PM (Online)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 10-13

6A Junior Debate Academy II

For students who have already completed Junior Debate Academy I. This course focuses on introducing students to more advanced argumentative techniques, different formats, and supporting local and online tournament attendance.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 10 Students
Time & Location: Friday 4-6PM, Saturday 1-3PM (Dubai)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 10-13

6B Junior Model United Nations

Half debate, half MUN, this is our premier class for younger students interested in both activities. Students build essential world knowledge through drafting resolutions, debating current events, and learning about pressing global issues.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 14 Students
Time & Location: Sunday 6-8PM (Dubai)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 13-17

7A Senior Debate Academy I

For students over the age of 14, this class provides an strong introduction to the World Schools and British Parliamentary Debate formats with a focus on argument generation, world knowledge, and preparing students to attend their first competitions.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Sunday 9:30-11:30AM (Dubai), Sunday 2-4PM (Abu Dhabi), Thursday 6-8PM (Online)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)

Scholars Program

Elite training for competitive debaters with tournament focus

Ages 12-15

8A Junior WSDC Scholars

Experienced World Schools debaters meet twice a week to practice against each other and learn advanced strategies from coaches. This course is geared towards students interested in active tournament attendance and pursuing top competitive awards.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 48 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Sunday 1:00-3:00PM (Dubai), Wednesday 6-8PM (Online Practice Round)
5700 AED 6300 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 12-15

8B Junior American Scholars

Students meet twice a week to practice Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas debate in preparation for competitions like Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, and Columbia online.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 48 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Friday 2-4PM (Dubai), Tuesday 6-8PM (Online Practice Round)
5700 AED 6300 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 14-17

9A Senior WSDC Scholars

Experienced World Schools debaters meet twice a week to practice against each other and learn advanced strategies from coaches. This course is geared towards students interested in active tournament attendance and pursuing top competitive awards.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Saturday 4-6PM (Dubai), Thursday 6-8PM (Online Practice Round)
5700 AED 6300 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 14-17

9B Senior American Scholars

Students meet twice a week to practice Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas debate in preparation for competitions like Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, and Columbia online.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Sunday 3:30-5:30PM (Dubai), Tuesday 6-8PM (Online Practice Round)
3800 AED 6300 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)

Specialized Courses

Unique programs for creative writing, academic skills, and emerging technologies

Ages 9-12

Junior Creative Writing

Students learn how to write short stories from start to finish with a professional creative writing tutor. They then apply this knowledge by creating a short portfolio of works and submitting to competitions, including the Emirates Literature Foundation contest.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 6 Students
Time & Location: Thursday 5:30-7:30PM (Online)
2600 AED 3000 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 13+

Senior Academic Writing

Students learn advanced academic essay writing and research skills and produce pieces across a variety of subjects such as economics, philosophy, and international relations. They then produce polished submissions for contests like the Harvard International Review.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Wednesday 5:30-7:30PM (Online)
2600 AED 3000 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 10-14, 14+

World Scholars Cup

Taught by Shaurya Chandravanshi, former Top Scholar from the UAE at the Yale WSC, this class teaches advanced techniques in Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, Scholar's Bowl, and Scholar's Challenge - focusing on a different section each week.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 8 Students
Time & Location: Monday 5:30-7:30PM (Online), Wednesday 5:30-7:30PM (Online)
2600 AED 3000 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)
Ages 10-14, 14+

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Students learn the basic theory behind AI, Large Language Models, and their common applications. They then use AI Tools, such as Lovable, to create their own working, AI powered, application that can be displayed as part of a portfolio. No coding experience required.

Duration: Sept 13 - Dec 1
Total Hours: 24 Hours
Class Size: 5 Students
Time & Location: Friday 6:00-8:00PM (Online)
3800 AED 4200 AED
Early Bird (Before September 1st)

Public Speaking & Debate Training

Our coaches collaborate closely with students to explore their interests and pinpoint areas for growth. With a diverse and experienced team specializing in a range of debate topics and formats, we craft tailored learning plans for each student.

This approach offers students a variety of perspectives and the flexibility to grasp debate concepts in a way that aligns with their unique strengths and learning styles.

We cultivate a supportive learning environment that promotes growth, critical thinking, and adaptability—empowering students to excel.

Classes are categorized into levels based on the skill ability of the student.

We also offer 1-on-1 private sessions

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Personalized Career Curriculum Track

Atlantic Ivy reimagines edtech by fusing academics, personal passions, and career prep into a seamless, future-ready journey. Our adaptive modules build persuasion, critical thinking, and argumentation—tailored to each student’s interests, from arts to sciences to business.

Personalized Track Highlights
01.
Writing Track

In today’s world, clear communication is power. Atlantic Ivy’s writing classes are designed to sharpen students’ abilities to express their ideas with clarity and confidence.

Our writing modules focus on:
Persuasive Essays
Research Paper
Creative Writing
Original thought development
02.
AI Application & Safety

As AI becomes a critical part of our daily lives, Atlantic Ivy ensures 
that students don’t just use AI tools—they understand them. This 
course equips students with:

An understanding of how AI works and where it’s headed.

Hands-on opportunities to ethically apply AI in debate, 
research, and communication.

Practical knowledge about digital safety, data privacy, and 
responsible tech use.

We empower students to be smart users and thoughtful 
creators in the age of AI.

03.
Business Track

Built for the next generation of leaders—students who want to 
create, innovate, and confidently lead in any environment. This 
program blends the foundational elements of business with the 
powerful communication skills needed to thrive in today’s 
competitive world. Students will learn about:

Entrepreneurship & Strategy: Develop business ideas, understand 
product-market fit, and explore how startups scale

Marketing & Branding: Learn how to position ideas effectively, tell 
compelling brand stories, and use social media strategically

Pitching & Public Speaking: Master the art of the business 
pitch—from elevator talks to full investor presentations. Gain 
confidence in front of an audience through structured speech 
training

College Admissions

For select students, Atlantic Ivy offers college admissions consulting. Our program is 
built to give students a strategic advantage in one of the most competitive and defining chapters of their academic journey.

We go beyond checkbox applications—we cultivate authentic, 
standout candidates.

By combining thoughtful strategy, compelling storytelling, and essential 
skill development, our approach empowers students to navigate the admissions process with 
confidence, clarity, and a narrative that’s uniquely their own.

Competition Opportunities

Atlantic Ivy bridges the gap between the Gulf region and the world’s leading academic institutions. Through exclusive partnerships with universities like Harvard and Oxford, we offer students across the GCC the opportunity to compete on international stages, sharpen their debate skills, and gain exposure to global academic excellence. Join us in connecting top students through the power of speech, critical thinking, and transformative educational experiences.

ICYD (Partnership with Oxford Union & Cambridge Union) -May 3rd

Yale Invitational - TBD

Famous Debate Alumni

Debate has shaped influential leaders, including U.S. Presidents Kennedy and Obama, Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Alito, and business icons Bezos and Turner. Through debate, they honed persuasion, critical thinking, and leadership—key to their success.

Learn more

Oprah Winfrey

Legendary Talk Show Host

Class of 1971 l East Nashville High School, Tennessee

"[Speech and Debate] gives you a sense of confidence in speaking in front of people, a sense of presence a sense of pride. It's the power of words to influence ideas, to uncover higher truth, to change minds, and for a lot of people, even change lives."

Samuel Alito

US Supreme Court Justice

Class of 1968 l Trenton Hamilton East High School, New Jersey

"The skills developed through competitive debate   are not limited to helping a legal career: top notch research skills, quick analytic thinking, and strong public speaking tools are needed to be successful in almost any profession."

Elinor Ostrom

Noble Prize Winner in Economics

Class of 1951 l Beverly Hills High School, California

"Learning debate was an important early impact on my ways of thinking.  You are taught there are always two sides to a public policy question, and you have to learn a good argument for both sides as well as knowing how to critique both sides."

87%
Debate students saw increase in analytical skills
7x
Debaters are even more likely to  have a job after graduation
20%
More likely to be admitted to Top 10 University.
20%
Increase in grade point average.