Debate

Debate summer course in Cambridge, St Andrews and Yale, by ISSOS.

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Key Details

June - August 2025
Provider: ISSOS
Ages: For ages 13 to 18
Fees: £7100 / 3 weeks
Duration: 3 weeks

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Course Summary

Debate is a highly useful academic skill that gives students an advantage both in school and when applying to top universities. The ISSOS Debate programme will cover everything from the most basic of introductions and public speaking techniques to advanced argument structures and theories.

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Course Highlights

Acquire the ability and confidence to communicate effectively
Learn techniques from leading debate coaches
Take part in energetic debates on exciting contemporary issues
Gain knowledge of a wide range of subject areas
Learn to form arguments and improve essay structure
Grow in confidence and self-esteem
Debate at the historic debating chambers of the University of St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale Universities
39 hours of tuition
Pair this class with one of our exciting elective options

What's Included?

We offer an all-inclusive 3-week residential stay at one of our exclusive University locations for students between the ages of 13 - 18
Students choose one Academic and one Elective option from the progamme.
Everyone takes part in exciting activities, evening programmes and cultural trips.
Each nationality is limited to 10% of the total intake of students to ensure a truly international experience.

Accommodation

All of our students are housed in the University halls of residence, in an area exclusive to ISSOS, where the student groups are divided by gender and also by age range. Each student will be allocated a shared or single room. The majority of rooms in our accommodation are shared, but any students who require a single, or shared, room for medical reasons will be given priority when we allocate rooms. All students in shared rooms will be sharing with someone of the same age and gender. Their roommate will be of a different nationality to them and they will not be sharing with someone they already know.

Tuition

Students choose one academic subject, which they will pair with one of our elective classes, to focus on for the 3 weeks at ISSOS. All academic classes meet for 3 hours each weekday morning and are taught by our highly qualified team of teaching staff who are all experienced, working professionals in their subject areas.

Extracurricular Activities

During their three weeks at our campuses, outside of their classes, we provide an action packed and fun filled programme of events and immerse our students in the UK and USA's rich and unique culture and introduce them to some of its best-loved landmarks, towns and cities.