English debate education for students who want to think beyond the classroom — from a first debate to the international stage.
Classes are built on 3-on-3 parliamentary formats — World Schools (WSDC) and Asian Parliamentary — and our coaches also train British Parliamentary, Public Forum, impromptu speaking, and interpretive reading.
Pick the sentence that sounds most like your child. We'll show you where they'd start.
Every DFAV student climbs the same ladder: learn the fundamentals, apply them to real issues, sharpen them under pressure — and, for those who want it, compete. Choose your child's age group, then select a level.
Foundations, Intermediate, and Advanced each run as Cycle A and Cycle B. Both teach the same skills with different motions and current-affairs themes — so students build confidence over two cycles without repeating content.
Each level ends with a clear goalpost. Coaches recommend the next step based on progress, and students can always repeat a level with a new topic set to build mastery first.
It isn't a fixed set of lessons. It trains through the term around actual domestic and international tournaments, and students join once a coach confirms they're ready.
Not sure which level fits?New to debate? Start with Foundations at any age. Debated before? A short placement conversation with a coach will confirm the right level.
Book a placement chatDebate builds more than speeches. It builds leaders.
Instead of memorizing facts, students learn to build an argument, listen to the other side, and answer with structure and confidence.
From Vietnam to the world stage. DFAV students compete at national and international tournaments — and win.
For many, this was their very first tournament — their first speech in front of judges.
Following the Oxford Qualifiers win, DFAV students continued their streak at one of Vietnam's oldest and most prestigious tournaments.
Vietnam's first-ever national team at WIDPSC — a milestone for the country's debate and public speaking community.
Competed against teams from Canada, China, India, the Netherlands, and across the UK after winning the Vietnam Qualifiers.
70+ teams competed nationwide. Nguyễn Phan Anh won Best Speaker in both the Extended and MS brackets — in their very first tournament with DFAV.
Two DFAV teams competed across three demanding days of tough motions and experienced opponents.
DFAV's international debut — testing our students against experienced school teams from across the region.
Students recognized again and again for argumentation, delivery, and strategic thinking.
A structured calendar of national and international tournaments across formats and levels.
Our coaches have competed, judged, and coached at the world's top championships. Students gain debate technique — and the discipline and confidence to take on complex ideas.
Founder & CEO · Head Coach, WSDC Team Vietnam
Led WSDC Team Vietnam to the country's first-ever World Championship break, followed by three consecutive years of breaking at the global level.
Teaches: MSHS Advanced, ES & MSHS Competition Prep, HS Varsity (Honors)
Head Coach, Senior Programs (G8–12) · Coach, WSDC Team Vietnam
Competitive success across four continents, bringing high-level strategy to students preparing for international tournaments.
Teaches: MSHS Intermediate, MSHS Advanced, MSHS Competition Prep, HS Varsity (Honors)
Head Coach, Junior Programs (G4–8)
International adjudication leadership combined with classroom training, specializing in middle school debate and curriculum-based debate education.
Teaches: ES & MSHS Foundations, ES & MSHS Intermediate, ES Advanced, ES Competition Prep
Specialized training, guest sessions, and advisory support alongside our core team.
Brighton College Vietnam
The Olympia Schools
TrueNorth School
Vinschool
ISPHQuestions parents often ask. Still unsure? Talk to your child's coach or reach out to our team.
If your child has never debated before, Foundations is the right starting point at any age. If they have some experience — through school, another program, or a previous DFAV cycle — a quick placement conversation with a coach will confirm the right level.
We recommend it. A and B cover the same skill tier with different topics, so completing both gives your child the practice they need to move up with real confidence — though a coach may recommend otherwise based on individual progress.
That's completely normal, and not a setback. Students can repeat a level with a new topic set to build mastery before advancing — the roadmap is designed to support that.
Both are coach-driven decisions based on consistent effort and performance through the cycle. Your child's coach will raise it with you directly when the time comes — but you're always welcome to ask.
Tell us a little about your child and we'll recommend the right level and next class. Every enquiry goes straight to the DFAV team.
