Velocity of Thought · Voice of Leadership
Small-group coaching from world and continental champions, for students aged 7 to 17 who want to think sharper, speak with conviction and compete at the highest level.
Entry is by assessment only · Every candidate receives a personalised Report Card valued at US$100
01 — Our approach
Students learn to build clear, logical arguments that hold up under scrutiny.
Defending and challenging ideas in real time sharpens thinking like nothing else.
Each student is challenged at the right level, and stretched as they grow.
Precise, competition-grade feedback from coaches who judge at world level.
months to delivering structured, confident arguments
months to stepping onto the international competition stage
02 — Programs
Limited, small cohorts on Microsoft Teams, so every student speaks in every session and gets a coach's full attention.
Strong foundations in argument construction, speaker roles and delivery, built through structured, confidence-first lessons.
Preparation for local and international tournaments: case-building, advanced rebuttal and strategy across major formats.
Confidence, clarity and creativity through speech practice, storytelling and personalised feedback.
03 — The coaching team
A team of 25+ international coaches. Meet some of the champions, finalists and adjudicators who lead our classes.
Head Coach · CEO & Co-Founder
NUS Business School, Singapore
An internationally recognised debater and co-founder of EduDrift, whose interactive teaching style helps every student reach their full potential.
Coach · Author
United Kingdom
Began debating at 10 to overcome a fear of public speaking; known for making complex ideas simple.
Computer Science · Indonesia
Champion & Best EFL Speaker, Worlds 2025 · Grand Finalist, UADC 2026
Psychologist · Europe
Champion (ESL), Worlds 2024 · Open Quarterfinalist, European Championships 2026
Lawyer · Malaysia
Champion, World Public Speaking 2021 · Harvard Diplomacy Award 2022
Public Speaker · USA
Finalist & Top 3 ESL Speaker, WIDPSC 2021
Political Science · Bulgaria
National Top 10 Speaker 2022 & 2023 · National Quarterfinalist 2023
Curriculum Developer
Medical Doctor · New Zealand
Debate is not about winning arguments, it is about mastering the way you think.
Andre
Head Coach & Co-Founder
04 — The student journey
Every pathway is personalised to the student's age, experience and goals, and adjusted as they grow.
Students pass an assessment to join. An Interview Report maps strengths, level and the right starting point.
Formats, speaker roles, argument building and rebuttal fundamentals.
A new real-world theme each week, building depth, vocabulary and strategy.
A detailed performance report with achievements and next steps.
Milestone tournaments matched to each student's level.
2026–27 Tournament calendar
05 — For parents
Clear reporting at every stage, so you always know where your child stands and where they are heading.
A structured evaluation of strengths, current level and the most suitable pathway.
Written by coaches: progress, achievements and personalised recommendations.
Homework set a week ahead, coach notes after each class, and recordings kept for 120 days.
Strategic team formation and a roadmap of tournaments suited to your child's level.
06 — Results
Before Volo, I dreaded speaking up in class. Now rebuttals are my favourite part. My coaches taught me how to structure an argument in minutes, and that confidence carries into everything I do.
The feedback is so specific. After every round I know exactly what to fix. Training with coaches who have competed at Worlds pushed me further than I thought I could go.
Recent student results
07 — Enrolment
Places are offered to students who pass the entry assessment. Fees and intake dates are shared with successful candidates.
One semester · 3 months
Two semesters · 6 months
Four semesters · 12 months
08 — Questions
Students aged 7 to 17 who pass our entry assessment, placed by age, experience and goals.
Students typically deliver structured arguments within three months, and many are ready for international competition within six.
Debate: British Parliamentary, Asian Parliamentary, WSDC and World Scholar's Cup. Public speaking: WIDPSC and Model United Nations.
Yes. Live, interactive small-group classes run on Microsoft Teams, with recordings available for 120 days.
Beginners are welcome to apply. Every student takes the entry assessment, and those who join start with Fundamentals of Debating: formats, speaker roles and constructing an argument.
Admission to Volo is by assessment: students must pass it to join the academy. It is a short interview with one of our coaches, and every candidate receives a personalised Debate Assessment Report Card (valued at US$100) with their strengths and a recommended pathway.
Limited places each intake
Every Volo student joins by passing an assessment with one of our coaches. Each candidate receives a personalised Debate Assessment Report Card, valued at US$100, at no cost.
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