A National Speech and Debate Platform

Ivy League Speech and Debate Coaching

Our students learn from topic experts, hand-picked from Columbia, Harvard, UPenn, and Yale. 150+ tournament champions and counting.

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Virtual small-group coaching with Ivy League instructors. Grades 3-10.
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150+ Champions

We create champion debaters with over 150 rounds won.

10:1 Coach Ratio

Small groups with dedicated coaches for maximum growth.

11 Step Curriculum

Our curriculum guides students through an 11-step rotational model.

About Our Platform

Where Confident Debaters are Made!

Founded in 2014, Early Scholars is a national speech and debate platform that brings Ivy League-caliber coaching to students in grades 3-10. Our proprietary 11-step rotational curriculum alternates between instruction, public speaking games, independent work, and debate drills to maximize learning — available through live programs, self-paced online courses, and franchise partnerships nationwide.

Our coaching team is trained at Columbia, Harvard, UPenn, and Yale. Together, they have produced 150+ tournament champions across the country.

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"Erin, thank you so much for what you have done for our kids. Sammie and Aiden have learned a lot in such a short time. Their confidence and self-esteem have improved tremendously."
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