Build your Confidence & Creativity

Skills for and beyond the classroom

We focus exclusively on teaching students to think, write and speak.

Since 2014, we have developed a holistic approach to help students discover and grow their personal style of effective communication.

We offer tailored courses in Debating, English and Public Speaking taught by some of the most accomplished debaters, speakers and writers in Australia.

We prioritise long-term growth over short-term results, ensuring that confidence stems from mastery instead of memory.

Our classes.

We focus exclusively on building communication skills. We excel at teaching students how to adapt and improvise writing and speaking in simulated pressured environments. Our unique approach builds core lifelong skills necessary to succeed in anyone's academic, professional and personal lives.

Trusted teachers and staff.

Our team is here to help you fulfil your potential regardless of experience, school or grade. Our teachers aren't just good on paper, they are  nationally recognised communicators with backgrounds in debating, writing and speaking. All of our staff are experienced in teaching and coaching from early education to secondary education.

Accomplished Debaters,
Writers & Speakers

Management with Real
Teaching Experience

Stable Teacher Engagement

Low Staff Turnover

Small Classes.
Personalised.
Quality
Feedback.

135+

Students received a selective/scholarship
offer of their preference

90%

Students reported to
have an increase in
their confidence

65+

Students received an
offer to their university
/ program of choice

Data complied from students who have enrolled for at least one year, reported by parents and students.

Confidence & Creativity -
At every level.

Our students have found success at every level. Whether it is becoming more confident to ask questions during class, or competing at the highest level.

55+

School Representatives
(Regional, State, National)

29

Debating / Public Speaking
Finalists

1000+

Students have attended
Sydney Debating College

75%

Students earned at least a distinction
in speaking examinations

Personal growth beyond marks.

SK. Shin

Parent - Debating, Public Speaking

"After having sent both my kids to this place, I can safely say that they excel in their teaching abilities, not just as a debating coach, but as a mentor. My kids were able to improve their confidence and speaking skills throughout the time they have been at SDC... [always speaking] highly of the teachers."

North Sydney Boys High School - School Captain, SRC
North Sydney Girls High School
Grand Finals Winner - UN Negotiations Competition
Best Delegate - University of Sydney Model UN 
Finalist - Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition
Emerging Leaders Award - Macquarie University

Personal growth beyond marks.

Peter L.

Parent - Debating & Public Speaking

"Enrolling my daughter in this debating school has been a transformative experience. Not only did it enhance her confidence... but it also instilled in her a love for public speaking and critical thinking.

I highly recommend this school to parents seeking a nurturing environment
where their children can develop essential life skills, gain confidence, and excel in interviews and debates."

Full Academic Scholarship - Meriden School
Opportunity Class - Beecroft Public School

Personal growth beyond marks.

Peter L.

Parent - Debating & Public Speaking

"Enrolling my daughter in this debating school has been a transformative experience. Not only did it enhance her confidence... but it also instilled in her a love for public speaking and critical thinking."

Full Academic Scholarship - Meriden School
Opportunity Class - Beecroft Public School

Personal growth beyond marks.

Sue K.

Parent - English, Debating & Public Speaking

"Sydney Debating College helped my daughter to improve her public speaking skills and confidence, as well as her ability to generate ideas on the spot. The writing class [broadened] my daughter's perspective and [prepared her] for the private school scholarship exam."

James Ruse Agricultural High School
Offer - Full Academic Scholarship to Barker College
Regional Finalist - Multicultural Speaking Competition (2021, 2022)
Writing Excellence - Oz Kids in Print (2022)

Personal growth beyond marks.

Y. Kang

Parent - Debating & Public Speaking

"My daughter has greatly enjoyed and learnt a lot [at SDC]... They foster open and positive environments in classes which has helped her gain more confidence in her debating and public speaking skills. The teachers also do their best to help every student succeed with their enthusiasm and dedication evident in the high quality content taught in every lesson..."

James Ruse Agricultural High School
Opportunity Class - North Rocks
High Distinction - ASCA Speaking Grading

FAQs.

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Sydney, Australia.

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