Debate coaching
International coaching that helps students develop their ideas, strengthen their reasoning, and turn a point of view into a persuasive argument.
Debate for
everyone.
Debate coaching, free tournaments, and mentorship for students who might not otherwise have access.
14countries connected
78schools reached
$4,000+raised to date
~1,100students reached
Making debate
more accessible.
Students have unequal access to information and educational opportunities.
Argumentum is an international nonprofit bringing debate membership, coaching, and mentorship to students with fewer opportunities to access them.
We connect young people across countries and classrooms, helping them build stronger arguments, explore new perspectives, and find the confidence to speak up.
How school partnerships workWhat we do.
Coaching, competition, and opportunities to learn from experienced debaters.
Free tournaments
Four free debate tournaments held so far. A chance to test ideas, meet other debaters, and learn together, with all donations going to partner schools and learning centres.
Mentorship & seminars
Three mentorship networking events connecting students with recruited debaters from around the world. Students choose the programs and seminars that interest them.
Where we work.
Working with approximately 1,100 students across 78 schools in 14 countries.
Where we’re connected
Canada · United States · Colombia · Panama · United Kingdom · Luxembourg · India · Pakistan · Philippines · Vietnam · Kenya · China · Rwanda · Ghana
Where we’re building connections
Brazil · Mexico · Germany · South Korea
These connections are in progress.A student’s experience
“Tiana has coached me for the past two years on Discord and she is very thoughtful, patient, and enthusiastic throughout each lesson. She has taught me a lot about economics and media motions and has made my arguments a lot stronger. She never makes me feel like I am a student, rather I feel like a friend. She makes tournaments fun, educational, and I am very thankful for her.”
PedroGrade 8 · Philippines
Inside our lessons.
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Meet the team.
A team of five students organizing tournaments, educational seminars, and international coaching.
Tiana
Co-founder
Tiana is a Grade 12 student at Oakville Trafalgar High School, passionate about combining business and social justice.
In ten years, she hopes to use quantitative risk modelling to identify which interventions and policies help people facing homelessness.
Jay
Co-founder
Jay is a Grade 12 student at Glenforest Secondary School with a strong interest in politics, business, and entrepreneurship.
Drawn to the intersection of law and business, he aspires to become a corporate lawyer advising businesses on complex legal and commercial matters.
Contact us.
Our programs run through school partnerships.
For schools ＋
Schools pay a flat annual fee for access to Argumentum’s programs. At the end of the year, the money is returned to the school in the form of educational resources.
For families & supporters ＋
Families around the world support Argumentum after seeing the difference it has made for their children. Donations from our tournaments go to partner schools and learning centres.
For students ＋
Participation is arranged through our partner schools rather than an individual signup form. Email us to ask about joining through your school.
Joining through your school?
Email us with your name and school to ask about participating.