Premier Global Debate
and Speech Academy

Prove your point. Make a statement.

Shaping voices through critical thinking

For the Future Leaders

At Ethos, we don't just teach debate — we shape values. Through systematic training, students develop:

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Critical Thinking

In a world with rapid technological advancements, judgment is the key skill everyone must possess. Students learn the ability to analyze a position from multiple perspectives through debating.

Effective Communication

Success requires the communication skills that speech and debate teaches, including confidence, understanding how to adjust to the audience, and effective delivery.

Leadership & Teamwork

Students learn to express their perspective, prepare with other students, and lead group discussions and conversations that equip them for collaboration.

Knowledge

Debating at Ethos teaches students to be proficient at a wide range of subject areas, including economics, international relations, law, politics, and psychology.

Intellectual Curiosity

Through exploring a wide range of subject areas, students are exposed to a variety of topics that allow them to gain a passion for learning and an understanding of what they are most interested in.

Registration for 2026-2027 is open year-round!

Spaces available for all students in G1-12

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What we offer

Our Programs

Debating Program
Debating Program

Build critical thinking and argumentation skills

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Public Speaking Program
Public Speaking Program

Develop confident and persuasive speaking skills

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Holiday Camps
Holiday Camps

Intensive skill development during winter, spring, and summer breaks

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What makes us unique

Why Ethos

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30+
Debate Champions
Canada
50%
of Team Canada
Speech
20+
Top 20 Finishes at Speech Worlds

What our students say

Testimonials

Joining Ethos Academy was one of the best decisions I've ever made. We all know how dramatically Ethos elevates your debating ability — Jason, Anna, and Harish are without question the best people to help you become a stronger debater. This year I was admitted to Harvard, and I can honestly say I probably wouldn't have made it in without Ethos. Debate itself was a huge help throughout the college application process: I learned to read essay prompts the same way I'd analyze a motion, picking out what colleges really wanted to know and then strategically building a clear, coherent, persuasive story. I also wrote about my growth through debate in many of my essays — how it shaped me into someone more confident and self-aware. I can say without exaggeration that it was joining Ethos that opened the door to my dream school.
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About Ethos Academy

Prove your point. Make a statement.

Our founding philosophy is simple: empower the mind through language, and shape character through thought. We aim to help students not only win debates but also win in life.

Jason Xiao
Jason Xiao
Founder and Head of Debate
Jason Xiao
Founder and Head of Debate
  • 2019–2022: Coach of 3 consecutive World Champion teams
  • 2022–2023: 10 students selected for Team Canada
  • 2024–2025: 11 students selected for Team Canada
  • Former coach of Stanford and Harvard's Debating Unions
  • Graduated from Oxford Law school
Anna Saint
Anna Saint
Co-Founder and Head of Speech
Anna Saint
Co-Founder and Head of Speech
  • Head debate & speech coach at a top Vancouver private school
  • Over 10 years of experience teaching debate and public speaking
  • Mentored 30+ students selected for Canada's National Teams
  • Guided 20+ students to a Top 20 finish at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships and coached the 2026 World Champion
  • Former Coach of the Denmark National Debate Team and the Moroccan National Speech Team
What sets us apart

Founded by coaches who stay in the classroom.

At many academies, founders step back as the business grows. At Ethos, Jason and Anna remain actively involved — setting curriculum standards, mentoring coaches, and ensuring every student receives the same championship-level instruction that built our reputation.

The standard is set at the top — and we keep it there.

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