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Shaping voices through critical thinking
At Ethos, we don't just teach debate — we shape values. Through systematic training, students develop:
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.
Success requires the communication skills that speech and debate teaches, including confidence, understanding how to adjust to the audience, and effective delivery.
Students learn to express their perspective, prepare with other students, and lead group discussions and conversations that equip them for collaboration.
Debating at Ethos teaches students to be proficient at a wide range of subject areas, including economics, international relations, law, politics, and psychology.
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.
What we offer
What makes us unique
Ethos was founded by 3-time world champion coach, Jason Xiao, in order to ensure that students get the highest quality of debate education. At Ethos, there are three central parts of our educational philosophy that help us to stand out. First, we have world-class coaching from coaches who have succeeded at the highest levels of debating and pass on their own experiences to students, with numerous coaches winning or making the finals of international championships such as the European and World Championships. Second, we believe in challenging students of all ages and levels by exposing them to a wide variety of complex current events and lectures in advanced subject areas such as economics, politics, and international relations. Lastly, we care about our students and go the extra mile; from delivering feedback past class time, to writing our students reference letters, to assisting in university applications — our commitment to our students comes from a genuine place of care and passion.
What our students say
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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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.


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.
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