Programs
Classes and coaching from high-level debaters.
Group classes of 4–6 and one-to-one private coaching, run online with cameras on. Most families start with the weekly term class.
Start here
The weekly term class.
One small class a week, plus the newsletter and seminar between sessions. Enrolment is per term, and classes are grouped by year level and experience.
- Classes of 4–6 students — everyone speaks, every week
- A high-level coach in every class
- The weekly newsletter and recorded seminar included
- A path into our online tournaments as they launch
Term group classes
Online, cameras on, weekly
- Weekly coaching that builds through the term
- Quizzes and live debates every session
- Feedback after every class
- Cameras on, parent-aware
One to one
Private coaching, one to one.
For students who want to move faster or prepare for a specific competition. Sessions are one to one and built around your child's goals. Places are limited.
Private coaching
One to one, online
- One to one, built around your child's goals
- Weekly newsletter and recorded seminar included
- By application — places are limited
The coaches
Who your child trains with.
Every class is coached by a debater who has competed at the top level of school or university debating.
Jehiel Pather
Founder & Head Coach
- NSW State Team
- Australasian Debating Championship — champion
- Deputy Chief Adjudicator, Australian Intervarsity Debating Championship 2026
Oliver Bardsley
Founder & Coach
- Australasian Debating Championship — champion
- Australian Intervarsity Championship — best speaker
Jade Di Girolamo
Founder & Coach
- NSW State Squad
- Chief Adjudicator, Australian Intervarsity Debating Championship 2027
- Evatt Model UN Competition — NSW State Champion
Maya Garg
Coach
- NSW State Team Captain 2025
- World Schools Championship — grand-finalist & 9th best speaker 2025
- Australasian Debating Championship — semi-finalist 2026
Jack Glass
Coach
- World University Debating Championship — semi-finalist 2026
- Australasian Debating Championship — semi-finalist 2025
- Deputy Chief Adjudicator — Australian National Debating Championship
- NSW State Team reserve 2022
Michael Kwak
Coach
- NSW State Team Captain 2024
- Australian National Team 2024
- Economics, Yale University
Catherine Chen
Coach
- Auckland Representative Team
- New Zealand Schools — best speaker & grand-finalist
- Australian Intervarsity Debating Championship — semi-finalist
Small by design
4–6 students per class, so everyone speaks every session.
Cameras on
Every student is on screen and taking part for the whole class.
Parent-aware
You always know what we're working on and how it's going.
Enrol
Enrol your child.
For a weekly term class or private coaching, fill in the enrolment form and we'll confirm your child's place and the next steps by email.
- 1Fill in the form — two minutes, no payment now
- 2We reply with a placement, usually within 24 hours
- 3Confirm the spot and your child starts
Form not loading? Email admin@debatebetter.au and we'll take it from there.
Not sure which
Tell us about your child.
Send an enquiry with their year level and experience, and we'll recommend the right starting point.