Academy

Speech & Debate Academy (SDA) is an after-school program where youth have an opportunity to learn critical thinking skills and practice public speaking and debate. They will be encouraged to express their own opinions in thoughtful and creative ways.  

Students will meet once a week for ten weeks each term. Classes will be divided by age and experience level. 

  • Fall Term, 10 classes, October to December, 2025
  • Winter Term, 10 classes, January to March, 2026

Registration

  1. Students must be a SEDA member to access Speech & Debate Academy. If you have not registered your child as a member yet, please do so HERE. 
  2. If the student is a registered member, you can register for Academy HERE.  

Try before you buy! To encourage new students to try out classes, the first class is introductory and fun. Payment is not due until after your first class. The registration steps above still need to taken if you are just trying out the first class. 

Registration closes December 30. Registration will close early if spots fill up! 

Classes

Saskatoon Classes hosted at École Canadienne-Française - Pavillon Gustave-Dubois

  • For students in grades 5 to 12
  • Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:45 PM
  • Fall Term - October 9 - December 11
  • Winter Term - January 8 - March 19
  • $200 per term
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Regina Classes hosted at Luther College High School

  • For students in grades 5 to 10
  • 6:15 to 7:45 PM
  • Fall Term, Thursdays - October 9 - December 11
  • Winter Term, Mondays -  January 5 - March 16
  • $200 per term

 Wednesday Virtual Classes  

  • For students in grades 7 to 12
  • Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 PM
  • Fall Term - October 8 - December 10
  • Winter Term - January 7 to March 18
  • $160 per term

 Friday Virtual Classes  

  • For students in grades 5 and 6
  • Fridays from 6:15 to 7:30 PM
  • Fall Term - October 10 - December 19
  • Winter Term - January 9 to March 20
  • $160 per term