NAVI Debate
Empower Your Voice. Build Your Future.
We deliver a world-class debate program for students in grades 3–12. Our mission is simple: help students find their voice, build confidence, and develop the critical thinking and leadership skills they’ll use for a lifetime.
Programs for Every Stage
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
High School (Grades 9–12)
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
Build Confidence & Curiosity – Learn public speaking, active listening, and teamwork through fun, age-appropriate debates
Middle (Grades 6–8)
High School (Grades 9–12)
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
Think Critically & Compete – Master debate formats, develop strategic questioning, and join local & national tournaments.
High School (Grades 9–12)
High School (Grades 9–12)
High School (Grades 9–12)
Lead & Excel – Craft advanced arguments, research, and compete at national & international levels to prepare for top college admissions.
Unlock Your Potential
Leadership & Teamwork
Competitive Tournaments
Leadership & Teamwork
NAVI Leadership & Volunteer/Community Service
Students participating in active NAVI leadership (President, VP, Captain, Treasurer, Secretary).
We offer several volunteer and community services through the NAVI partnership.
Result-Driven Program
Competitive Tournaments
Leadership & Teamwork
Awards & Recognition
NAVI students participate in competitions throughout the year and join our summer camp to strengthen their skills, earn recognition, and prepare strategically for the season with expert coaching and mentorship.
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
National, International & Regional Debate Tournaments
Students can join up to 20 national & international, 8 regional, and multiple virtual & in-person tournaments. Including Harvard, Georgetown, Stanford, TOC, Berkeley Tournaments.
Official Partnerships
Competitive Tournaments
Competitive Tournaments
with Debate US
Operated in official partnership with Debate US, NAVI provides comprehensive admissions consulting, strategic profile development, and expert tournament preparation.
Outstanding coaching team
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Founder of DebateUS and former Debate Coach for the Harvard Debate Council (2004-2015), Stefan was instrumental in the development of Public Forum debate in China and has supported programs in the Dominican Republic, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
Johnny Thompson
Stefan Bauschard
Stefan Bauschard
Johnny Thompson is a second-year Harvard Law student and a graduate of Yale University. Actively coaching international written debate competitions. He has been coaching with our program for 3 years.
Jazmine Pickens
Stefan Bauschard
Jazmine Pickens
Jazmine Pickens is the Assistant Director of the Harvard Debate Council. She has been a coach at the HDC since 2019 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma and became the Assistant Director in January 2023.
we compete, learn, and grow together
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Happy New year!
Watch as we celebrate our students' incredible achievements throughout 2025. Through our specialized education consulting and debate programs, we've watched these amazing young minds develop confidence, critical thinking skills, and academic excellence. Every award, every smile, every moment of growth - we're so proud! Thank you for being part of the Navi Education family. Ready to start your own success story in 2026? See What's Possible for Your Child