At the Vancouver Institute of Public Speaking and Debate, we are dedicated to empowering youth through the art of communication. Our specialized classes focus on enhancing public speaking and debate skills, providing a supportive environment where young individuals can develop confidence, critical thinking, and eloquence. By fostering these essential skills, we aim to prepare our students for future academic, professional, and personal success.
At VIPSD, our dedicated coaches are experienced professionals committed to nurturing young communicators. With expertise in public speaking, debate, and educational excellence, our instructors provide personalized guidance in a supportive learning environment. They inspire students to develop confidence, critical thinking skills, and a passion for effective communication.
“I have been learning public speaking for several years, but I have never really participated in any competitions. Thanks to my instructor Ms. Carol Carter, I have been encouraged sign up for the Stanford High School Speech and Debate Tournament. From picking my topic I wanted to speak about, to performing the speech, I gained valuable experience and learned a lot from the other competitors. At first, the amount of words I had to memorize was pretty daunting, but after many hours of practice, guidance from Ms. Carter, and support from APASS team, I started to really enjoy delivering the speech from the heart. Overall, this competition was very insightful and motivates me to become an even better public speaker!”
“I have started to learn public speaker since Fall 2020 and I have learned a lot from my instructors Ms. Julie Howgate and Ms. Carol Carter. The Stanford tournament was such an emotional rollercoaster and my adrenaline was shooting up and down! I would truly like to thank the teachers and APASS Team for helping me hand in hand and leading me to today! You guys are really HEROES HAHA!!”
”I have started learning Debate with Coach Fredrick Ni when I was grade 6. A challenge that I have overcome would be my timidness. I have a naturally shy, introverted disposition, and my demeanor is often very reserved. A few years ago, I would not make any attempt at stepping out of my comfort zone, and I would not take learning opportunities unless forced upon me. ... The slow realization that my ability to accurately and convincingly express my thoughts were slowly improving, seemed strangely satisfying. The concept of standing on a stage and presenting your thoughts to an audience that was willing to listen to you, now no longer seemed frustrating and dreadful. Posture, tone, delivery, and other speech elements seemed relevant not only in the subject itself, but daily interactions too.“
Meet Elaine Lin, our Director of Education at VIPSD. With a keen eye for talent, Elaine plays a pivotal role in handpicking our team of expert instructors. Her commitment to excellence ensures that every teacher at VIPSD is not only highly qualified but also deeply passionate about nurturing students’ speaking skills.
At the Vancouver Institute of Public Speaking and Debate, we are dedicated to empowering youth through the art of communication. Our specialized classes focus on enhancing public speaking and debate skills, providing a supportive environment where young individuals can develop confidence, critical thinking, and eloquence. By fostering these essential skills, we aim to prepare our students for future academic, professional, and personal success.
