Try a Free Class

Join us for a free, trial class. All trial classes will be held online (details will be sent in a follow-up email after signing-up). Trial classes are 1 hour long with limited capacity,  representing what a real BDC class feels like!

Bergen Debate Classes At A Glance

Over 600 students attend and participate every semester in our debate and public speaking classes held in Fort Lee, Glen Rock, and Livingston. Whether your child is new to debate or highly experienced, we offer a class that is suited to meet their needs. Small class sizes - no larger than twelve - allow our coaches to provide hands-on training that is unmatched by other debate programs.



12:1

student-teacher ratio

2 Hours

per class

1 class

per week

13-17 classes

per semester

BDC Track Record

1,000+
Awards

10+
Years Experience

4,000+
Alumini

Our Track Record

4000+
Alumni

10+ yrs
Experience

1000+
Awards

BDC Alumni Continue to Gain admission to top Colleges & High Schools

Over 4,000 happy families love sharing their love for BDC

“BDC has brought so many wonderful memories into our home. It seems like it was just yesterday that Stephen and Isabella attended their first class. I remember their very first debate tournament and I’m amazed at how far they have both come. Debate has taught them so many lifelong skills. BDC is there to help you every step of the way, whether it’s for the weekly classes or tournaments. There’s really no place like BDC!”

Christina Tomeo

“BDC has fostered my love for debate and a skill set I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Before joining this program, I struggled with argumentative skills, but after rigorous training and tournaments, I believe I am a much better debater and person." 

Amelia Liu

“I first started at BDC a few years back as a young, shy speaker, but since then, I have learned so many important things about debate through classes and competition. Now, I have been able to utilize public speaking and logic to persuade others, and the skills I have developed have been very helpful in many places outside of debate as well. The coaches are also highly qualified and helpful. I definitely recommend!”

Suvid Bordia

"Through many tournaments and prep sessions, one of the best parts of being at BDC is being able to work and practice with peers and coaches. No matter what, everyone helps each other and wants the team to succeed. My favorite memory was participating in the Harvard Tournament in person.  Being with like minded people who care about the same things is what makes BDC a welcoming and supportive community to all."

Isabella Tomeo