Debate & Public Speaking Summer School

 Completed Project: Public Speaking & Debating Summer School

Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Duration: July 14 – August 8, 2025
Organized by: Koreez Educational & Integrated Solutions and Development
Lead Instructor: Mr. Edward (Harvard-trained public speaking and debate expert)
Participants: 9 students (4 of whom were fully sponsored by Integrated Solutions and Development)

Project Summary

This 4-week educational initiative aimed to empower Armenian youth through the development of public speaking, debate, and critical communication skills — delivered for the first time in Armenia by a U.S.-based, internationally experienced expert.

The course combined:
• Interactive English-language instruction
• Debate formats on relevant 21st-century topics
• Team collaboration and respectful discourse
• Personalized feedback and confidence-building
• Daily activities, warm-up games, and rhetorical workshops

Key Outcomes
• All 9 students showed visible improvement in confidence, clarity, and argument structure
• The final Public Debate Showcase was attended by peers and parents, generating high engagement and positive feedback
• Demand for similar international-standard programs is growing rapidly, with multiple inquiries about future enrollment

Strategic Value
• Demonstrated demand for international-quality educational projects in Armenia
• Established a successful cooperation model between local and international expertise
• Contributed to youth development and English fluency, aligned with our educational mission

Next Steps:
New project formats are currently in development and will be announced soon.