ModernBrain Public Speaking and Debate Programs

ModernBrain Public Speaking and Debate Programs offers K-12 communication classes, speech classes, debate classes, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, college enrichment programs, college counseling, and national competition teams. It also has informational sessions for parents and students to learn about classes, competition opportunities, schedules, and recommended pathways, and trial classes are private, virtual sessions.

Programs

• K-12 communication classes — Foundational courses for beginners.
• Speech classes — Specialized speech training.
• Debate classes — Captivating debate classes.
• Mock Trial — Immersive mock trial simulations.
• Model United Nations — Immersive Model United Nations simulations.
• College enrichment programs
• College counseling — Counseling service offered by ModernBrain.
• National competition teams — Best-in-the-world competition teams.

At a glance

• Current session: SPRING (Jan 11–May 23, 2027)

About the provider

ModernBrain lists 7,200+ speech, debate, mock trial, and MUN awards, 1,690+ public speaking championships, and 700+ rankings at national competitions. It also states that its students were coached to national championships at the NSDA Middle and High School Championship in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. ModernBrain is a provider of the President's Volunteer Service Award.

Informational sessions are virtual meetings for parents and students to learn about classes, competition opportunities, schedules, and recommended pathways. Trial classes are private, virtual sessions and are not drop-ins to an existing group class. National competition team interviews are for students who want to join a national competition team and are available for regular weekend contests (twice monthly on average).

Last updated October 29, 2026.