Is Ivy Spires exclusively for students interested in debate competitions?

Not at all. While debate competitions are one avenue, Ivy Spires welcomes any student aiming to think critically, speak confidently, and reason ethically. Many students join to enhance academic communication and critical thinking, beyond competitive debating.

Which age groups or grade levels are Ivy Spires programs designed for?

Ivy Spires programs are tailored for middle and high school students in Grades 6 to 12. With age-appropriate pathways, students can join at various stages and advance at their own pace.

What makes Ivy Spires unique compared to other public speaking or debate coaching classes?

Ivy Spires treats speech and debate as rigorous academic disciplines with structured learning, ethical reasoning, and a focus on fostering long-term intellectual growth — not short-term coaching for competitions.

What programs are available at Ivy Spires?

Ivy Spires offers four structured programmes: the Online Debate Curriculum (Grades 6-12), the Global Debate Practice League, Masterclass Workshops, and International Tournaments. Each is designed to build critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and confident communication.

How does Ivy Spires collaborate with international institutions?

Ivy Spires holds an exclusive partnership with the Harvard Debate Council, ensuring our programs meet rigorous global debate standards. We also align with UNESCO global citizenship education priorities.

What is the Ivy Spires Knowledge Packet?

The Ivy Spires Knowledge Packet is a fortnightly knowledge briefing for students in Grades 6-12, delivered in Middle School and High School editions. Each issue covers one global topic across geography, history, international relations, civics, and global perspectives — with print-ready PDFs, vocabulary glossaries, MUN preparation materials, and home activities. Available for Rs. 999 per month with a 14-day free trial.

Does Ivy Spires offer programs for schools and institutions?

Yes. Ivy Spires partners directly with schools to embed debate curriculum, run interschool tournaments, train judges, and create bespoke programmes tailored to each school's academic calendar and goals.

Why is ethical reasoning a core part of Ivy Spires curriculum?

Ethical reasoning develops responsible communicators who engage thoughtfully with complex issues. Our curriculum integrates ethical frameworks so students understand the impact of their words and arguments — fostering intellectual responsibility alongside confidence.

Free Webinar: How to Build an Admissions Profile That Gets You Into Oxford or Harvard

Priya Khaitan
Jul 14
2 min read

What This Webinar Covers

On July 18, 2026, Ivy Spires is hosting a free 60-minute webinar for parents and students in Grades 6–12: How to Build an Admissions Profile That Gets You Into Oxford or Harvard. This is not a general admissions overview. It is a specific, evidence-based account of what the most selective universities in the world are actually looking for from Indian applicants in 2026 — and the gap between what most students are developing and what those universities are actually trying to find.

The Agenda

0–15 minutes: The admissions landscape in 2026 — how AI has changed what written applications signal, and why the interview and extracurricular record now carry more weight than at any previous point. 15–35 minutes: What Oxford, Harvard, LSE, and Cambridge are actually looking for — intellectual vitality, real-time reasoning, ethical judgment, the ability to think in public. Specific, concrete, with examples from published admissions guidance. 35–50 minutes: How Ivy Spires develops these capabilities — the SCCT Framework, the Foundation Cohort, the Academy curriculum, the September 2026 tournament. 50–60 minutes: Live Q&A with Anup Deshmukh, founder of Ivy Spires and certified IB MYP educator.

Who Should Attend

Parents of students in Grades 6–12 at IB, IGCSE, or elite CBSE schools who are serious about UK or US university applications. Students in Grades 9–12 who want to understand what the admissions process is actually selecting for and what they need to build. School counsellors and IB coordinators who want to understand how Ivy Spires aligns with their students' development needs.

What Happens After the Webinar

Attendees will receive the Ivy Spires SCCT Framework document, access to two free Knowledge Packets from the Academy curriculum, and a 20% enrollment discount for the first 20 families who register for the Academy or Foundation Cohort within 48 hours of the webinar. Seats are limited to 100 attendees to preserve the quality of the Q&A.

The Standard is Not Optional. Register free at ivyspires.com — link in bio.