Public Speaking & Debate for High Schoolers at UCLA
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Ready to own the room? Join UCLA’s Public Speaking & Debate summer institute to build confidence, sharpen arguments and master delivery. Explore taught theory, live debates and personalised feedback - residential or day options to kickstart your uni and career edge.
Public Speaking & Debate for High Schoolers at UCLA is an immersive summer program designed to build confidence, persuasive skills, and effective delivery in young speakers. Through a blend of taught theory, interactive practice, structured debates and presentation work, students refine vocal technique, body language, impromptu speaking and argument construction.
Participants receive instructor feedback and detailed performance reports.
The program offers both residential (boarding) and day options on the UCLA campus, providing a university-level experience with supervised accommodation, campus activities and excursions. Students can expect small, interactive classes taught by UCLA-selected instructors, plus supervised social activities and access to campus facilities.
International students receive visa support and an international registration package when applicable.
On completion, students receive a Course Completion Certificate and a Letter of Recognition from the Summer Institute. The course is aimed at high school students aged 14-18 who wish to develop public speaking, debating and presentation skills for academic enrichment and college preparation.
Course Completion Certificate and Letter of Recognition (Summer Institute UCLA)
28 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
June Boarding 2026
28 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
June Day 2026
19 Jul 2026 – 07 Aug 2026
July Boarding 2026
19 Jul 2026 – 07 Aug 2026
July Day 2026
Location
- Aged 14-18 (high school students)
- Complete a Summer Institute application to be considered for enrolment
- International students from countries NOT in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program will need a B-2 visitor visa for the program (B-2 valid for short-term study under ~16–18 hours/week)
- Students from Visa Waiver Program countries must apply for ESTA prior to travel
£3,514
Prices vary by program type. Day program (3 weeks) : 3,514 GBP (3 weeks). Boarding (residential) option (3 weeks): 7,178 GBP. An international registration fee applies for U.S. programs (not included in the listed tuition): $379 (residential) or $239 (commuter). Tuition typically includes academic tuition, housing for residential programs, two meals per day, excursions and some transport.
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