AceA little heads-up.
A lot to think about.
Your assigned motion and your for or against position arrive 24 hours before your scheduled debate. Time to get curious and build your case.
BIG THINKERS, AGES 8 & UP
Small voices.
Big ideas.
A little courage. A different perspective.
A whole new way to find your voice.
Meet Ace Debate: AI debate practice that turns curious kids into confident thinkers, one friendly challenge at a time.
Think clearly. Speak confidently.
✳✧
“Here’s my case…”I SUPPORT THE MOTION
“But consider…”I OPPOSE THE MOTION
FORTHE MOTION
AGAINSTTHE MOTION
✦ Different sides. Brighter minds.
Think beyond the obvious✳Speak with a little more courage✳Listen to another point of view
THE NEXT BIG IDEA? YOURS.
One topic.
Two sides. So much to learn.
Debating isn’t about being the loudest.
It’s about giving your ideas a reason to be heard.
A little heads-up.
Speak your mind.
Stay on the motion.
The AI Debate Moderator will listen and score how persuasive and relevant your arguments are, with an overall score out of 100.
Bring your best.
Then build on it.
Your debate scores add up across the week. Finish in the top 25 of your Junior, Middle or Senior group within your league to move up next week. In Ace, only the top 25 stay; the rest return to Legend.
A SMALL TASTE OF A BIG DEBATE
One motion.
More than one way
to see it.
Good thinkers can explore both sides.
Try this example to see what we mean.
Illustrative topic · No microphone or signup needed
YOUR DEBATE MOTION
“Schools should have
a four-day week.”
FOR THE MOTION
An extra day could give students time to rest, explore interests and come back ready to learn.
Think deeper: how would you show that extra rest helps learning?In a real debate, your side will be assigned 24 hours ahead.
FROM “WHAT’S THE TOPIC?” TO “HOW DID I DO?”
Your debate.
One step at a time.
Follow the arrows from top to bottom.
Here’s what happens before, during and after a beginner debate.
24 HOURS BEFORE
Get your topic.
A motion is simply the statement you’ll debate. Your topic arrives 24 hours before your scheduled debate.
EXAMPLE MOTION“Schools should have
a four-day week.”
a four-day week.”
YOUR SIDE IS ASSIGNED
Find out which side you’re on.
You’ll be assigned FOR (support the statement) or AGAINST (oppose it). You practise the side you’re given—even if you personally think differently.
FORI support it.orAGAINSTI oppose it.
Your side is assigned, not chosen.
TIME TO GET READY
Build a few good reasons.
Use the next 24 hours to understand the topic, find examples and prepare your points. Think about what the other side might say, too.
My debate notes1. Here’s my reason…2. Here’s an example…3. They might argue…
DEBATE BEGINS · 4 MINUTES
Take turns making your case.
First, FOR explains its reasons. Then, AGAINST presents its reasons. Each side has two minutes. Listen while the other side speaks.
FIRSTFOR2 min
THENAGAINST2 min
RESPOND · 2 MINUTES
Answer the other side’s points.
This is the rebuttal: explain why you disagree with a point you just heard. FOR responds first, then AGAINST. One minute each; challenge the idea respectfully.
FIRSTFOR1 min
THENAGAINST1 min
WRAP UP · 1 MINUTE
Finish with your strongest point.
FOR gives a 30-second summary, then AGAINST does the same. Bring your best reasons together—don’t introduce a new argument.
FIRSTFOR30 sec
THENAGAINST30 sec
AFTER THE DEBATE
Get your score and feedback.
The AI Debate Moderator listens to the debate and assesses how convincing your arguments are (persuasiveness) and how well they stay on topic (relevance). Each student receives a score out of 100, plus feedback on what worked, what needs improvement and specific steps to practise next.
YOUR DEBATE SCORE— / 100What worked + what to improve
Scoring follows the speaking turns.
NEXT UP
Learn. Practise. Climb.
Your scores add to your weekly total. From Spark through Legend, the top 25 in each Junior, Middle and Senior group within each league move up weekly. In Ace, the top 25 in each group stay and everyone else returns to Legend.
Explore the leaguesBeginner format: 7 minutes of speaking, 3½ minutes per side. Preparation, transitions and AI feedback take additional time. This illustrates the debate journey; in a child-versus-AI debate, the AI takes the opposite side.
EARN YOUR BADGE. FIND YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE.
From your first Spark
to the Ace league.
Ten leagues. Three groups: Junior, Middle and Senior.
Every debate is a chance to earn points and improve.
YOUR WEEKLY FINISH LINE
League results and credits reset in…
Unused credits expire at the reset. A new league week begins.
Every Sunday night
- LEVEL 1
Spark
- LEVEL 2
Scout
- LEVEL 3
Ranger
- LEVEL 4
Knight
- LEVEL 5
Wizard
- LEVEL 6
Phoenix
- LEVEL 7
Titan
- LEVEL 8
Master
- LEVEL 9
Legend
- LEVEL 10
Ace
One debate. Up to 100 points.
The AI moderator scores persuasiveness—how convincing your reasons are—and relevance—how well you stay on the topic.
Every debate also comes with feedback: what you did well, what needs work, and specific suggestions to try next time.
82 + 76 = 158 pointsExample: two debate scores added to one weekly total.
Top 25 move up.
From Spark through Legend, the top 25 students in each of the Junior, Middle and Senior groups within each league advance one league at the weekly results.
Your debate points add up for that week. Everyone else stays in their current league and has another chance the following week.
For example: a top-25 Knight moves to Wizard.
Reach Ace. Earn your place again.
Ace is the highest league. Each week, only the top 25 in each of Ace’s Junior, Middle and Senior groups stay in Ace.
All other students in that Ace group move back to Legend. They can earn promotion to Ace again by finishing in Legend’s top 25 in a later week.
Reach or retain Ace at a weekly result at least once in a month to earn one free subscription month. Maximum one reward per month.
Your category = your Junior, Middle or Senior group + your current league.
Rankings use your total points from that week, not your all-time score. Each league has separate Junior, Middle and Senior leaderboards. Your ranking is compared with students in the same group and league. Everyone receives one debate credit daily, up to seven per full league week. Participation is optional. Use your available credits to pursue your goals; no one can buy extra attempts. All unused credits expire at the weekly results.
League journey illustration. Student participation requires verified parental consent.
FOR THEIR IDEAS. WITH YOUR INVOLVEMENT.
They take the first step.
You’re part of the journey.
Designed for children aged 8 and above, with parents involved from the start.
- A child starts. A parent joins.Students under 18 start with a parent or guardian. Parent email verification and verified parental consent are separate steps.
- A thoughtful approach to child data.Parent verification and consent are required before sharing child information or recordings.
- Parents stay informed.Read how account information is handled and what parental consent means for your family.
EQUAL CREDITS. YOUR OWN PACE.
Your first month is on us.
One debate credit every day. Choose when to use it.
Follow your leaderboard, set your goals and debate at your own pace.
MONTH ONE
Find your rhythm
Free
Your first month
- 1 debate credit issued every day
- 1 credit = 1 scored debate with feedback
- Junior, Middle & Senior league rankings
- The same daily credit allowance as paid students
FROM MONTH TWO
Keep making your case
$9
per student / month, after your free first month
- 1 debate credit issued every day
- Scores out of 100 and improvement feedback
- Use saved credits when it suits you
- Earn a free month with an Ace league result
A WEEK TO MAKE YOUR MARK
Save credits. Pick your moments.
You receive one credit each day—up to seven over a full league week. You don’t have to debate every day or use every credit. Save them and use more than one on a day that suits you, while keeping your goals and leaderboard position in mind.
All unused credits expire together at the weekly league results. They do not carry into the next league week. Watch the countdown to see how much time is left.
ACE YOUR WAY TO A FREE MONTH
Reach Ace. Earn more time.
Reach or retain Ace at a weekly league result at least once during a month and earn one free subscription month, added to your membership.
The reward is capped at one free month per month. Multiple Ace results in the same month earn one reward.
Plan pricing: USD 9/month per student from month two. First month free. No additional debate credits or add-on packs to purchase. Every student receives the same daily credit allowance.
CURIOUS? GOOD.
A few things
you might be wondering.
More questions? Ask a parent to reach us at
hello@acedebate.com.
Does my child need debate experience?
Ace Debate is designed for children aged 8 and above, including those discovering debate for the first time. Curiosity is a great place to begin.
Can students choose their motion or side?
The motion and for/against position are assigned 24 hours before the scheduled debate. Exploring an assigned position encourages students to consider different perspectives.
What does the AI moderator score?
Every debate earns a score out of 100 for persuasiveness and relevance, plus feedback on strengths, areas to improve and practical next steps.
How do weekly leagues work?
Debate points add up each week. From Spark to Legend, the top 25 in each Junior, Middle and Senior group within each league move up one level; everyone else stays. In Ace, only the top 25 in each of those three groups stay, and all others return to Legend.
How much does Ace Debate cost?
The first month is free. From month two, the monthly price is $9 per student. Both include one debate credit each day, scores out of 100 and feedback for improvement.
Do students have to debate every day?
No. One credit arrives each day, up to seven in a full league week. Students can save credits and use several on a day that suits them. All unused credits expire together when the weekly league results are announced; the countdown shows the time remaining. There are no extra credits to buy.
How does the Ace free-month reward work?
Reach or retain Ace at a weekly result at least once during a month to earn one free month added to your membership. You can earn this reward once per month, even if you achieve several Ace results.
How do parents get involved?
Parents use their own account and review the Parent Notice. Student participation requires separate parental verification and consent. Contact hello@acedebate.com for help with your family’s access.
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