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APEX LEARNING INSTITUTE · LIVE ONLINE

Think clearly.
Speak with
conviction.

Personalized instruction in debate, public speaking, communication, critical thinking, and writing.

THE ANATOMY OF AN IDEA

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01 / QUESTION02 / REASON03 / EXPRESS

Good communication begins
with something worth saying.

OUR DISCIPLINES

Ideas into words.
Practice into confidence.

Explore the full curriculum ↗

A PLACE TO BEGIN

Build something lasting.

WHY APEX

Small by design.
Ambitious by nature.

Personal attention

Small groups create room to speak, question, and receive specific feedback.

Placement with purpose

We consider experience, goals, and availability before recommending a class.

Skills that transfer

Reasoning, expression, and communication matter beyond a single classroom.

LEARNING WITH DIRECTION

Build a foundation. Then go further.

A possible debate pathway. Placement depends on readiness and goals, rather than a fixed sequence.

  1. 01Debate Foundations ↗
  2. 02Intermediate Debate ↗
  3. 03Advanced Debate ↗
  4. 04Competitive Debate ↗

Specialize in IPDA, Parliamentary, Lincoln-Douglas, or Public Forum debate.

SMALL BY DESIGN

Choose your learning environment.

More space to participate. More opportunities for direct feedback.

01

Private

1 student

Focused coaching around one student.

$100.00 / hour / student

02

Partner

2 students

Personal attention with a practice partner.

$75.00 / hour / student

03

Small group

3 students

Individual feedback and peer exchange.

$60.00 / hour / student

04

Group

4 students

Collaborative practice in a focused group.

$40.00 / hour / student

Final tuition is calculated for the complete course after Apex confirms placement and scheduling. Your private offer shows the exact total.

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

How Apex works.

  1. 01

    Tell us about your student

    Share their interests, goals, experience, and availability.

  2. 02

    Personalized placement

    We review the course, instructor, class size, and schedule together.

  3. 03

    Receive your private offer

    Review the exact schedule and full course tuition before you enroll.

  4. 04

    Start learning

    Complete enrollment and find your live classes in the parent dashboard.

MEET THE CO-FOUNDERS

Education is a human endeavor.

Andrew Jassick

Co-Founder

Andrew Jassick

A former Grossmont speech and debate competitor, Andrew earned a BA in Psychology and an MA in Strategic Communications from National University.

Areas of experience
Parliamentary Debate, IPDA, Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, impromptu, extemporaneous speaking, public speaking
Background
BA in Psychology; MA in Strategic Communications from National University; coaching and college teaching experience
Benjamin Lindall holding a debate medal

Co-Founder & Director of Debate

Benjamin Lindall

Benjamin’s competitive experience includes national IPDA and Parliamentary championship titles, national recognition in Impromptu and Extemporaneous Speaking, and international competition through IFA.

Teaching interests
Debate strategy, argumentation, research, public speaking, impromptu and extemporaneous speaking
Background
Collegiate forensics at Grossmont College and San Diego State University; national and international competition experience

WHAT WE WORK TOWARD

A stronger way to engage with the world.

Confidence · Clarity · Critical thinking · Argumentation · Communication · Leadership

Skills develop through participation, feedback, and practice. Every student’s progress is individual.

BEFORE WE BEGIN

A few useful answers.

Does my student need prior debate experience?

Experience expectations vary by offering. Review the program description and recommended audience, or contact Apex to find a suitable class.

How do I access my online classroom?

Sign in and open your class from the dashboard. Private meeting links are shown only to authorized users. If a link is not yet available, check back or contact Apex.

How do I enroll my student?

Explore a course and submit your interest and availability. Apex will discuss placement with you and send a private enrollment offer. Open the offer, create or sign in to your parent account, confirm your student, accept the policies, and pay the full course tuition.

THE NEXT CONVERSATION STARTS HERE

Make room for a stronger voice.

Tell us where your student wants to go. We’ll help find a starting point.

Find the right course