Debate

At ANS, we proudly offer yearlong Debate Classes for 8th graders as part of our Global Leadership Development Program, held every Wednesday during CLAW.

In addition, our Debate Extracurricular Program is open to all Middle School and High School students, who may be selected to join the ANS Delegations representing our school in prestigious international competitions.

Our Debate Team Excels Internationally

AASCA Debate

World Schools Debate Format

2024–2025 Awards: 2nd Place Delegation, Best Delegate Awards, Best Speaker Awards

PANAMUN

Model United Nations Format

HACIA Democracy

Parliamentary Debate Format

Awards: Best Large Delegation — 9 consecutive years (2016–2024), Best Delegate, Most Distinguished Delegate, Honorable Mentions

Debate COACHES

Rodrigo Díaz

rdiaz@ans.edu.ni

Luis Castellón

Karen Meléndez