Introducing the WOWI Junior Scholars Program

"Unlocking potential, one argument at a time."

Pilot Program Interest Form

We are finally expanding to a year-long program, and our goal is to create a strong foundation for students before 9th grade (specifically 6th to 8th grade). This program will run from September through the end of May during the 2026-2027 school year. So what do we offer?

  • Each session will be 1 hour and 30 minutes long over Zoom. 

  • The program will be capped at 20 students with 5 quality instructors led by myself (SunHee Simon - you may find my bio on our faculty page). 

  • The ratio will be 1 staff member to 4 students (just like camp) ensuring drill opportunities and individualized attention. 

  • A dedicated tournament calendar + help registering for tournaments

  • Access to judging (at an additional cost)

  • The ability to book 1:1 additional time (at an additional cost)

  • The ability to book a coach for an entire tournament weekend for pre-round coaching (at an additional cost)

We are not your average middle school debate program. That's because this program is for the following people:

  • Students who want to develop a strong debate ability before entering high school

  • Groups of 3-4 students who do not have an official debate program to join in middle school 

  • Involved parents who want dedicated feedback and updates on their kids regularly

  • Students who want to have experience breaking at tournaments before reaching high school 

  • Students who want to eventually win their middle school state tournaments or win Middle School TOC/Nationals before graduating middle school

  • Students who want quality instruction and drills from excellent staff members who will challenge them

The cost of the program will be $300/month if you pay for the full school year ($3000) OR $350/month if paid by the semester ($1750/semester). 

A registration link will be sent to those who fill out the interest form above by August 15th. Upon registration, a scheduling link will be sent out to schedule what day + time this program will take place based on the registered cohort’s availability.

If you have questions about the program before submitting this form, please feel free to email worldofwordsinstitute@gmail.com at any time.