The Speech & Debate Club was founded with the intention to promote speech and debate skills amongst High School students of the American School of Madrid.

The co-founders, Alfonso Kurtis de Alzaga and Samuel Ortega O'Hale, noticed that the ASM High School was lacking a club where students could express their perspectives and opinions while also learning how to defend their ideas.

Being a member of the club also entails participating in ASM tournaments, and membership offers travel opportunities to participate in international tournaments.