5 Best Public Speaking Courses for Kids in Singapore: 2024 Guide

Public Speaking Academy in Singapore has been preparing kids for public speaking through regular classes and boot camps since 2009. It’s headed by Darren Tay, the founder and master trainer with a background in law. The academy aims to prepare future leaders with charisma and strong communication skills.

Highlights:

CLASSES

Weekly/Regular Kids Program (One Year)

• 7 to 8 years old
• 9 to 12 years old
• 13 to 18 years old

2-Day Holiday Camp

• Primary School (9 to 12 years old)
• Secondary School (13 to 18 years old)

Premium One-to-One Training (All ages)

RATES

• Weekly Classes: From S$260 for 4 lessons
• School Holiday Camp: S$549 nett

Speech Academy Asia is a pioneering school of public speaking with proprietary methodologies developed by their expert trainers. With diverse courses, the academy aims to instill speaking confidence in children regardless of their future career aspirations.

Highlights:

CLASSES

• Public Speaking (Three-Year Curriculum)
• Oral Class
• Debate Class
• Phonics Class
• Holiday Camps

RATES

• Courses (Public Speaking, Phonics, Debate, etc.) from $1,167 (12 Classes)
• Holiday Camp S$540

Founded by Helen O’ Grady in 1979, the Helen O’ Grady Drama Academy focuses on children’s development through drama and speech. They conduct private classes, school programs, and holiday programmes. Besides Singapore, the academy also has locations in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan.

Highlights:

CLASSES

Public Speaking Camps

• 7 to 11 years old
• 12 to 16 years old

RATE

S$338

The School of Confidence is all about allowing young kids to harness the power of public speaking. Founded by public speakers, the school offers courses and online resources for young and older kids. It also works with schools in Singapore with several programs.

Highlights:

CLASSES

• Linguistics and Emotional Agility Program (LEAP) (12-month)
• Holiday Camp (2-day)

J Carter Centre for Public Speaking was founded in 2006 to provide schools and organizations public speaking training. Since 2008, they have offered a public speaking programme based on the Communication Skills specifications of Trinity College London.

Highlights:

Trinity Programme

• Ages 6 to 7
• Ages 8 to 9
• Ages 10 to 11
• Ages 12+

Holiday Public Speaking Workshops (Ages 7 to 13)