Speaking Schools Australasia: Public Speaking and Debating Classes for Kids

Speaking Schools Australasia has been teaching Sydney kids to speak with confidence since 2015. More than 30,000 students have come through their programs, and they hold a 4.9 rating from parents along with two North Shore Local Business Awards - Outstanding Education Service in 2023 and Businessperson of the Year in 2024.

The approach is deliberately hands-on. Classes are capped at nine students per coach, which means every child speaks in every session rather than watching someone else do it. Coaches give individual feedback, and in the most recent student surveys, 94% of students said they felt more confident afterwards.

Speaking Schools Australasia Programs

Weekly Term Programs

Term classes run across Sydney throughout the school year, covering public speaking, debating and presentation skills for students from Kindy to Year 10. Programs are grouped by year band and experience level, with focus topics that change each term so students returning across multiple terms keep building rather than repeating. You can see what’s on offer here.

School Holiday Workshops

Two-day in-person workshops and three-day online workshops run every school holidays, from beginner programs for students new to speaking through to debating for experienced students. Check out their holiday workshops here.

In-School Programs and Private Coaching

Speaking Schools Australasia also delivers programs inside schools during and after hours, and offers one-to-one coaching for students preparing for a specific speech, competition or interview. You can find their in-school programs and private coaching offerings on their website.

Where to Find Them

Speaking Schools Australasia locations include North Sydney, Wahroonga, Burwood, Ryde, Bella Vista, Castle Hill and North Parramatta, plus online classes are available anywhere in Australia. Search for your closest centre here.

Every program is backed by a money-back guarantee.

For bookings and more information, visit Speaking Schools Australasia or contact Ash on 0480 028 640 or [email protected]

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