Top 8 public speaking programmes for kids in Singapore

As adults, many of us fear public speaking. There's just something about standing up on a stage by yourself, addressing a crowd, that's a bit daunting.

However, it doesn't have to be like this for our kids. Public speaking is actually a really important skill that kids should be encouraged to nurture.

It not just helps them ace their P1 show-and-tell assessment, but also gives them important life-skills and attributes like confidence and self-belief.

So, with this in mind, we bring you 8 of the best public speaking programmes for kids in Singapore.

Click next to find out what they are.

1. Singapore Media Academy

Singapore Media Academy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MediaCorp and offers training, education and consultancy services to address the needs of the local and regional media industries.

You’ll be pleased to know that they also offer a Public Speaking course especially for little ones from 4 to 8 years old.

We’re talking about their unique ‘Kidz Talking’ programme, where young ones can develop their public speaking skills with the guidance of experienced trainers.

The course uses structured activities that are fun and exciting while using different mediums and props to provide various perspectives that will enhance their presentations.

Students will develop their speech with pitch, pace, power and pauses, and will learn how to communicate more effectively with appropriate body language, such as posture and hand gestures.

What we love: The ‘Storytelling and Picture Talk’ and ‘Show and Tell’ modules included in the course outline!

Fees: Registration Fee: S$21.40 (Inclusive of 7% GST); Course Fee: S$1070.00 (Inclusive of 7% GST).

Day and time: Sunday, 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Address: 30 Merchant Road, 04-13 Riverside Point, Singapore 058282.

Phone: 6435 6000

E-mail: [email protected]

2. Learning Journey Education Centre

Learning Journey Education Centre is an enrichment Centre that offers creative and exciting programmes for kids aged 12 months to 18 years old.

Their Super Speaker: Public Speaking Show & Tell Programme is specially for kids aged 3 to 9 years old. This programme helps kids prepare for their Primary 1 show and tell presentation that is part of their English assessment.

Most kids are not exposed to public speaking before primary 1 and it can be quite traumatic to expect them to speak to a large group for the first time. For "shy" kids who are afraid to speak up, these sessions help build their confidence.

What we love: Their small class size (maximum 6 students) and Q&A training session that helps kids confidently answer questions.

Learning Journey Education Centre can be found in 2 locations – Serangoon North and Orchard.

Please click here for contact details of these 2 branches.

Do ask the staff at the branch of your choice for details about fees and charges.

3. J Carter Centre

J Carter Centre is a heavyweight in public speaking programmes in Singapore. No surprise when you find out that it is the examination centre of both the Trinity Guildhall Certification in Communication Skills and The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) Certification in Communication.

You just have to read through their impressive list of student testimonials to see just how popular this Centre is when it comes to Public Speaking.

What we love: Their amazing variety of courses that suit every young public speaker. For example, their Public Speaking Holiday Workshop is suitable for students in K2 right up to Pre-university 2.

Please contact J Carter Centre for their fees and charges – contact details provided below.

Address:

5A Soo Chow Walk, Singapore 575382 (Behind UOB at Upper Thomson Rd, just before Thomson Plaza)

Phone: 6737 2700

E-mail: [email protected]

4. i3 Education Lab

i3 Education Lab (MOE Registered) is a children’s enrichment and tuition centre providing quality courses for pre-schooler, primary and secondary level students.

The good news is they also have a public speaking programme for little ones aged 5-12 years old, that provides an understanding and appreciation of public speaking by children.

Experienced teachers of this programme will help your child with the proper usage of the English language to communicate effectively, and understand and explore the functions of structuring a speech.

What we love: The use of interactive activities that make public speaking a fun experience!

For fees and charges, please contact them – details below.

Address: 10 Eunos Road 8, #B2-14 (next to NTUC FairPrice), Singapore Post Centre, Singapore 408600

Phone: 6742 4424

E-mail: [email protected]

Opening hours: Weekdays 1.00pm-9.30pm; Weekends 9.00am-7.00pm

5. Speech Academy Asia

At Speech Academy Asia, they believe in using Public Speaking for kids to create happier and more meaningful relationships while helping them excel in school and become effective leaders.

Their curriculum is based on the ‘Patterns on Linguistical Analytics (P.O.L.A) developed by Lukas Seet and Kelvin Tan for both kids and adults.

What we love: Their 360 Degree Power Learning used in the Children Training Programme , that motivates kids to speak up and utilize their entire body language, voice, and word crafting when speaking in public.

For fees and charges, please contact Speech Academy Asia using the contact details provided below.

Address (Head Office): Yo:Ha @ Jurong, 200 Jurong East Avenue 1, 03-04 Singapore 609789.

Phone: 65657977

E-mail: [email protected]

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 12 noon to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 6pm.

6. Learning Horizon

Learning Horizon is a popular Enrichment Centre that provides quality programmes for kids aged 18 months to 12 years old.

They also offer a Public Speaking course called Confident Communicators, which is especially for kids aged 4.5 to 8 years old.

The main aim of this course is to provide kids with the opportunity to develop and practice their public speaking skills in a supportive environment. It fosters positive interaction amongt children, providing social experiences within the class.

What we love: Their ‘Lend me you Ears’ and ‘Body Talks and Word Play’ activities which help kids develop confidence and work on their speaking manner.

Please contact Learning Horizon on the details provided below for information on their fees and charges.

Address: 15A Changi Business Park Central 1, #07-01, The Eightrium Singapore 486035.

Phone: 6501 7564/6501 7586

E-mail: [email protected]

7. Speakbright

The Founder of Speakbright Ms Shweta L. Khare is an advanced Toastmasters member and a confidant speaker with speaking abilities ranging from award winning technical presentations and MCing for events with an audience of over 500.

Their Kids Public Speaking Programme offers courses for kids from Grade 3 right up to Grade 9. Kids are taught how to communicate with ease, grace and confidence in all courses.

What we love: The group activities that help little ones bond with others in their class and learn teamwork in the process.

Please contact Speakbright on the details provided below for details of their fees and charges.

To register for any of their programmes, please click here.

You could also email them at: [email protected]

8. LoveKids

LoveKids has a qualified team of Speech and Drama Instructors who have graduated from Institutions such as Trinity Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Lasalle School of the Arts.

While they are not a traditional Public Speaking school, with speech and drama, children are taught the importance of accurate speech for the real world.

In the classroom, children are motivated to step up and step forward and to present before an audience, which builds their self-awareness and self-confidence.

At LoveKids, the aim is for kids to feel confident enough to deliver their Primary 1 show and tell presentation, be motivated to perform in their oral exams and equip them with public speaking skills needed for the real world.

What we love: That kids learn public speaking through the super fun medium of speech and drama. What a great way to boost their public speaking confidence levels!

Please contact LoveKids on the details provided below for details of their fees and charges.

Address: 24A Maju Avenue, Singapore 556696.

Phone: 6288 0508

To send LoveKids an online message, please click here.

Written by

Wafa Marican

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