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Public speaking and debating classes
for students of all ages

School Holiday Workshops

Debating and public speaking workshops designed to help students learn valuable life skills and build self confidence in a safe and enjoyable school holiday workshop.

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Weekly Term Programs

Weekly classes in debating and public speaking for kids run by our enthusiastic coaches that develop their communication skills using interactive activities and fun games in a welcoming environment.

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Course Levels

We make learning fun and have in-person and online courses tailored to suit everyone

Shy or outgoing, beginner or adept, young or old - it doesn't matter. Our debating and public speaking programs are perfect for building confidence in kids from any background.

Speaking Skills Bumblebees Kindy

A fun and exciting two-day program for students in Kindergarten that allows students to develop their communication skills without needing to know how to read and write.

Presentation Skills Tabby Cats Years 1 - 2

A practical and hands-on workshop that looks to provide students with a basic but important introduction to presentation skills, and focuses on forming good speaking habits rather than teaching abstract theory.
Presentation Skills Tigers Years 1 - 2

This workshop provides interactive and fun activities to both deepen students’ understanding of how to best present in front of a class and to further develop their confidence in speaking to audiences.

This program is recommended for experienced students only.

Speaking Camp Kangaroos Years 3 - 4

This workshop for more experienced speakers enables students to apply their speaking skills in a variety of novel situations, allowing them to develop their confidence, critical thinking and resilience even further.
Speaking Camp Koalas Years 3 - 4

An interactive, activity-based workshop that aims to introduce beginner level mid-primary students to the exciting world of public speaking and debating.

Public Speaking Honeyeaters Years 5 - 6

This introductory level course aims to give primary school students a head start on their public speaking and speech writing skills in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Public Speaking Herons Years 5 - 6

This workshop, which changes every holiday, helps students develop different specific skills relating to public speaking.

Over the Winter holidays, the focus will be on Mock Trial.

Debating Hummingbirds Years 5 - 6

An introductory workshop for students with no experience in 'policy' debating who want to see what it is all about. It is a great way to ease students in and provides a solid foundation to build upon.

Debating Hawks Years 5 - 6

This is a workshop for students with some debating experience that affords them the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge, exercise their debating skills and gain exposure to interesting and pertinent topics.
Foundations of Public Speaking Years 7 - 9

This public speaking program is designed to help inexperienced students in early high school develop the confidence to bring their words to life.

Experienced Public Speaking Years 7 - 9

This workshop, which changes every holiday, helps students develop specific public speaking skills.

Over the Winter holidays, the focus will be on Mock Trial.

Foundations of Debating Years 7 - 9

A beginner-level workshop which seeks to equip students with all the fundamental skills necessary to flourish in high school debating.

Experienced Debating Years 7 - 9

A fun and interactive workshop that combines multiple practice debates and a range of theoretical sessions to help high school students further flourish as debaters.

Speaking Skills Butterflies Kindy

An exciting and fun weekly program for students in Kindy that allows students to develop their communication skills without needing to know how to read and write.

Speaking Skills Cubs Years 1 - 2

A one-hour weekly program designed to help students explore and enjoy the world of public speaking and creative writing.

Presentation Skills Leopards Years 1 - 2

Presentation Skills Leopards is a hands-on and interactive program that is ideal for students looking to build confidence in a supportive and welcoming environment.

This program is recommended for all Year 1 students and beginner Year 2 students.

Presentation Skills Lions Years 1 - 2

This program, which changes from term to term, helps students develop their presentation skills in a range of different speaking styles.

This program is recommended for all Year 2 students and advanced Year 1 students.

Speaking Skills Joeys Years 3 - 4

A one-hour weekly program designed to change every term and challenge both beginner and experienced students across a range of speaking styles.
Public Speaking Wombats Years 3 - 4

A beginner program that is ideal for students in Years 3 – 4 who are new to public speaking and who would like to build their confidence.

Debating Wallabies Years 3 - 4

Debating Wallabies is a great way for a beginner student to take their first steps into the world of non-policy debating!

Debating Wolverines Years 3 - 4

A debating program that builds on the concepts covered in Debating Wallabies, and introduces students to more complex policy based topics and case structures.

Public Speaking Penguins Years 5 - 6

Public Speaking Penguins is an mixed experience course for students in Years 5 - 6 who are new to public speaking and want to learn the ropes in a fun environment.

Debating Parrots Years 5 - 6

Debating Parrots is the ideal course for students who are either new to debating, or would like to learn what policy debating is all about.

Debating Pelicans Years 5 - 6

Debating Pelicans builds on the foundational knowledge developed in Debating Parrots (or our Debating Hummingbirds holiday program) and helps students take their skills to the next level.

Practice Debates Years 7 - 9

A ten week program that combines practice debates nearly every week with a range of theoretical sessions to help high school students develop their debating skills even further.

About Speaking Schools Australasia

We are raising the educational bar.

Our mission is to provide children with the soft skills, resilience and public speaking skills they need to confidently navigate a constantly changing world.

We do this by offering the best possible debating and public speaking classes to help as many students as possible improve their communication skills, regardless of their background. Through providing students with fun, welcoming and safe environments where they can develop their public speaking skills, we aim to help every child find their voice.

In every one of our debating and public speaking courses, we focus on improving students critical thinking, communication and observation skills, all the while helping them build confidence, empathy and resilience. By teaching children the importance of public speaking skills, we look to provide every child with the practical experience necessary to empower them to succeed.

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Creative Kids Vouchers

Speaking Schools Australasia is a NSW Registered Creative Kids Provider

Creative Kids Vouchers accepted for school holiday workshops and weekly term classes - Register with the NSW Government now to get $100 off on your next set of presentation skills programs!

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Our Satisfied Parents

Our journey started with Speaking Schools Australasia with enrolling my son to Speaking Camp Koalas. I was very impressed on how the classes were conducted through the 3 days and could see a change it brought for my son.

I soon enrolled him for the Speaking Camp Kangaroos which was again beneficial and had seen the growth both camps had on him. Their feedback was very valuable and as a parent it helped me know where I can also put in effort in day to day work too.

Very recently I enrolled him for Public Speaking Hummingbirds online course- though I wasn't sure how this would work given its online but I was blown away with the process it was carried out and very impressed by the coach Estelle the way she handled all children and their queries. The learning strategies and techniques they use to teach children is very innovative and very much beneficial for their success.

I will soon be enrolling him into Debating Hummingbirds. Highly recommended.

Deepali, Parent Speaking Camp Koalas

From start to finish, this course has continually challenged and helped to develop my son's speaking skills. With his entry into high school approaching rapidly, I often worry if my son will be able to appropriately express his views - however, through this program, I now feel more assured than ever that my son will be able to speak confidently, formulate clear ideas and communicate well within his classroom and outside of school too.

The directors were helpful and always willing to answer my nagging questions, and my son has also made lasting friendships. He has improved and achieved his personal bests in the difficult area of public speaking and I couldn't possibly recommend this course more.

James, Parent Debating Hawks

Great work Speaking Schools!

My son attended the online holiday program. It helped him with presentation skills, build confidence and to face an audience. Online classes were effective and well structured with lots of interactions and games.

My son loved the classes as it was very engaging and interesting, without a dull moment. Speaking Schools is highly recommended for maintaining standards and quality of teachers.

Anu, Parent Presentation Skills Tabby Cats
In-School Public Speaking & Debating Workshops

We have worked with schools all over Sydney and Australia to help their students improve confidence and develop public speaking skills.

Below are just a few of the schools and competitions we've worked with over the years - if you would be interested in building your students' self esteem and developing an important life skill or two through public speaking and debating, you can find out more information about our in-school programs here.

Please get in touch if you you'd like to explore options to bring lessons in debating and public speaking for kids at your school!