Debating and public speaking workshops designed to help students learn valuable life skills and build self confidence at a safe, informative and enjoyable setting.
Weekly classes run by our enthusiastic coaches to develop their communication skills using interactive activities and fun games in a welcoming environment.
Hundreds of videos and articles for students of all ages and experience levels designed to enable as many students as possible to improve their communication skills.
We make learning fun and have engaging 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, all the while developing their practical performance skills.
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.
This program is intended for students in Kindergarten in 2024
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.
This program is intended for students in Years 1 - 2 in 2024
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 intended for students in Years 1 - 2 in 2024
An interactive, activity-based workshop that aims to introduce beginner level mid-primary students to the exciting world of public speaking and debating.
This program is intended for students in Years 3 - 4 in 2024
This workshop for mixed experience speakers enables students to apply their skills in a variety of novel situations, allowing them to develop their confidence, critical thinking and resilience even further.
This program is intended for students in Years 3 - 4 in 2024
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.
This program is intended for students in Years 5 - 6 in 2024
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.
This program is intended for students in Years 5 - 6 in 2024
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.
This program is intended for students in Years 5 - 6 in 2024
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.
This program is intended for students in Years 7 - 9 in 2024
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Debating Club is the ideal course for high school students who are new to debating and would like to develop the fundamental skills necessary to flourish in high school debating.
A weekly 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.
Our Mission at SSA
We are raising the educational bar.
Our mission is to empower children with the soft skills, resilience and public speaking skills they need to confidently navigate a constantly changing world.
By offering the best possible debating and public speaking classes, we aim to help as many students as possible improve their communication skills in fun, welcoming and safe learning environments. Our focus is on improving students critical thinking, communication and observation skills, all the while helping them build confidence, empathy and resilience.
Get in touch to learn more about how we can help your child improve their oratory skills, from building confidence to effective body language!
The most Outstanding Education Service on Sydney's North Shore
In addition to being finalists for Young Businessperson of the Year and Business of the Year at the Local Business Awards in 2023, and Children's Educational Services in the Small Business Champions Awards in 2022 & 2023.
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, ParentSpeaking 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, ParentDebating 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, ParentPresentation Skills Tabby Cats
Our In-School Public Speaking & Debating Workshops
Unsure how to best help your students become more natural public speakers, demonstrate their innate persuasive skills or how to start a debate speech?
We have worked with dozens of schools all over Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Australia to help students improve their confidence, boost their critical thinking skills and develop their public speaking ability for any future performance.
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 speaking and debating coaching (all the while linking it to established learning outcomes), you can find out more information about our in-school programs here.
Please get in touch if you would like to explore options to bring lessons in debating and public speaking for kids at your school!
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