Public Speaking Classes for Children & Teens in Auckland
Give your child the confidence to speak up, think clearly and communicate with impact.
Public speaking is about more than giving a speech. It’s having the confidence to share an idea, organise your thoughts, speak in front of others and communicate in a way that makes people listen.
Ten Feet Tall Public Speaking classes teach students how to think, structure and speak with impact. Students learn to organise ideas, build strong arguments, engage an audience, speak persuasively and respond confidently on the spot — practical communication skills they can use at school and beyond.
Years 5–13 | Small-group classes across Auckland
What will my child learn?
Public Speaking develops confident, purposeful communication through practical speaking experience.
Ideas & Structure
Learn to organise thoughts, develop ideas and structure speeches and presentations clearly.
Speaking & Delivery
Develop clarity, projection, pace, emphasis, body language and confident delivery.
Persuasive Speaking
Learn to build strong arguments, use persuasive techniques and communicate ideas in ways that influence an audience.
Impromptu Speaking
Think quickly, organise ideas on the spot and speak confidently with little or no preparation.
Audience & Impact
Learn to engage listeners, adapt communication for different audiences and speak with purpose and impact.
Ten Feet Tall Promise
What you can expect when your child learns with us.
More opportunities to participate, individual coaching and communication skills that grow with them.
Every Student Speaks
No sitting at the back and watching. Every student has opportunities to speak, participate, practise and perform in every class.
Every Student Is Coached
Every student receives individual feedback and practical guidance — so they know what they're doing well and what to work on next.
Small Groups. More Doing.
Smaller classes mean more opportunities to speak, perform, practise and receive attention from their coach.
Skills They Can Actually Use
Students develop voice, expression, public speaking, listening, collaboration and performance skills they can use at school and beyond.
Progress You Can See
Structured programmes build skills over time — from first steps in speaking and performing to sophisticated communication and performance.
We don't need every child to become a performer. We want every child to know they have something worth saying — and the skills and confidence to say it.
Choose Your Path in 2026
In 2026, Public Speaking can be taken with or without exams. Students are welcome to simply enjoy developing their confidence and speaking skills, with no requirement to work towards a qualification.
From 2027: Two Clear Pathways
From 2027, students who want to develop their public speaking skills can choose between our Communication Academy and Skills Classes, depending on their goals.
Communication Academy
Our specialist exam pathway for students who want to develop Public Speaking through a structured programme with progression towards recognised Speech New Zealand and Trinity College London qualifications.
Students in Years 5–6 begin with Flexi Speaking & Performing exams, building a strong foundation across speaking and performance skills.
From Year 7, students can progress into specialist Public Speaking qualifications through Speech New Zealand Public Speaking or Trinity College London Communication Skills.
Skills Classes
For students who want to become confident, capable speakers without exams. Confidence Club and Debate develop practical speaking skills including presenting ideas clearly, thinking on their feet, building persuasive arguments and speaking confidently in front of others.
Find a Public Speaking Class in Auckland
Public Speaking classes are available for Years 5–13 at selected Auckland locations.
Help your child become a confident, capable communicator — at school and beyond.
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