10 best kids’ speech & drama classes in Singapore for public speaking

Speech and drama classes teach children how to communicate effectively using both verbal and nonverbal techniques. These classes involve activities such as acting, role-playing and public speaking while growing confidence, creativity and communication skills.

Check out our list of the 10 best speech and drama classes in Singapore that will help your child become a good public speaker.

1. Speech Academy Asia

At Speech Academy Asia, they believe that every child can be transformed into a confident speaker, regardless of who they are or what their future career path is. They achieve this by equipping young aspiring leaders with the right tools to speak up without apprehension.

They provide cutting-edge public speaking courses using their teaching methodologies: Speech Linguistic Patterns (SLP), Neuro Somatics and Language Memory Programming Semantics (LMPS). Through their SLP methodology, learners improve at recognising the patterns of pronunciation or the structure in language needed to craft impactful speeches.

They offer a free trial class for English Public Speaking lessons, 12 English Public Speaking classes cost S$1,374, 24 classes for S$2,747 and 48 classes for S$5,494.

For a full list of locations, opening hours & contact numbers, refer here.
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2. LoveKids Speech & Drama

LoveKids Speech & Drama focuses on developing confidence and emotional intelligence (EQ) through speech and drama activities, according to their website. They help children improve communication skills, build self-esteem and foster creativity and critical thinking.

Their Specialised Speech and Drama Programme for 6- to 12-Month-Old Infants (S$40 Per 45-minute Lesson, S$100 Deposit Fee & S$80 Registration Fee) uses drama as a tool to help infants build social skills, speech skills, self-expression and 2-way communication. It also incorporates fine and gross motor activities to aid in holistic growth.

Their Speech and Drama With Public Speaking Programme for Nursery 2 (S$42 Per 1 Hour Lesson, S$100 Deposit Fee & S$80 Registration Fee) introduces kids to the importance of accurate speech for the real world. In the classroom, kids get used to public speaking through drama-based activities. Each week, they are required to present what they have learned through Creative Drama when they assume different characters.

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3. Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity (HCAC)

In Singapore, the options for professional actor training used to range from nothing at all to intermittent workshops or multi-year diplomas/degrees. With the opening of the Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity in 2013, there now exists a school for professional acting.

Students can choose their own syllabus, structure, timeline and their own type of acting training that meets their professional objectives and accommodates personal schedules.

The Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting Weekend Intensive Workshop (S$600, for 17 years old and above) allows learners to master American actor Strasberg’s signature relaxation exercise, a cornerstone of method acting. Learn to dissolve tension, enhance focus and prepare your body and mind for authentic, uninhibited expression. This essential skill empowers not just actors but anyone seeking emotional clarity and peak performance.

22 Dickson Road, #02-01, Singapore 209506
+65 8776 4580
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4. Lorna Whiston Speech & Drama

Lorna Whiston Speech & Drama is an educational school with an emphasis on language enrichment, speech and drama and early childhood education. They are known for their programmes aimed at nurturing confidence, with a focus on English language development.

The Trinity Drama programme allows 13 to 18-year-olds to join in performance activities. Students present scenes from plays from contrasting periods of dramatic literature, with the opportunity to develop scenes through spontaneous improvisation.

The Speech and Drama Classes for 3 to 17-year-olds are harnessed as a tool for learning. Their classes involve the students emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially. These ignite your child’s creativity when participating in role play and enable your child to engage spontaneously with the characters and plots in the Drama Land Adventures.

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5. Play Acting Productions

Play Acting Productions is a theatre and film training institution that offers immersive speech, drama and teacher-training programmes for children, teens, adults and educators.

They offer Direct School Admission (DSA) classes for those seeking to be admitted via the drama route. Every technique they teach goes into creating a foundation in terms of vocality (with an emphasis on enunciation and diction), physicality and presentation skills.

Every student is taught techniques that enable them to tackle their interviews with finesse. They will be preparing their students with routine and non-routine questions and the ability to speak up in a group interview. This is not just significant for DSA but also a key life skill.

80 Marine Parade Road, Parkway Parade, #14-04, Singapore 449269
+65 6440 5756 / +65 9107 1713
Tue: 11am – 7pm
Wed to Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Closed on Sun & Mon
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6. Julia Gabriel Centre

Julia Gabriel Centre empowers students to communicate confidently through EduDrama, a unique methodology that promotes learning within a positive and enjoyable environment.

In this engaging core programme, passionate educators guide Nursery 1 and 2 students through a mix of storytelling, music, movement, drama and interactive games, with a focus on active language development. Play is woven into the learning process, allowing children to cement confidence, independence and communication skills as they express themselves.

This speech and drama programme immerses preschoolers in literature, including poetry and prose, to foster their creative and cognitive growth. Kindergarten 2 students also work towards earning the Trinity College London Young Performers Certificate, developing cooperation, creativity and communication skills through process drama. Along the way, children develop valuable coping strategies to help them transition confidently to Primary 1.

For a full list of locations, opening hours & contact numbers, refer here.
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7. Chengzhu (Chinese Speech and Drama)

Chinese Speech and Drama is a programme under Chengzhu Mandarin Centre, a subsidiary of Julia Gabriel Education. Chengzhu Mandarin Centre is known for its unique EduDrama methodology. This involves the use of dramatic play, storytelling and other interactive activities to make learning Mandarin enjoyable and effective for young children.

These include drama-based activities, storytelling and interactive methods to enhance children’s speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities in Mandarin. The programme aims to build confidence, hone communication and foster a love for the Chinese language. 

Chengzhu Mandarin drama lessons for holiday programmes (or The Evolution of Chinese Characters) cost S$590 inclusive of GST. There is a 10 percent discount for UOB debit or credit card holders and 15 percent off for groups of 4 or more kids who sign up at the same time.

For a full list of locations, opening hours & contact numbers, refer here.
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8. LCentral Speech & Drama

LCentral Speech & Drama is an English language enrichment programme for kids from Nursery 1 to Primary 6. They focus on developing literacy, learning and leadership skills.

Their Speech & Drama classes for Nursery 2 to Kindergarten 2 students focus on developing young children’s communication skills, confidence and creativity through engaging activities. These classes incorporate storytelling, role-playing and other drama exercises to enhance language development, develop self-esteem and foster social skills.

LCentral’s Public Speaking programme for Primary 1 to 6 students aims to build children’s confidence and communication skills through structured lessons and activities. It focuses on developing presentation skills, performance competence and communication skills. The lessons also focus on fostering critical thinking and encouraging self-expression.

For a full list of locations, opening hours & contact numbers, refer here.
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9. Wild Kids (by Wild Rice Singapore)

At the Wild Rice Academy, they empower children to experiment and make creative decisions in the ways they express themselves and tell stories. Experiential, engaging and enjoyable, their weekly drama classes (Standard Term Fees of S$708.50 from Jun 2025) focus on the development of every child’s confidence, creativity and intelligence.

In their drama classes for children from the ages of 5 to 8, Teaching Artists guide participants through storytelling, improvisation and role-playing. They will also offer your child the opportunity to pick up core language and social-emotional skills. This is done by introducing them to original stories and scripts that are written specially for the lessons.

Their classes for children 9 to 12 focus more on expression in performance. They empower participants to consider and make creative decisions while learning to use their bodies, voices and faces to communicate their thoughts and ideas.

107 North Bridge Road, Funan, #04-08, Singapore 179105
+65 8876 3524
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10. Helen O’Grady Drama Academy

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy was established in 1979 by Helen O’Grady, a teacher, children’s television presenter and producer. Her aim? To promote personal development through drama. Today, she reaches over 100,000 students across 40 countries each week.

Their public speaking course comprises a structured curriculum to equip students with verbal and non-verbal communication skills to undertake all types of public speaking. Each class invites students to practise speech writing as they work on their own speeches. This public speaking course is across 4 terms (10 weekly 1-hour sessions every term).

They also have private speech and drama classes, which are tailored to each child’s needs. For example, if a child requires more attention on public speaking, the private class will focus more on speech and nonverbal communication. These private classes are conducted online and require a minimum commitment of 4 lessons. Each lesson is an hour long.

231 Mountbatten Road, Mountbatten Centre, Block B, #03-03, Singapore 397999
+65 9116 2838
Mon to Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 9am – 3pm
Closed on Sun
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