Public Speaking Academy

Be a confident, persuasive and eloquent speaker with professional guidance from trainers at the Public Speaking Academy. Founded by Darren Tay, International speech champion (crowned 2016 World Champion of Public Speaking) and Bestselling author of "Express to Impress", the Public Speaking Academy prides itself as a premium private commercial school providing effective communication skills training to students and working professionals.

The Public Speaking Academy's training syllabus and Certification examination(s) are registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE Reg. No. 3910). The programmes have been very well received by members of the public and trainings are conducted in a fun, engaging and consistent fashion.


Trainers’ Profiles:


Courses Offered:

Take your public speaking and presentation skills to the next level with the signature presentation skills training courses (curriculum designed by Public Speaking World Champion):

Public Speaking Courses for Adults (weekly group classes):

  • Tailored for adults and working professionals, the World Champion Certification Programme will guide you through an introduction, exploration, and enhancement of public speaking expertise and techniques through regular, group training sessions. Instead of a one-way lecture-style, the competent and passionate training team delivers a hands-on approach for optimal learning of public speaking skills and techniques – the Public Speaking Academy believe that learning is best achieved through a maximising combination of theory and practice. Find out more here.
Public speaking/ presentation course for adults (2-day):
  • The S'Peak Performance Programme (Adults) is a 2-day intensive master-class that offers a deep-dive into public speaking and communication techniques, tailored to the modern individual. The Public Speaking Academy has curated the core components of the programme to cover topics that are essential to your day-to-day at work or home. The S’Peak Performance Programme is helmed personally by Master Trainer and World Champion of Public Speaking 2016, Darren Tay (assisted by Senior Trainer). Find out more here
Public Speaking Course for Kids / Children (weekly group classes):
  • When your child steps into their first Speech Excellence Programme class, they will be greeted by a highly capable and qualified team of public speaking trainers, handpicked and trained by Master Trainer, Darren Tay. The team is passionate, committed, and driven to provide your child with the best platform for public speaking and to nurture your child as an immaculate public speaker. The focus shifts to building foundational public speaking techniques with a focus on elements such as body language, vocal variety, and even content structures. Find out more here
Public Speaking Holiday Program for Kids (2-day): 
  • The S'Peak Performance Programme is a 2-day intensive masterclass on public speaking, tailored for young communicators looking for a deep-dive into the knowledge, techniques, and tips for public speaking. The Public Speaking Academy has extracted 6 core areas from our extensive public speaking syallabus for a focused and tailored programme for your child (e.g., Interview Skills, Story-Telling, Stage Confidence). The S’Peak Performance Programme is helmed personally by Master Trainer and World Champion of Public Speaking 2016, Darren Tay (assisted by Senior Trainer). Find out more here


SAFRA Members' Discount

SAFRA members can enjoy a 15% discount for all above mentioned courses (either for themselves/ spouse or for their child/ children).