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Public Speaking Classes to Build Confidence and Leadership Skills
For kids, teens, and adults. Learn at our flagship Mississauga campus or join live online from anywhere.
25th
Anniversary
2026
Serving
5000+
Families
Since 2001
Public Speaking Courses for Mississauga, the GTA, and Beyond
Stand Up and Speak offers in-person public speaking courses at our Mississauga campus, along with live online programs for learners across Ontario, Canada, the USA, and abroad. Our courses, camps, and private coaching help kids, teens, and adults build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and grow as leaders.
Since 2001, we’ve supported 5,000+ families across Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. Learn in person at our flagship Mississauga campus, or live online from anywhere in Canada, the USA, and abroad. Our coach-led courses help learners gain confidence, clarity, and stage presence.
Live Online Public Speaking Programs
Join Stand Up and Speak online from anywhere in Ontario, across Canada, in the USA, and abroad. Our live virtual programs help learners build confidence, communicate clearly, and grow as speakers and leaders.
Live coaching, real-time feedback, and practical speaking practice from anywhere.
Explore Our 3 Core Public Speaking Programs
Find your starting point: build confidence in a four-week course, develop advanced skills throughout the school year, or focus on your own goals with private coaching.
Confident Communicator Course
4-Week Public Speaking Class for Beginners - Ages 5+ welcome
Four-week courses for kids and teens in Grades 1–12. Practice speaking clearly, managing nerves, and presenting ideas in a supportive small group.
Each course is independent and introduces a different theme. Take one or return for more practice.
Competitive Program
9-month Competitive Public Speaking and Debate Classes
A nine-month program for students in Grades 1–12 who want to develop their speaking and leadership skills.
Weekly coaching covers persuasive speaking, impromptu delivery, debate, and presentations, with opportunities to perform and receive feedback.
Private
Coaching
One-on-One Public Speaking Coaching for All Ages
Personalized coaching for kids, teens, and adults. Focus on a school presentation, interview, speech, or professional goal with one-to-one practice and feedback.
Available in person and online, with coaching tailored to your goals.
In addition to our flagship in-person courses, we also offer Online Confident Communicator Courses and public speaking Camp Programs. These seasonal options, March break and summer camps, are ideal for students seeking to develop their skills during school breaks, all with the same fun, structured, and supportive coaching experience that Stand Up and Speak is renowned for.
Confidence That Stays With Them For Life
Every week, over 450 students walk through our doors, the leading public speaking academy, including children as young as five, and leave standing taller. They’re building confidence through structured public speaking courses for kids, teens, and adults. From classroom presentations to family gatherings and future job interviews, the communication skills they gain at Stand Up and Speak are built to last a lifetime.
“Stand Up and Speak was the perfect choice when I searched for public speaking classes near me. It felt like the program was built just for my needs.”
Why Public Speaking for Kids Matters
When kids learn public speaking early, they don’t just improve communication; they build confidence, critical thinking, and leadership. Our courses are designed to help every child feel comfortable expressing themselves clearly and authentically.
From impromptu speaking and prepared speeches to structured debate, our courses develop more than presentation skills, they shape thoughtful communicators, curious minds, and confident leaders.
Ella’s 4-Year Journey: From Confidence Building to Competition Champion
Ella started in our Confidence-Building Public Speaking Program in Grade 1. Like many students, she was soft-spoken and hesitant to share her voice in front of others. But through structured coaching, peer encouragement, and weekly practice in our public speaking courses for kids, she gradually found her voice, and her courage, eliminating the fear of public speaking.
Now, four years later, Ella, now a veteran competitive student is a confident presenter who competes in youth public speaking contests across the region. She’s earned recognition for her storytelling, persuasive speeches, and delivery skills, and even mentors younger students starting where she once did. Her journey shows what’s possible when kids are given the tools, encouragement, and stage to grow.
Our courses don’t just teach public speaking; they transform lives.
Nabanita Debsarkar, Parent
“When I enrolled Subhan in the competitive program, my only goal was to help him gain confidence in public situations. What you’ve given us is so much more: pride and immense happiness.”
Simone Kohli, Student
“Looking back at how much I’ve transformed, from a kid just entering high school and being anti-social due to COVID to a confident speaker in the competitive program, Stand Up and Speak changed my life.”
Andrea Sampson, Adult Student
“I’ve been a student of Stand Up and Speak for over 20 years, and it’s been an invaluable experience. Their coaching continues to sharpen my skills as a professional speaker.”
