by Clair Ong | Aug 18, 2025
Blog Home How Podcasting Can Boost Public Speaking Skills in Kids In today’s digital world, communication skills are more important than ever. While academic achievements are essential, the ability to express ideas clearly and confidently sets children apart in...
by Clair Ong | Aug 20, 2025
Blog Home Public Speaking for Kids: The Skill Every Child Needs Beyond the Classroom When parents think about their child’s education, subjects like maths, science, and languages often take centre stage. But in today’s world, there is another essential skill every...
by Clair Ong | Aug 22, 2025
Blog Home DSA Subjects in Singapore: A Complete Guide for Parents The Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec) allows Primary 6 students to gain early admission into secondary schools based on their talents, achievements, and potential—not just their...
by Clair Ong | Aug 26, 2025
Blog Home Character Building Classes for Kids: Shaping Confident, Resilient and Kind Future Leaders As parents in Singapore, we all want the best for our children. Beyond scoring well in exams or excelling in co-curricular activities, there is something deeper we...
by Clair Ong | Aug 29, 2025
Blog Home Unlocking Your Child’s Future: Why Life Skills Workshops Are a Must for Kids in Singapore As parents in Singapore, we do everything we can to ensure our children succeed. From extra tuition classes to enrichment programmes, the schedule fills up quickly. But...
by Clair Ong | Sep 1, 2025
Blog Home September Holiday Camps 2025: Fun, Learning, and Growth Await! This September holiday, Speech Academy Asia is offering a range of camps designed to inspire, challenge, boost confidence, communication, and public speaking skills while keeping learning fun and...
by Clair Ong | Sep 3, 2025
Blog Home MOE’s Call for Values and Empathy: How We Can Nurture Kindness In Our Children In a recent message, Minister for Education Desmond Tan reminded us of something deeply important: schools should be safe spaces where children not only learn but...
by Clair Ong | Sep 12, 2025
Blog Home PSLE Oral Exam Tips: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Succeed The PSLE English Oral Exam can be a source of stress for both students and parents. Unlike written papers, the oral exam tests your child’s ability to express ideas clearly, think on their...
by Clair Ong | Sep 16, 2025
Blog Home 10 Ways to Ace the PSLE Oral Exam: Expert Tips from Speech Academy Asia As the PSLE Oral Examinations approach this September, parents are keen to find practical strategies to help their children perform at their best. At Speech Academy Asia, we understand...
by Clair Ong | Sep 29, 2025
Blog Home Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Best Enrichment Centre in Singapore In Singapore’s competitive education landscape, parents are constantly looking for ways to give their children an edge. Beyond school subjects, enrichment centres offer experiences that shape...
by Clair Ong | Oct 2, 2025
Blog Home Public Speaking for Kids: A Life Skill to Start Learning Young Public speaking isn’t just a skill for adults in boardrooms or politicians on stages—it’s a life skill that can shape children into confident, expressive, and resilient individuals. In today’s...
by Clair Ong | Oct 3, 2025
Blog Home Mastering Presentation Skills: Professional Adult Courses and Corporate Workshops in Singapore Speaking confidently in front of others is no longer a “nice-to-have” skill, it is a necessity. In the workplace, the way you present your ideas can determine...
by Clair Ong | Oct 7, 2025
Blog Home Presentation Classes and Workshops for Kids and Teens in Singapore Speaking confidently in front of others is an essential skill that children and teenagers need to thrive in school, extracurricular activities, and beyond. From delivering show-and-tell in...
by Clair Ong | Oct 9, 2025
Blog Home Understanding Social Inequality: How Communication Skills Empower Your Child Social inequality isn’t just a societal issue, it can quietly affect children’s confidence, opportunities, and sense of self-worth. Some children are naturally outspoken, while...
by Clair Ong | Oct 10, 2025
Blog Home Supporting Youth Mental Health: Every Child Deserves to Be Heard On World Mental Health Day 2025, we reflect on the importance of emotional well-being for children and students. Mental health challenges often emerge early in life. If left unaddressed, they...
by Clair Ong | Oct 13, 2025
Blog Home Helping Your Child Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety Public speaking is a skill that can open doors for children academically, socially, and professionally. Yet for many, the thought of speaking in front of an audience sparks anxiety. As a parent,...
by Clair Ong | Oct 14, 2025
Blog Home Developing Life Skills: Building Confident Communicators and Future Leaders In a world that is constantly evolving, children need more than academic success to thrive. Beyond textbooks and exams, developing life skills such as communication, leadership,...
by Clair Ong | Oct 17, 2025
Blog Home Presentation, Interviews and Stagefright. It’s Manageable. Whether you’re the interviewer or the interviewee, or presenting your project to an audience, there are a multitude of skills you need to be effective. Let’s look at some of the...
by Clair Ong | Oct 23, 2025
Blog Home 5 Steps to Acing DSA Interviews When we think about getting into a good secondary school, the PSLE often seems like the only path. But what if your child’s strength in coding, sports, music, public speaking, or leadership could open doors before the PSLE...
by Clair Ong | Oct 24, 2025
Blog Home Innovative Learning Meets Fun in Our November & December Holiday Camps 2025 Join us for our holiday camps this November and December! Packed with fun, engaging, and meaningful activities, there’s something for every child to enjoy and learn. At...
by Clair Ong | Oct 27, 2025
Blog Home Building Strong Interpersonal Relationships in Children You’ve probably heard it before: “Grades aren’t everything.” But what truly matters beyond the report card? Recently, Minister for Education Mr Desmond Lee said in Parliament that Singapore will place...
by Clair Ong | Oct 29, 2025
Blog Home PSLE Chinese Oral Tuition: Why Starting Early Makes All the Difference For many parents in Singapore, English often takes centre stage, from reading to writing to speaking. But when the PSLE season arrives, the Chinese Oral Examination quickly reminds us...
by Clair Ong | Oct 31, 2025
Blog Home Help Your Child Develop Their Inner Strength: Building Real Confidence Confidence is one of the most valuable skills in life. It’s not something you’re born with, but something that’s built through experiences, encouragement, and a sense of self-worth. When...
by Clair Ong | Nov 3, 2025
Blog Home Mastering Effective Communication: The Secret to Thriving in Work and Leadership In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to communicate effectively is no longer optional. Whether you are leading a team, pitching to clients, or simply trying to express your...
by Clair Ong | Nov 5, 2025
Blog Home Speak Up! Kids Competition 2025: Singapore’s Largest Public Speaking Competition for Kids The finals of the Speak Up! Kids Competition 2025 were held on Monday, 3rd November, featuring six MOE primary schools from across Singapore and around 70...
by Clair Ong | Nov 7, 2025
Blog Home Exciting Holiday Camps This November & December 2025! The school holidays are here again, and parents across Singapore are searching for activities that are meaningful, fun, and enriching for their children. The upcoming break offers the perfect...
by Clair Ong | Nov 11, 2025
Blog Home Nurturing Strong Minds: Why Mental Wellness Matters for Kids & Teens In recent years, we have seen the issue of mental wellness among children and adolescents move from the margins to the forefront of concern. For parents, educators and youth‑support...
by Clair Ong | Nov 14, 2025
Blog Home Understanding Interpersonal Relationships for Kids Being a foundational aspect of life, interpersonal relationships are very important for children to understand. Whether it be school, home, workplace or anywhere else, every bond and every interaction, even...
by Clair Ong | Nov 18, 2025
Blog Home Interbranch Grand Speech Competition 2025 The Interbranch Grand Speech Competition is Speech Academy Asia’s largest and most anticipated annual public speaking event. It is designed to give our students a grand stage to showcase their growth, skills, and...
by Clair Ong | Nov 24, 2025
Blog Home Holiday Camp 2025: A Season of Fun, Growth and Real-World Learning The year-end holidays are here, and at Speech Academy Asia, that means one thing: our highly anticipated Speech Champions Holiday Camp is back. Running across four exciting dates 26–27 Nov,...
by Clair Ong | Nov 28, 2025
Blog Home Speech Academy Asia Expands in 2025 with Five New Centres At Speech Academy Asia, we believe that every child has a powerful voice waiting to be discovered. As communication skills become more essential in school, social settings and future workplaces, more...
by Clair Ong | Dec 1, 2025
Blog Home What Is DSA Sec and Why Parents Should Take Note What Is DSA Sec and Why Parents Should Take Note Primary 6 students have just received their PSLE results on Tuesday, 25 November, and for many families this marks a major milestone. Some children are...
by Clair Ong | Dec 9, 2025
Blog Home Is Your Child Struggling to Make Friends or Speak Up? How Social Skills Classes Can Help As parents, we want our children to grow into confident, happy, and socially capable individuals. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, we notice challenges. Does...
by Clair Ong | Dec 12, 2025
Blog Home English Course for Kids in Singapore: Build Strong Language Skills and Confident Communicators As parents in Singapore, we all want our children to speak clearly, write confidently and express themselves with ease. In today’s fast-paced world, strong English...
by Clair Ong | Dec 16, 2025
Blog Home Why Great Ideas Fail Without Great Presentation Skills You may have a brilliant idea, a strong proposal or years of expertise, but if you cannot present it clearly and confidently, it risks being ignored. In today’s fast-paced professional environment, ideas...
by Clair Ong | Jan 14, 2026
Blog Home Chinese Course in Singapore for Kids Age 3 to 16 In today’s globalised world, Mandarin serves as a vital bridge between cultures. Whether in academics, business, or daily life, strong Chinese language skills offer immense practical value. At Speech Academy...
by Clair Ong | Jan 9, 2026
Blog Home Enrichment Classes for Kids: Choosing the Right Programme for your Child In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, academic results alone are no longer enough. Parents are increasingly seeking enrichment classes for kids that help their children develop...
by Clair Ong | Jan 12, 2026
Blog Home DSA DSA is a Ministry of Education (MOE) initiative that allows students to gain admission to secondary schools based on their talents and strengths, beyond academic results alone. While PSLE results remain important, MOE recognises that students develop...
by Clair Ong | Jan 16, 2026
Blog Home Effective Communication for Kids Communication is unavoidable. It is one of the most essential skills children use every day, whether they are answering a teacher, talking to friends, or expressing emotions at home. Every interaction, active or passive,...
by Clair Ong | Jan 19, 2026
Blog Home Instilling Character Values in Young Kids Character values are what people are identified by, and so, grooming kids with good values is essential for them to grow into good people. These days, it has become more difficult than ever to have organic...
by Clair Ong | Jan 21, 2026
Blog Home Public Speaking Programmes for Kids Public speaking is no longer a niche skill reserved for adults or future leaders. In today’s education landscape, the ability to speak clearly, confidently and thoughtfully has become a core life skill that every child...
by Clair Ong | Jan 23, 2026
Blog Home Why Leadership Matters for your Child and How to Nurture It As parents, we all want our children to thrive, not just academically, but as confident, capable young people who can face challenges, collaborate with others, and make thoughtful decisions. In...
by Clair Ong | Jan 27, 2026
Blog Home Critical Thinking Workshop for Kids In today’s fast-changing world children need more than good grades and memorised facts. They need the ability to think, reason, question and decide with confidence. Critical thinking is that foundational skill that helps...
by Clair Ong | Jan 29, 2026
Blog Home Best PSLE Oral Programme in Singapore for Primary 3-6 Students Preparing for the PSLE English Oral Exam can be stressful for both children and parents. Unlike written papers, the oral exam tests your child’s ability to think on their feet, express ideas...
by Clair Ong | Feb 5, 2026
Blog Home DSA 2026: How to Prepare Your Child Confidently The Direct School Admission (DSA) scheme is a Ministry of Education (MOE) initiative that allows students to gain entry into secondary schools based on their talents, strengths and potential, beyond academic...
by Clair Ong | Feb 6, 2026
Blog Home Tips to Improve Your Child’s Social Skills and Confidence As parents, we often celebrate our children’s academic achievements: high grades, awards, or recognition in school. But many parents notice that, despite excelling academically, their child struggles...
by Clair Ong | Feb 9, 2026
Blog Home Corporate Presentation Skills Training in Singapore In today’s business environment, strong presentation and communication skills directly impact performance, leadership and results. From internal meetings to client pitches and stakeholder presentations, the...
by Clair Ong | Feb 19, 2026
Blog Home Why So Many Teens Struggle With Conversations and Confidence Today Many parents are surprised when their teenager, who seems capable and intelligent, struggles to hold a simple conversation, freezes when asked to speak, or avoids social situations...
by Clair Ong | Feb 13, 2026
Blog Home Confidence Workshop for Professionals in Singapore In today’s competitive world, confidence is no longer optional. It is essential. Whether you are presenting in a boardroom, pitching to clients, leading a team or speaking at an event, the way you carry...
by Clair Ong | Feb 20, 2026
Blog Home Best Holiday Camps in Singapore This March 2026 (Age 3–16) Not sure what to do with your child while you are at work this March holiday? Give yourself peace of mind knowing they will be learning, playing, and growing in a safe and engaging environment. At...
by Clair Ong | Feb 24, 2026
Blog Home Top March Holiday Camps 2026 in Singapore for Kids (Age 3–16) Leadership, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship and Experiential Learning The March school holidays may only last one week, but the skills your child builds can last a lifetime. If you are searching...
by Clair Ong | Mar 2, 2026
Blog Home Building Healthy Minds in Children: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters In today’s fast paced world, mental wellness is not just about feeling happy. It is about equipping children with the skills to understand themselves, relate to others, make thoughtful...
by Clair Ong | Feb 26, 2026
Blog Home Tips to Ace PSLE Oral Exam and Past Years Questions Preparing for the PSLE English Oral Examination can be stressful for both children and parents. Unlike written papers, the oral component tests your child’s ability to think on their feet, express ideas...
by Clair Ong | Mar 6, 2026
Blog Home Best Entrepreneurship Programme in Singapore In Singapore’s evolving education landscape, entrepreneurship is no longer seen as an optional skill. Schools, parents, and policymakers are increasingly recognising that children need more than academic...
by Clair Ong | Mar 9, 2026
Blog Home Leadership Programme for Kids in Singapore: Building Confident Young Leaders The Future Leader Is Not Born. It Is Spoken Into Existence. What if leadership was not taught as a lecture, but discovered through conversation? In a world where ideas move faster...
by Clair Ong | Mar 20, 2026
Blog Home Interview Workshops: The Skill That Determines Who Gets the Opportunity You could have the best grades, the strongest portfolio, and the most impressive résumé. Yet many opportunities, from school admissions to career promotions, are decided in one moment....
by Clair Ong | Mar 12, 2026
Blog Home March Holiday Camps in Singapore 2026: A Meaningful Holiday for Your Child The March school holidays may only last one week, but the experiences your child has during that time can shape valuable skills for years to come. For many working parents, the...
by Clair Ong | Mar 18, 2026
Blog Home Why Public Speaking Matters for Kids In many Singaporean households, a familiar routine plays out every week. Children attend school, complete their homework, and move from one enrichment class to another, Mathematics, Science, perhaps even coding. On paper,...
by Clair Ong | Mar 24, 2026
Blog Home Debate Competition Training: Helping Your Child Speak with Confidence In an increasingly competitive world, strong communication skills are no longer optional. They are essential. Debate competitions, in particular, provide students with a powerful platform...
by Clair Ong | Mar 26, 2026
Blog Home Why Storytelling Competitions Can Transform Your Child’s Confidence In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to express ideas clearly and confidently is more important than ever. One exciting way children can develop this skill is through storytelling...
by Clair Ong | Mar 31, 2026
Blog Home Entrepreneurship Training for Kids “My Child Has So Many Ideas… But Never Shares Them” You hear it in small moments. On the way home, your child suddenly tells you about an idea they had in class. It is creative, sometimes surprisingly...
by Clair Ong | Apr 23, 2026
Blog Home Choosing the Right Public Speaking School: A Comparison of Philosophy and Value When selecting a public speaking academy in Singapore, the decision involves more than just a price tag. It is about finding a methodology that resonates with your child’s...
by Clair Ong | Apr 7, 2026
Blog Home The Ultimate Guide to Nailing Your DSA 2026 Application Looking for a way to give your child an edge in the 2026 Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise? Beyond grades and certificates, schools are increasingly looking for something more: the ability to...
by Clair Ong | Apr 14, 2026
Blog Home PSLE Chinese Oral Preparation in Singapore: How to Help Your Child Score Better When it comes to the PSLE, most parents naturally focus on written papers such as comprehension, composition, and vocabulary. However, there is one component that quietly makes a...
by Clair Ong | Apr 16, 2026
Blog Home Is Your Child the Next Big Star? Why Emcee & Hosting Courses are the Ultimate Game-Changer for Kids! Does your child love being the center of attention, or do they retreat into their shell the moment a camera appears? Whether you have a natural-born...
by Clair Ong | Apr 17, 2026
Blog Home Beyond the Ribbon: Turning Autism Awareness into Action Every April, the world turns blue for Autism Awareness Month. While seeing landmarks light up and seeing puzzle pieces on social media is a heartening start, awareness is only the baseline. For the...
by Clair Ong | Apr 21, 2026
Blog Home Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Why Character Values are the Foundation of Success In the modern world, being “smart” is no longer enough. As Singapore navigates an era of rapid change, the true measure of a student’s success lies in their...
by Clair Ong | Apr 24, 2026
Blog Home Is It Necessary for Kids in Singapore to Join a Communication Class? Many parents today focus heavily on their child’s development, filling their schedules with tuition and enrichment classes such as swimming, taekwondo, and piano. While these activities...
