PREMIUM PROGRAM · GRADES 7–12 · CALIFORNIA
Public Speaking & Leadership
Live online public speaking classes for kids in grades 7 to 12. In a small cohort, teens learn to speak with presence and lead with purpose.
Charter funds welcome. We are an approved vendor for California charter families, including Visions, Creekside, and Heartland.
BY PRIVATE INTERVIEW · A COHORT OF EIGHT · BEGINS EARLY 2027
8 students per cohort · 6 months of live training · 3 online showcases
8
Students per cohort
6 months
Live training
3
Online showcases
THE METHOD
A curriculum drawn from the people who do this best.
Over six months, our public speaking courses for kids build voice, story, and leadership through live practice and online showcases.
Presence and voice
Posture, breath, eye contact, and control of pitch, pace, and pause, drawing on performance and voice work including Vinh Giang’s approach.
Story and connection, TED style
Students learn to open, develop one clear idea, and connect with an audience, drawing on ideas from Chris Anderson, Nancy Duarte, and Dale Carnegie. They write, refine, and deliver talks filmed for their portfolio.
Persuasion and leadership
Students practice speaking with purpose, leading a team, and pitching an idea, including ideas from Simon Sinek’s Start With Why. The work closes with a Shark Tank style pitch. Listening, responsibility, and integrity run throughout the program.
Reading and writing are woven through every month, helping students think, write, and express ideas with clarity. We offer public speaking for teens live online across California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the Bay Area, Sacramento, and El Dorado Hills.
THE OUTCOME
What your child walks away with.
Presence
Standing and speaking with calm, grounded confidence in front of a room, small or full.
Voice
Forming a clear point of view and defending it with evidence, warmth, and grace.
Leadership
Reading a room, drawing others in, and carrying a group toward something worth doing.
And a record of it: a portfolio of filmed talks, a final signature speech, and a certificate of completion.
THE OUTCOME
What your child walks away with.
Presence
Standing and speaking with calm, grounded confidence in front of a room, small or full.
Voice
Forming a clear point of view and defending it with evidence, warmth, and grace.
Leadership
Reading a room, drawing others in, and carrying a group toward something worth doing.
And a record of it: a portfolio of filmed talks, a final signature speech, and a certificate of completion.
THE STAGES
Three rooms, over six months.
Open-Mic Night
The first time on their feet, among their cohort.
TED-style Youth Showcase
A filmed talk on an idea worth sharing.
The Red-Carpet Leadership Gala
A signature talk and a pitch, shared with a live online audience to close the program.
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FACULTY
Led by Ms. Manpreet Kaur.
Founder of The Learners Pathway, holder of a master’s degree from the University of Leeds, an author, and a literacy and leadership educator who has spent years helping young people find their voice. She leads every cohort personally.
One-to-one mentorship is woven into the program, so each student receives individual guidance alongside the small-group experience.
ADMISSIONS
A cohort of eight, by private interview.
Places are limited to eight students. A short, warm conversation helps us understand whether the program is right for your child and whether this is the right season for it. Tuition and details are shared during the consultation.
Grades 7 to 12 · Eight students · Six months · Begins early 2027
Live online for families across California.
A 20-minute call, with no obligation.
QUESTIONS
A few things parents ask.
Who is the program for?
Students in grades 7 to 12 across California who are ready to build confidence, voice, and leadership.
Is it only for outgoing kids?
No. Thoughtful, reserved students are welcome. Confidence grows with supportive teaching and practice.
How large is the cohort?
Eight students, so each learner can be seen and coached closely, with one-to-one mentorship woven in.
Is it online?
Yes, live and online, serving families across California, including Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Southern California.
What does it cost?
Tuition is shared during your private consultation, where we can discuss whether the program fits your child.
How do we join?
Book a private consultation. Admission is by interview, and places are limited to eight.
Charter funds welcome. We are an approved vendor for California charter families, including Visions, Creekside, and Heartland.