Shy or hesitant to speak up
Supportive, confidence-building activities help children participate without pressure and find their voice gradually.
Onsite enrichment programmes delivered in schools across Dubai — building confident, articulate communicators from age 9 onwards.
Communication & Confidence Programme
A structured journey in expression, confidence, and creativity
This programme is designed to help children become confident communicators, creative thinkers, and expressive individuals.
Delivered as part of the school's PEP curriculum, the programme provides students with a safe and engaging environment to develop essential life skills through Speech & Drama, Public Speaking, Storytelling, and Performance. Every session is designed to encourage children to express themselves with confidence, think creatively, collaborate with others, and communicate with clarity.
The programme follows a progressive three-term journey, allowing children to build their skills step by step.
Supportive, confidence-building activities help children participate without pressure and find their voice gradually.
Regular speaking opportunities help children become calmer, clearer, and more comfortable in front of others.
Students strengthen how they speak, listen, collaborate, and present themselves in group settings.
The programme gives expressive children a structured platform to develop clarity, creativity, and purpose.
Aligned with the core tenets of Trinity College London's Speech & Drama framework.
Students develop the confidence to express themselves, overcome hesitation, and speak with greater clarity through interactive games, storytelling, role-play, and foundational communication activities.
Children strengthen their speaking skills by improving voice, expression, body language, audience engagement, and presentation techniques through speeches, drama, and collaborative activities.
Students bring their learning together through performances, presentations, debates, and showcases that celebrate their growth as confident communicators.
A Journey of Lifelong Learning
Learning doesn't end when the school bell rings. Our Weekend Programme provides children with continuous opportunities to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and broaden their experiences in a familiar school environment.
Through engaging, hands-on sessions, students develop essential life skills while enjoying regular exposure to public speaking, speech & drama, storytelling, leadership activities, and collaborative learning.
In partnership with Al Diyafah High School, Active Kids brings its Speak & Spark Communication & Confidence Programme to the school campus, giving students the opportunity to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills through engaging, structured learning.
Tarannum Sheikh is an educator, TEDx speaker, published author, and keynote speaker with over a decade of experience shaping confident communicators across India and the UAE. As the founder of Active Kids, she has helped 500+ students discover their voice and speak with lasting impact.
Parent Testimonials from the Speak & Shine page on our website.
Swastic Gupta, India
Uzair Abdulrehman,
UAE
Aisha Nuha, UAE
Hazel Thakker, UAE
Tanvi Kundra, India
Suleiman Ahmed, UAE
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Note: School Programmes are delivered by Active Risers, our KHDA-approved ECA division. Online courses operate independently.
Active Kids is an online learning academy for children aged 4–14, offering programmes in spoken English, creative writing, reading, handwriting, and confident communication. Our school-based enrichment programmes are delivered onsite across Dubai schools through Active Risers, our KHDA-approved ECA division. We are dedicated to bridging the learning gap and empowering every child to become a confident, independent learner.
Take a quick quiz
1. How comfortable is your child when speaking in front of others?
2. How well does your child organize their thoughts while speaking?
3. Does your child use appropriate voice modulation and expressions?
4. How does your child handle unexpected questions or situations while speaking?
5. How often does your child participate in group discussions or presentations?
