KHDA Approved ECA Programme · Active Risers
Onsite enrichment programmes delivered in schools across Dubai — building confident, articulate communicators from age 9 onwards.
A division of Active Kids · managed by Active Risers
Summer Bootcamp 2026 · KHDA Approved · Onsite · Dubai Schools
Your child will learn to project their voice, hold a room, and speak without fear — skills that last a lifetime
Through debates and drama, children practise expressing ideas and responding with clarity under pressure
Body language, posture, and presence — your child will carry themselves differently by week 2
Drama and storytelling activities unlock creativity and teach how to use voice and emotion purposefully
Every child delivers a real presentation at our Week 6 Showcase — parents invited to witness the transformation
Speak & Spark graduates are invited to join Speak Like a CEO — our advanced weekend leadership programme
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Dubai schools
Session timings will be shared upon registration
Posture, presence, eye contact, gesture, and the power of non-verbal communication — building confident
physical expression before a single word is spoken
Tone, pace, projection, and vocal variety — how to use your voice as a tool to engage, persuade, and connect
with any audience
Organising thoughts clearly using Point, Reason, Example — the framework that makes every speech,
presentation, and answer feel polished
Real-time thinking, persuasion, and performance — children apply all skills through exciting debate formats
and drama-based speaking challenges
Every child delivers their final presentation — parents and school staff are invited to witness the
transformation. Certificates awarded.
Weekend Programme · Ages 10-14
The natural next step after Speak & Spark. An advanced weekend programme that teaches children to communicate with
the confidence, clarity, and presence of a leader — skills that will define their future.
Educator · TEDx Speaker · Author · Keynote Speaker
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.
Enquire today to learn more about Speak & Spark and our upcoming school programmes. Our team will be in touch within 24 hours.
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?
