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Outschool Public Speaking Classes

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5th–12th grades

Outschool Public Speaking Classes offer live, small-group courses that help kids practice speeches, discussions, and presentations with a supportive teacher and peers. Because classes are listed by independent educators, families can choose from formats ranging from one-time workshops to semester-long clubs on topics like debate, storytelling, and acting. Parents appreciate the flexibility—classes are online, searchable by age and interest, and often scheduled after school hours—making it easier to fit into busy weeks. These classes work well for kids who benefit from real-time feedback, social interaction, and the external structure of a live class. Quality and style can vary by teacher, so reading reviews and watching intro videos is important. Many families find the per-class cost worthwhile compared to local clubs because children get more chances to speak. For best results, encourage your child to practice speeches at home and record a few sessions to track progress.

Great for kids and teens who already like chatting online, enjoy meeting new peers around the world, and benefit from frequent, low‑stakes speaking practice; works particularly well for homeschoolers who want to outsource public speaking or debate to a specialist while keeping their core academics at home.

Pros

Huge variety of small‑group public speaking and debate classes taught by independent instructors, so you can match your learner’s age, interests and comfort level—from show‑and‑tell style clubs to speech and TED‑style presentation workshops; live, interactive Zoom format gives homeschooled kids regular practice speaking to peers, and many secular families appreciate the platform’s emphasis on inclusivity and teacher screening. 

Cons

Quality varies by teacher, and you may need to sample a couple of classes to find the right fit; everything is online, which can be tiring for screen‑sensitive kids; time‑zone differences and subscription costs add up if you take multiple weekly classes; because it’s a marketplace, parents need to read reviews and class descriptions carefully to ensure content and expectations match their values and child’s needs.

Outschool works with many ESA and charter-school funding platforms, including ClassWallet, and maintains documentation for parents using education-savings funds; however, eligibility depends on your state and specific program, so you should verify that Outschool is an approved vendor and follow their payment instructions for funded enrollments.

Outschool classes are typically from $10-$30 an hour

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Outschool Public Speaking Classes Mission

The mission of Outschool’s public speaking classes is to help kids and teens become confident, clear communicators by pairing expert teachers with small, supportive online groups. Built on Outschool’s broader mission to inspire kids to love learning by making education fun, social, and self-directed, these classes give learners structured practice with speeches, storytelling, debate, and presentations tied to topics they actually care about. By meeting over live video in flexible, interest-based classes, students can build real-world communication and leadership skills from home, no matter where they live.

Outschool Public Speaking Classes Story

Outschool launched in 2015 when co-founders Amir Nathoo, Nick Grandy, and Mikhail Seregine set out to create a marketplace of live online classes where kids could explore their interests with passionate teachers. Homeschoolers were among the first to discover the platform, and as enrollment grew, so did demand for life-skill offerings like public speaking, debate, and leadership. Today, Outschool hosts hundreds of independently run public speaking classes—from one-time workshops to ongoing clubs—where students practice prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and constructive feedback in a Zoom-style setting. These classes extend Outschool’s original vision: using small-group, student-centered learning to give kids skills and confidence that carry far beyond the screen.

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During a typical Outschool public-speaking class, your learner joins a small Zoom room, says hello during introductions, and warms up with a quick icebreaker like sharing a fun fact or answering a silly question. The teacher might screen-share a short slide deck about eye contact or vocal variety, then invite kids to deliver a 1–3 minute prepared or impromptu talk while classmates listen and clap. You’ll hear laughter, encouraging chat messages, and specific feedback from the instructor before everyone signs off.

Outschool is a marketplace of live, small-group online classes; public speaking courses and clubs are offered by individual teachers using Outschool’s platform. Parents create an account, browse offerings such as one-time workshops, multi-week courses, or ongoing speech clubs, and enroll their child; classes meet on Zoom for 25–55 minutes, typically once or twice per week, and may include slides, games, student speeches, and feedback. Many families weave these classes into a broader language-arts plan as a weekly enrichment or term-long elective. 

Kids attend classes on their own while parents stay nearby for tech support and to help brainstorm or rehearse speeches between sessions. Many families watch recordings later or sit just off-screen during the first few meetings to help nervous speakers feel comfortable.

Most classes list age ranges and expectations: younger sections often welcome pre-readers who can speak in sentences and follow group rules, while more advanced speech or debate classes expect fluent reading, basic writing, and willingness to be on camera and mic.

Outschool’s variety of public speaking classes allows families to choose small groups, neurodivergent‑friendly teachers, and topics tied to a child’s interests. This flexibility is especially helpful for autistic and anxious kids; parents can message teachers about accommodations like extra processing time, chat participation, or camera‑off options.

Outschool offers public‑speaking courses specifically marketed for shy, anxious, and neurodiverse learners, so it can be a strong option for kids with social anxiety or confidence challenges who need a very small, supportive group to practice speaking.

Outschool’s platform-wide policy allows full refunds when you cancel within 24 hours of purchase (and before a class starts) and offers additional prorated or full refunds in cases such as teacher cancellations or missed meetings, while missed classes by the learner are generally not refundable; details and timing are handled through your Outschool account and support rather than by individual teachers.

Not ideal for families avoiding live online classes, or for children with extreme Zoom fatigue or anxiety about being on camera; if you want a long‑term, highly structured speech curriculum with clear levels and assessments, you may prefer a club‑style program like 4‑H, Speaker’s League or Toastmasters Youth Leadership instead of piecing together separate Outschool classes.

Families who like the live‑club model often compare Outschool classes with local 4‑H public speaking, Speaker’s League, 4‑H Public Presentations or the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program; for asynchronous options, Brave Writer’s public speaking‑style writing projects or online middle‑school speech courses can scratch a similar itch. 

New public-speaking classes and teachers are added regularly, and Outschool has introduced memberships and flexible scheduling options that can include communication and public-speaking clubs as part of a larger bundle.

Use Outschool’s filters to narrow by age, class size and teacher rating, then start with a short, one‑time or four‑week class so your child can “try on” the platform and format before you commit to a longer ongoing section.

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Meet Amir, Nick and Mikhail

Outschool was co-founded by Amir Nathoo, Nick Grandy, and Mikhail Seregine, a trio of technologists and entrepreneurs who wanted to rethink what school could look like for modern families. Drawing on their backgrounds in software engineering, product design, and education technology, they built Outschool as a live online marketplace connecting kids ages 3–18 with teachers offering thousands of small-group classes. Under their leadership, Outschool has served millions of learners around the world and become known for interest-led classes—like public speaking clubs, debate workshops, and storytelling courses—that help kids practice communication and leadership in a low-pressure, social environment.