In recent years, Singapore’s education landscape has undergone a significant shift. While academic excellence remains essential, schools are placing increasing emphasis on how students think, express ideas, and communicate effectively. This has brought oracy, the ability to articulate thoughts clearly, listen actively, and engage in meaningful dialogue to the forefront of holistic student development.
As we move into 2026, oracy programmes in Singapore schools are no longer viewed as enrichment activities. Instead, they are becoming a foundational component that supports learning outcomes, leadership development, and students’ social-emotional growth.
Oracy refers to a student’s ability to communicate ideas confidently and coherently through spoken language. It goes beyond casual speaking and focuses on structured communication, reasoning, listening, and purposeful interaction.
In school environments, strong oracy skills enable students to:
These competencies align closely with MOE’s emphasis on communication, collaboration, and character education.
Several developments in Singapore’s education system have contributed to the growing demand for structured oracy training.
Modern classrooms encourage discussion, inquiry, and reflection. Students are expected to explain their thinking and engage actively with peers, making communication skills essential for learning.
Schools recognise that confidence in speaking affects participation, leadership, and emotional wellbeing. Oracy programmes provide safe, guided opportunities for students to practise expressing themselves.
Oracy supports Student Leadership, Values-In-Action (VIA), and Character & Citizenship Education (CCE) by enabling students to communicate values, lead discussions, and reflect meaningfully.
Whether progressing to JC, Polytechnic, ITE, or workplace environments, students will increasingly need to articulate ideas clearly and engage confidently in conversations.
Effective oracy programmes are developmental and age-appropriate, supporting students across different educational stages.
At the primary level, oracy training helps students:
These foundations support literacy development and classroom engagement.
For secondary students, programmes focus on:
This stage is particularly important for leadership development and CCA participation.
At higher levels, oracy training strengthens:
These skills prepare students for interviews, leadership roles, and post-secondary education.
These competencies complement English Language learning, Humanities subjects, leadership education, and Character & Citizenship Education (CCE).
One of the most valuable outcomes of oracy programmes in Singapore schools is their impact beyond academic performance.
Students who develop strong communication skills often demonstrate:
These outcomes contribute directly to schools’ broader goals in student wellbeing and holistic education.
When selecting an oracy or communication programme, schools benefit from considering several key factors:
Many schools in Singapore also prefer programmes that are specifically designed to meet students’ developmental needs and align with school-based frameworks. Purpose-built initiatives such as Addestra Junior Programmes provide structured oracy and communication training for Primary, Secondary, and JC students, integrating confidence-building, articulation skills, and collaborative dialogue in age-appropriate ways.
As communication continues to shape learning, leadership, and collaboration, oracy will remain a critical life skill. Schools that invest in structured oracy development equip students not only with academic capabilities, but also with confidence, empathy, and clarity of expression.
In an increasingly complex world, helping students find and use their voice meaningfully is one of the most valuable foundations education can provide.
Strong communication skills enable students to participate confidently in learning, leadership, and life beyond school.
Addestra Learning Centre has an established track record of delivering oracy, debating, communication, leadership, and student development programmes across Singapore schools. Through our Addestra Junior Programmes, we collaborate closely with educators to design engaging, age-appropriate sessions that support both academic and holistic development goals.
📩 Schools interested in implementing oracy and communication programmes are welcome to explore customised options aligned with cohort needs and school objectives.
For schools who are keen to find out more, you may contact us at hello@addestralearning.com or call us at +65 9431 4372.
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