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Our programmes

Learning that changes something in you

Every programme states its duration, weekly hours, group size, curriculum and what is included. All sessions are live and online, in small batches, with learners joining from around the world.

Phase 1 · from 1 October 2026

Opening with the launch term

These programmes begin in the first SpeakShine term and are open to learners worldwide.

French

French Beyond the Textbook

Structured French from A0 to C1 taught through conversation, stories, music, culture and real-life situations, with DELF preparation where required.

  • 10-week term · 2 × 90 minutes per week · 30 live teaching hours
  • Small group of 6–8
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French Conversation Club

For people who already know French but want to speak

A weekly speaking circle for learners who understand French but want regular, relaxed, guided conversation practice.

  • 10-week term · 1 × 90 minutes per week · 15 live teaching hours
  • Small group of 6–8
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English Conversation

Find Your Voice in English

Spoken English built through real conversation, storytelling, role play and discussion — not memorised grammar rules and vocabulary lists.

  • 8-week term · 1 × 2 hours per week · 16 live teaching hours
  • Small group of 6–8
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Personality Development

Discover Your Shine

A practical, reflective programme about confidence, self-awareness and communication — built from 25+ years of working with students, adults and professionals.

  • 8-week programme · 1 × 90 minutes per week · 12 live teaching hours
  • Small group of 6–8
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For Women & Homemakers

Have You Lost Yourself in the Race of Life?

A guided personal-development and life-skills programme for women who have spent years caring for everyone else and want to reconnect with themselves.

  • 8 weeks · 1 × 90 minutes per week · 12 live teaching hours
  • Maximum 8 participants
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Interview Preparation

Prepare the Person Before Preparing the Answers

An intensive small-group programme that builds confidence, presentation and professional communication first, then interview technique and mock interviews.

  • 4-week intensive · 2 × 90 minutes per week · 12 live teaching hours
  • Maximum 6
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Teacher Training

Teach with Purpose — from experienced teacher to inspiring educator

Professional development for practising teachers, drawn from 25+ years across IB, IGCSE, ICSE, CBSE and Alliance Française classrooms.

  • 6-week programme · 1 × 2 hours per week · 12 live teaching hours, plus about 1 hour weekly reflection
  • Group of 6–10
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Fitness, nutrition and wellbeing

Programmes with Alex Vanhille

Practical, encouraging coaching for people who want to become stronger, move better, develop healthier habits and build lasting confidence.

Healthy Lifestyle & Nutrition

Healthier choices without unnecessary complication

Practical nutrition guidance and sustainable lifestyle habits for healthy individuals who want to feel stronger, healthier and more energetic.

  • 8-week programme · live online · Weekly guided sessions
  • Small group
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Strength & Fitness

Build strength, fitness and lasting consistency

Strength, conditioning and functional training adapted for beginners, regular exercisers and recreational athletes.

  • 8-week programme · online or one-to-one coaching · Guided live training
  • Small group or individual coaching
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Mobility & Functional Training

Move better and feel stronger

A focused programme to improve mobility, functional movement, strength and physical control for everyday life.

  • 8-week programme · online or group training · Guided live training
  • Small group
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Fitness + Nutrition

Exercise and nutrition, working together

A complete programme combining personalised fitness guidance with practical nutrition support and sustainable healthy habits.

  • 8-week programme · live online · Guided live sessions
  • Small group
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Personal Fitness Coaching

Individual coaching built around your goals

One-to-one fitness, movement and performance coaching tailored to your level, needs and personal goals.

  • Flexible one-to-one coaching · online or in person by arrangement · Personalised session schedule
  • Individual coaching
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Fitness for Performance

Train for stronger performance

Individualised strength, conditioning and mobility coaching for athletes and active people seeking better performance.

  • One-to-one or small-group coaching · Personalised session schedule
  • Individual or small group
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Phase 2

Following soon after launch

These programmes open in the second phase. Register your interest now and you will be told as soon as dates are confirmed.

Parent–Child Relationships

Growing Together

Communication, trust and connection between parents and children as they grow, change and start to see the world differently.

  • 8 weeks · 1 × 90 minutes per week · 12 live teaching hours
  • Small group
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Relationships & Positive Living

The Art of Living Well

A reflective programme on relationships, everyday stress, gratitude, balance and finding joy in ordinary life.

  • 8 weeks · 1 × 90 minutes per week · 12 live teaching hours
  • Small group
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Hobby Studio

Creativity with a purpose

Creative courses in writing, storytelling, expression and culture — open worldwide, because creativity is not tied to any national curriculum.

  • 8–10 week courses · 90 minutes per week · 10–15 live teaching hours
  • Small group
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Worldwide

One academy, many time zones

We do not fix a single weekly hour and expect the world to fit around it. Several time slots are offered for each programme, and groups are formed according to compatible time zones once registrations come in.

Programmes begin 1 October 2026

Tell us which programme interests you and the time zone you are joining from, and we will keep you informed as groups are formed.