Question 1

What is the story behind Speak Up?

Accepted Answer

Speak Up is a family-owned, teacher-led company founded in 2013 by educator Anna Reyes, whose passion is helping children speak English with confidence and fluency.

Anna developed the Speak Up Method—a proven approach that builds spoken English skills through complete sentences, interactive learning, and engaging games. This fun and effective method quickly made Speak Up one of the largest English schools in her country.

Driven by the desire to make high-quality spoken English instruction more accessible, Anna now focuses on equipping others to use the Speak Up Method. With the School to Go, thousands more children around the world are learning to speak English clearly, confidently, and joyfully.

Question 2

What kind of organizations would benefit from the School to Go?

Accepted Answer

The School to Go is ideal for entrepreneurs, government organizations, humanitarian organizations,  NGOs, outreach programs, orphanages, community centers, schools, and philanthropists looking to provide impactful English education.

Question 3

Can our organization use the School to Go to launch an education-based business in a restricted-access country?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The School to Go is an excellent solution for teams seeking to launch a sustainable, education-based business in a restricted-access country.

Question 4

Is the School to Go meant to be a profitable small business or a no-cost learning center for humanitarian purposes?

Accepted Answer

It can be used successfully for either one.  
You can take the School to Go to create a revenue-generating small business or you can use it as a way to provide quality education to children in the developing world at little or no cost to the student.   Decide on your own rates, grow as big or as small as you want.

Question 5

How is your teaching method different from other English schools?

Accepted Answer

Our teaching method is highly effective and stands apart from traditional approaches.
We focus on teaching and practicing full sentences from the very beginning. Children are encouraged to respond in complete sentences, which builds real spoken fluency and confidence from day one.

Unlike many programs that emphasize passive listening, our lessons are designed to maximize student speaking time. Every session is built around interactive learning games and speaking activities, making learning not only effective—but genuinely fun and engaging for children.

Question 6

Do I need to have a teaching certificate to become an instructor in this method?

Accepted Answer

No teaching certificate is required—most adults who enjoy working with children and speak intermediate or higher-level English can become successful instructors with our method.

Question 7

What age group is the curriculum designed to serve?

Accepted Answer

Students ages 4-12.

Question 8

What is included in the School to Go?

Accepted Answer

The School to Go includes:Our 3-year, 3600-page curriculum, printed in full color, laminated for durability, and packaged in a 30-box classroom setA comprehensive manual that covers our brand guide, operating standards, management guidelines, customer care standards, human resources guidelines, and business toolsA marketing kit A comprehensive in-person 5-day Teacher Training Program, where a representative from our team would fly to your location to provide hands-on training to your teamAll lesson plans and teacher notes for 3 years worth of English lessons

Question 9

Is there a "Practitioner's Community" or some kind of continued support?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is a Speak Up Practitioner's Community.  As a member of the Speak Up Practitioners' Community, you'll receive:Full access to quarterly professional development workshopsOnboarding and training for any new teachers who subsequently join your teamExclusive access to newly released curriculum publicationsOngoing business development support to help your program thriveAccess to our online community forum to connect, collaborate, and share best practices with fellow practitioners worldwide

Question 10

What if our organization has trouble affording the cost of the School to Go?

Accepted Answer

Contact our main office. We don’t want the price to be a barrier for anyone.We will do our best to help you.

Question 11

I have more questions.  Can I talk to someone at Speak Up?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.  Set up an appointment with our team using this link.

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