TED-Ed Student Talks Program
by TED-Ed (TED)
TED-Ed Showcase Certificate
Free TED-Ed program guiding students ages 6 to 18 through developing and delivering a personal TED-style talk.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
10 to 20 hours of activities (about 15 hours on average) across 13 guided Explorations, completed within 12 months of approval
Time needed
10 to 20 hours of guided activities
Eligibility
Open to students ages 6 to 18 anywhere in the world, joining through a school, club, or youth organization. An adult facilitator aged 21 or older applies on the group's behalf. Free program with no nationality or location restriction.
- Age range
- 6 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
TED-Ed Showcase Certificate
Students who present at an optional TED-Ed Student Talks Showcase event receive a certificate recognizing their participation and accomplishment.
Recognition
Talks shared with a global student audience
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Educator or program leader submits the online application with school/organization and student group details
- 2TED-Ed reviews applications on one of three annual dates: April 1, August 1, or December 1
- 3Approved facilitators receive 12 months of access to the Facilitator Guidebook and Student Idea Journal
- 4Facilitator leads students through the Discover, Develop, and Share phases of the curriculum
- 5Group optionally hosts a TED-Ed Student Talks Showcase or submits strong talks to TED-Ed for review
Rules and guidelines
- Applicant must be at least 21 years old and authorized to represent the school or organization
- Program materials may not be used to charge participants a fee or promote a commercial product
- Each facilitator must submit a separate application for their own student group
- Application must be completed in English
Technology requirements
- Internet access to the TED-Ed Student Talks online facilitator platform
- A computer, tablet, or smartphone to view TED-Ed videos
About this opportunity
TED-Ed Student Talks is a free program from TED-Ed that helps students turn a personal idea into a TED-style talk. Facilitators in schools, clubs, and youth organizations around the world use a structured curriculum to guide the process from idea to delivery.
The program is open to students ages 6 to 18, guided by an adult educator or program leader who applies on behalf of their group. Educators can be classroom teachers, club leaders, librarians, or homeschool parents, and each application covers one group of participants.
Participants build public speaking, idea development, and active listening skills across thirteen guided Explorations organized into Discover, Develop, and Share phases. Groups can showcase their talks at a TED-Ed Student Talks Showcase event, connect with peer groups in other countries, or submit strong talks to TED-Ed for review.
Approved facilitators receive twelve months of access to a Facilitator Guidebook and a Student Idea Journal, along with video tutorials and a community of fellow facilitators. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed three times each year, and the resources remain completely free of charge.
What your child will do
- Discover phase: guided journaling, peer feedback, and example student talks to identify a personal idea
- Develop phase: drafting, storyboarding, and structuring the idea into a talk
- Share phase: rehearsal, delivery practice, and preparing to present or submit the talk
- Optional TED-Ed Student Talks Showcase event for the school or organization community
- Optional Connect Calls with student groups in other countries
Languages
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Thirteen Explorations grouped into three units, Discover, Develop, and Share, guiding students from identifying a personal idea through drafting, rehearsing, and delivering a TED-style talk.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do participants typically spend on the TED-Ed Student Talks curriculum?
Groups usually spend 10 to 20 hours across the 13 Explorations, with facilitators setting the pace based on their group's schedule and how many modules they complete.
Can students without prior public speaking experience join?
Yes. The curriculum starts with foundational activities on feedback and idea identification before building toward a full TED-style talk, so no prior public speaking experience is required.
What happens to a student's talk after it is developed?
Groups can host a TED-Ed Student Talks Showcase for their community, connect with peer groups in other countries through Connect Calls, or submit strong talks to TED-Ed for review.
Is there a cost for schools or families to take part?
No. TED-Ed provides the Facilitator Guidebook, Student Idea Journal, and platform access free of charge, and groups may not charge participants a fee to join.
How often can an educator apply to bring the program to their group?
Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed three times annually, and approved facilitators must reapply after their 12 months of access ends.
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