About Us
We Build Confident Communicators and Global Thinkers
At Apex Thought, we specialise in world-class debate training for children and teens — nurturing their communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills for life, school and international competition stages
Our Story
Why we built Apex Thought
Dr Shantini Karalasingam
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B. Arts (Hons) (UM)
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Dip Ed (UM)
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M. Education, Guidance & Counselling (UM)
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PhD (Uni of Nottingham)
Dr Shantini witnessed firsthand how debate transformed her students, giving them confidence, clarity of thought, and powerful communication skills.
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We saw that students with the confidence to speak clearly and think critically are more empowered in academics, leadership, and life. But many promising students never get the right guidance, especially in environments that only emphasise grades, not voice or thought. 
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So we created Apex Thought, a place where children and teens don’t just learn debate; they grow into confident communicators, sharp thinkers, and resilient leaders. Our programme blends structured training with engaging, supportive mentoring, so students enjoy the learning process, not just the outcomes
Vision
We envision a generation of young individuals who can think independently, speak persuasively, and listen with empathy - prepared to lead and engage with the world around them.
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In a world where social media increasingly shapes values and influences identity, we recognize the vital role parents play in nurturing thoughtful leaders and change makers. By fostering environments that encourage curiosity, resilience, and respectful dialogue, families become the first classrooms of character- empowering children to stand rooted in their values while remaining open to others.
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Together, we can equip the next generation not just to succeed, but to lead with heart and purpose.
Mission
To nurture confident, articulate, and critical young thinkers by teaching the art of debate and effective communication.
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We invite parents to embrace their responsibility as well as to cultivate thoughtful leaders and compassionate change makers, while actively countering a landscape where social media often imposes narrow ideals and values upon young minds.
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This frames the positions of parents as essential allies in developing resilient, values driven leaders - ready to reshape the world rather than conform to it