About The Academy

Our Story

Fauzia and Shakeel Gaya passionately support the development of youth by fostering strong communication skills essential for success in both personal and professional lives.

Our academy offers an excellent education and nurtures a supportive learning environment. We are committed to empowering our students and helping them achieve their full potential. Our academy is renowned for its dedicated teachers and unwavering commitment to academic excellence.

Some information about our teachers is listed below:

Shakeel Gaya, Founder CEO

  • Attended the Upjohn International Trainers Training Program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, for two weeks.

  • Served as Training and Business Development Manager for the South Asia region at a large multinational corporation.

  • Worked as a Territory Supervisor, overseeing the major part of Metro Vancouver and central and northern regions of British Columbia.

  • Established an English Academy in Tunisia, designing and implementing a curriculum for teaching English as a second language.

  • Regularly writes articles published by local media.

  • Awarded the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award, the highest honor in Toastmasters International.

Fauzia Gaya, Director

  • Fauzia has partnered with her husband to launch an English Academy in Tunisia.

  • She is licensed to teach in BC.

  • ESL Certified from Canada.

  • She is currently homeschooling her grandchildren.

  • She looks forward to working with women and youth to develop their communication skills through the Young Speakers Forum.

Feedback & Reviews

Please see below what some of our past and present students have to say about our program.

By participating in the Young Speakers Forum, I have learned how to structure, prepare, and present a speech with confidence.

Amna T.

Student

Participating in the Young Speakers Forum enabled me to earn an A grade on my high school presentation.

Adam O.

Student

As a father of two young girls, I’m incredibly grateful for the impact the public speaking courses at the S GAYA academy have had on my daughters. Under the expert guidance of the teachers, they have transformed from shy individuals into confident speakers. The courses were engaging and tailored to each student’s needs. The founder’s dedication and skills truly shone through, providing invaluable feedback and encouragement. My daughters now possess the confidence and skills to speak clearly and persuasively in any setting. I highly recommend this academy to any parent looking to empower their children with public speaking abilities.

Shahzad A,

Parent