Confidence is not a one-time class. It’s a path.
Find the right starting point for your child.
Edge Up classes are organized into tracks, so students can enter at the right age and stage — then grow into more advanced communication, debate, leadership, innovation, and confidence-building opportunities.
From first speeches to debate, Model UN, entrepreneurship, podcasting, and real-world leadership, every class is part of a path forward.
Only 2 Spots Remain in Select Summer Intensives
Mini CEO and Lights, Camera, Confidence are sold out. Limited spots remain in AI Explorers and Model UN Intensive.
Choose Your Child’s Path Forward
Edge Up tracks help students enter at the right age and stage — then grow into more advanced communication, debate, leadership, innovation, and confidence-building opportunities.
Speech + Debate Track
Grades K–8+
Start with: Public Speaking, Junior Debate, or Rising Debate.
Grow into: Intermediate Debate, Model UN, and Public Forum.
Outcome: confident speakers, structured thinkers, persuasive advocates.
Media + Storytelling Track
Grades K–8+
Start with: Public Speaking, Mini CEO, or Creator Lab.
Grow into: Lights, Camera, Confidence Podcast Lab, and Startup Lab.
Outcome: natural, expressive communicators who can tell stories, present ideas, and show up confidently on camera.
Leadership + Innovation Track
Grades 2–8
Start with: Public Speaking, LCC, Mini CEO, AI Explorers, or Foundations Lab.
Grow into: MS CEO Studio and MS CEO+.
Outcome: creative problem-solvers who can build, lead, and pitch ideas.
Edge Up+
Extra support between classes
Optional digital coaching for catch-up help, extra practice, feedback, debate drills, pitch prep, and showcase readiness.
Every track has a path.
Edge Up+ helps students stay on it.
Global Leadership Track
Grades 5–8
Start with: Foundations Lab, Model UN, or Intermediate Debate.
Grow into: simulations, competitive debate, MS CEO, and leadership opportunities.
Outcome: globally aware students who can research, negotiate, and lead.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us your child’s age, stage, interests, and confidence level — and we’ll recommend the best entry point.
There’s more than one way to shine.
Research + Emotion on stage
Me? Nervous? No way!
CEOs-in-the-Making
Nerves and Courage go hand-in-hand
If I ruled the world...
Look what I built!
Asking the audience, why don't you smile?
I got this!
Prep-time can't be wasted
Con-Fi-Dence!
Cuddles with the winner!
Backstage giggles
Work hard, win hard!
Complicated Resolutions Debated Fiercely
Best-friends make the best teammates
1st Place National Winners take the stage
Best Friends in Business
Look how handsome I look!
Listen, Judges!
Practice, Breathe, Practice, Breathe
Meet Bani
Bani Phul-Anand is the founder of Edge Up, an award-winning youth enrichment company helping kids build confidence, communication skills, leadership, and future-ready thinking.
A Jersey City resident since 2009, Bani brings together a background in design, education, technology, and people leadership, with experience across Amazon, MealPal, Flatiron School, General Assembly, and New York Tech.
Her work with Edge Up has reached 400+ families across Jersey City and Hoboken through word of mouth alone. Under her leadership, Edge Up’s MS CEO+ team placed 1st nationally, and Bani was recognized as an Entreprenista 2025 winner and Emerging Founder Award recipient in 2026.
Edge Up is now expanding into digital programs and advanced student pathways, with one mission at the center: helping young people feel seen, heard, and ready to lead.
Bani Phul-Anand Founder