Robotics
mBot Neo

Every lesson is structured around building real projects — games, apps, websites — not just playing them. Our curriculum follows proven computer science principles: students learn loops, conditionals, variables, and functions while creating something they're proud to share. Parents receive weekly progress reports showing exactly what concepts were covered and what your child built. After 12 years teaching 10,000+ students, we've perfected the balance between engaging and educational.

Small groups (6-8 students max), live instructors, and hands-on projects keep engagement high. Unlike large online classes or pre-recorded videos, our teachers interact with every student by name, ask questions, and give individual feedback in real-time. We use breakout activities, live coding challenges, and peer sharing to maintain energy. Students are building and creating for 80% of class time — not just watching. Our retention rate speaks for itself: 92% of students continue after their first month.

Absolutely! 95% of our students start with zero experience. We group students by skill level, not just age, so beginners learn with beginners. Our curriculum starts with visual, block-based coding (like Scratch) before moving to text-based languages. The trial class is specifically designed to welcome first-timers — your child will build their first working project in that very first session. We've taught everyone from shy 6-year-olds to skeptical teenagers, and they all succeed when started at the right level.

Our 6-8 student groups allow instructors to give personalized attention during class. If a student needs extra help, teachers provide individual support during breakout time. Between classes, students have access to recorded lesson replays and can message their instructor with questions. We also offer optional 1-on-1 tutoring sessions for students who need deeper support. Most importantly, we never move on until everyone understands — unlike school, where the curriculum keeps moving regardless of readiness.

All instructors hold computer science degrees or professional coding certifications, plus they complete our 60-hour teacher training program focused on teaching children. Many are Microsoft-certified educators. But credentials aren't enough — we only hire teachers who genuinely love working with kids. Every teacher is background-checked, and we monitor classes to ensure quality. You'll meet your child's instructor during the trial class, so you can see their teaching style firsthand before committing.

Student safety is our top priority. All classes are supervised by background-checked instructors. We use secure, encrypted video platforms with no public chat or direct messaging between students. Kids only access age-appropriate, vetted coding platforms — no open internet browsing. Parents can observe any class at any time. We're fully COPPA-compliant and never share student data. After 12 years and zero security incidents, we've built systems that let kids learn safely online.

Just a laptop or desktop computer (Windows or Mac) and stable internet. A webcam and microphone (built-in is fine) are needed for interaction. Tablets and Chromebooks work for some courses but aren't ideal for coding. We'll send you a detailed tech-check guide before the trial class, and our team can help troubleshoot any setup issues. Most families find they already have everything needed — no special purchases required.

Your child will build their first working project in the trial class — that's immediate, tangible proof of learning. Within 4-6 weeks, students complete projects complex enough to share with friends and family. By month 3, most students can independently troubleshoot bugs and explain coding concepts. By month 6, they're building multi-level games, interactive websites, or functional apps. We track 12 skill milestones throughout the year, and parents receive progress updates after every module. Real skills develop over months, not days — but you'll see confidence and excitement from day one.

The trial class is completely risk-free — no payment required, no commitment. If your child loves it (as 89% do), we'll help you choose the right ongoing program. If it's not the right fit, no hard feelings. We'd rather you discover that in a free trial than after paying. For ongoing students, we offer a satisfaction guarantee: if you're unhappy in the first two weeks, we'll refund you in full. We've built our reputation on happy families, not trapping anyone into something that doesn't work for them.

Free resources are great for exploration, but they lack structure, accountability, and support. Kids often get stuck, frustrated, and quit. Our live classes provide real-time feedback, a structured curriculum that builds systematically, and the motivation of a small peer group. An instructor can spot and fix a misunderstanding in seconds — something a video never can. Plus, our students build a portfolio of original projects, not just recreations of tutorials. Think of it like the difference between watching cooking videos and taking a hands-on culinary class with a chef.