Coding Courses & Programming Classes for Kids
Coding, Game Design & Tech
Want your child to learn to code but not sure which course to choose? Our programming classes for kids cover a range of interests and skill levels, from beginner-friendly Scratch projects for ages 6+ to Python, Roblox, Minecraft, Unreal Engine, and even AI & Machine Learning.
Equip your kids with valuable coding skills taught by the best tutors and university lecturers, and set them up for future success in computer programming. Choose from live online group classes, private 1-to-1 tuition, school holiday camps, or self-guided courses with tutor support. As they progress, children can also earn NCFE-accredited qualifications.
Choose the Right Programming Class for Your Child
Every child is different. Some kids want to build the games they already play. Others love puzzles or keep asking how ChatGPT works. Start with your child’s age and interests, then pick a path below.
Scratch & Computing Basics
Best for: Ages 6 to 8
What they build: Small games with timers, collision detection, scoring, and win or lose conditions, using colourful drag-and-drop blocks.
Why parents choose it: Scratch, developed by MIT as an introduction to computer programming, teaches loops, sequencing, and logic without any typing stress. Confidence grows fast. It also makes the jump to Python much smoother.
How to join: Term Time, Private Tuition, or Self-guided
Python
Best for: Ages 9+
What they build: Their own 2D platformers and arcade-style games with Python and Pygame, then more advanced projects in later levels.
Why parents choose it: Python is one of the most widely used programming languages, used for everything from AI to web apps. Its clean, readable style makes it the natural first “real” language.
How to join: Term Time, Private Tuition, Holiday Camps, or Self-guided
Roblox Game Design with Lua
Best for: Ages 9+
What they build: Their own Roblox mods, scripted in Lua inside Roblox Studio, ready to share with family and friends.
Why parents choose it: It turns hours of playing into hours of creating. Lua is a genuine programming language used in other games too. Kids pick up scripting, logic, and testing without realising they’re studying.
How to join: Week-long holiday camps, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 1 pm
Minecraft Modding with Java
Best for: Ages 9+
What they build: Minecraft mods that change how the game behaves, written in real Java code.
Why parents choose it: Java is a major professional language. Learning it through a game your child already adores keeps motivation sky-high. Please note you’ll need your own copy of Minecraft Java Edition.
How to join: Week-long holiday camps, Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 1 pm
3D Game Design with Unreal Engine
Best for: Ages 9+
What they build: A first-person shooter, a side-scrolling platformer, and a third-person shooter in Level 1, then AI enemies, animation, and full game systems in Levels 2 and 3. Game logic is built with Unreal’s Blueprint visual scripting.
Why parents choose it: Unreal Engine is the professional tool behind Fortnite and Rocket League. Your child learns how real studios work. They also learn programming logic, design, and problem-solving all at once.
How to join: Term Time, Private Tuition, Holiday Camps, or Self-guided
AI & Machine Learning
Best for: Ages 9+
What they build: Their own machine learning models, including neural networks and decision trees, coded in Python and used to solve problems inspired by space science.
Why parents choose it: This isn’t a course about typing prompts into ChatGPT. Kids learn how they actually work and build it themselves. That’s a real head start.
How to join: Term Time, Private Tuition, or Self-guided
Coding course for kids aged 6 to 16
University-level Education
with Accredited Qualifications
Learn coding at the world’s only academy certified to offer NCFE-accredited qualifications for children aged 6 to 16.
We help kids build strong coding skills that go beyond the basics. Experienced educators design our courses to prepare children for a future in tech.
Still deciding? Here’s how to pick
Beginner or intermediate?
Brand new to coding? Start at Level 1 of any course. Ages 6 to 8 begin with Scratch, and ages 9+ can jump straight into Python, Unreal Engine, or AI. Already coding at school or at home? Tell us at the free taster, and your tutor will recommend the right education path or course.
Game design or Python?
Both teach real programming. Python is pure code: your child types every line and learns how programs work from the ground up. Unreal Engine game design uses blueprints, a node-based programming system. Use it to create 3D worlds, characters, animations, materials, and UI. Pick Python for a coder, Unreal for a creator.
Term-time classes or holiday camps?
Term Time is our most popular choice. Weekly group lessons build skills steadily across the school year and lead to accredited qualifications. Holiday camps are a fun, focused week during half-terms, Easter and summer, and they’re the only way to join Roblox and Minecraft.
Group classes or 1-to-1?
Group classes are great value, and kids love coding alongside others their age. Private Tuition gives your child a dedicated tutor, flexible pacing, and any course they like. It’s our best experience for kids who want to move faster.
Online or in-person?
All our classes run live online. No school run required. Your child sees their tutor and their tutor’s screen, asks questions in real time, and can even let the tutor take control of their screen to help.
Browse by age
Not sure what suits your child’s age? See our guides to coding for 6-year-olds, 7-year-olds, 8-year-olds, 9-year-olds, 10-year-olds, 11-year-olds, 12-year-olds, 13-year-olds, 14-year-olds, 15-year-olds and 16-year-olds.
Coding Courses UK: What’s In It for Your Child?
Our course is designed to teach coding in a fun and engaging way. Students will learn how to build their own games using Python and PyGame. Starting with the basics, they’ll learn game design principles, create interactive gameplay, and develop coding skills through fun projects like 2D platformers and arcade classics.
As they progress, they’ll tackle more advanced topics like AI and game optimisation. Each training course can open doors for mastery of programming languages, software development, machine learning, web development, data science, and more. Your child will also develop practical skills needed for the tech industry, such as problem-solving, patience, and persistence. We ensure fun-filled sessions every lesson day.
After successfully completing the online coding courses, students will have a portfolio of games, well-developed tech skills, and a solid foundation in programming. Their coding knowledge and grasp of coding concepts will bring them to places. Building websites using their coding experience will be a piece of cake for them and can be a lucrative career in the tech industry.
- Python Coding
- Python Programming
- PyGame Library
- Game Logic
- Sprite Animation
- Collision Detection
- Game Physics
- AI Programming
- User Interface
- Audio Programming
- Game Optimization
- Data Structures
- Debugging Skills
What do parents & students think?
Kids can learn coding in 4 different modes
FAQ
We introduce students to industry-relevant languages and tools suited to their age:
Students start with Python and PyGame, where they learn text-based programming and game development in visual studios.
As they learn, students may progress further into advanced projects using other professional software and libraries.
Other courses
3D Game Design & Development
- Age: 9+
Join to become a: professional game designer.
Make 3D games with Unreal Engine, the main tech behind Fortnite and Rocket League games!
AI & Machine Learning
- Age: 9+
Join to become an: AI Engineer
Go deeper than writing “prompts”. Instead, learn how to design a AI system!
Computing Basics
- Age: 6+
Join to: Get a head start in the world of tech.
The perfect course for young children to learn all the essential computing skills they need in the digital world!
3D Modelling & Animation
- Age: 9+
Join to become a: Disney-like animator.
Design Hollywood-style motion graphics & learn essential 3D modelling & animations skills with Blender.
Digital Media Design
- Age: 9+
Join to become a: Creative Graphic Designer.
Design your own photos, art works & videos, using the world famous creative apps by Adobe.
Architectural Visualisation
- Age: 9+
Join to become an: Architectural & civil engineer.
The world’s first 3D Architectural Visualisations course for kids, offering a unique journey into design.
Start your child’s coding lessons at a young age. Both parents and kids love the classes as they’re easy enough for a child as young as 6 to comprehend! Check out what they say below.
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Coding classes for kids are designed for kids aged 9 to 16 with or without tech experience. You can have your child take weekend online coding classes or after-school classes, whichever is more convenient for you.
*Only Level 1 can be achieved through holiday camps. Students will need to attend at least 2-holiday camps of the same course with different projects. Projects-based learning during holiday camps may differ from other study modes. Further registration & assessment fees may be payable for accreditation.
