We are programming-language agnostic, but generally recommend Scratch for younger students and Python when they are ready for text-based coding.

Scratch allows children to focus on computational thinking and logic without being distracted by typing and syntax. Python then provides a natural pathway into more advanced programming and applications.

Some younger students are ready to start directly with Python, particularly if they already have coding experience or a strong interest. We assess each child individually rather than deciding purely by age.

Our goal is for every child to develop the confidence to take an idea and turn it into something they can build themselves.

They do not need to wait until they are advanced. Even with Scratch, students can begin creating their own games and animations. As their skills grow, so does what they can create — from more sophisticated games and applications to data and AI projects.

Ultimately, we want students to become independent and creative builders who see technology as something they can shape, not simply use.

AI makes it easier than ever to use technology. But there is an important difference between using what AI gives you and understanding technology well enough to make it work for your own ideas.

At Code Ninja, children learn how technology works so they can use AI more effectively — to create, experiment and solve problems that matter to them.

Our goal is to develop creative, independent thinkers who use AI as a tool, rather than simply accepting what it gives them.

Coding can be difficult to learn without knowing where it is ultimately leading. We use Google’s professional learning pathways as an industry benchmark for that destination.

Our advanced curriculum draws on relevant topics in Data Analytics, User Experience and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on the concepts that are most valuable, age-appropriate and practical to build with.

We do not aim to replicate every module of a professional certification. Instead, we build the foundations that matter. If a student later wants to pursue the relevant Google certification, they should be well equipped to do so — and we will help them bridge any remaining areas and work towards completing it.

Yes. For students who want to pursue DSA or other opportunities, we help them develop a portfolio that reflects their own interests, ideas and abilities.

Our priority is to first build strong foundations so that students have the skills to create projects that are genuinely their own. We then help them develop and refine these projects into a portfolio that demonstrates what they can do.

This support is part of their regular learning at Code Ninja. Where DSA is the goal, we generally recommend starting 12–18 months before application so there is enough time to build both the underlying skills and a meaningful body of work.

Code Ninja builds the same core foundations students encounter in school computing — including programming logic, algorithms, variables, loops, functions and computational thinking.

However, our curriculum is not designed around the school syllabus. Students progress beyond these foundations into increasingly advanced projects and practical applications. By the intermediate levels, many students will already be working beyond what is typically covered in general secondary school computing exposure.

So while Code Ninja can strongly support a child’s school computing, our goal is to take them much further than the school curriculum alone.

Code Ninja adapts to the child rather than expecting every child to follow the same lesson at the same pace. Our 1:6 classes, competency-based learning journey and project approach allow students to progress according to their ability.

We have deliberately built Code Ninja around small classes and personalised learning.

Classes are capped at six students because meaningful individual attention becomes difficult—and truly personalised learning less practical—at higher student-to-teacher ratios. Each child follows their own learning journey, moving faster when they are ready and taking more time when they need it.

Our curriculum is designed by learning experts with backgrounds in technology education research and taught by engineers. Relevant Google professional learning pathways provide an industry benchmark for where their skills can ultimately lead.

Parents also receive a written progress report after every lesson, so they can see what their child is learning, how they are progressing and what comes next.

Students work on projects suited to their level and can have different learning objectives even when working on a similar project. This allows each child to be challenged appropriately while still learning in a small social environment.

We use the Code Ninja Passport to track each student’s progress, strengths and areas to develop. Instructors then adjust the pace, difficulty and projects to suit the child.

We also encourage students to follow their interests and take projects in their own direction. If they have an idea but not yet the skills to build it, we help them bridge that gap.

Parents receive a written report after every lesson, covering what their child worked on, how they are progressing and what they will be learning next.

Progress is tracked through the Code Ninja Passport against our Coding Mastery Programme, so parents can see how individual lessons contribute to their child’s broader development.

And, of course, the best progress report is when your child comes home excited to tell you about what they have built.

The trial is a real 90-minute Code Ninja class, not a sales demonstration. Your child codes alongside our students while the instructor observes their ability, interests and learning needs.

We will give you a clearer picture of your child’s current level and recommend where they should start and what they should work towards. The aim is to help you decide whether Code Ninja is the right fit before making a larger commitment.

Enjoy the class? Your trial fee will be credited toward your first package. I

If the class is not the right fit, let us know within 48 hours of the trial and we will provide a full refund. All we ask is that you share your feedback with us.