Self-paced online coding for kids, aged 6 to 16

No fixed session time. Your child logs in whenever suits them, after school, at the weekend, in a burst over the holidays, and works through the same weekly projects everybody else does, whether home is Dublin, Amsterdam or Helsinki.
A STEM-certified mentor answers by text and video message during the week, so they are not on their own with it. For children aged 6 to 16, beginners included.
€30 a month. No joining fee, no minimum term, cancel any time.
No credit card required to register
Race ahead, or take a week off. Both are fine.
What's included
- Go at their own speed. Race ahead on a good week, do nothing on a bad one. Nothing is missed and there is nothing to catch up.
- A mentor who answers. STEM-certified, replying by text and video message when your child gets stuck.
- A new game every week. A fresh build every week, ready whenever they are.
- Minecraft Mod Worlds. Their own worlds to mod with real code, included at no extra cost.
- Seasonal Game Jams. Everyone builds to one theme, then plays what the others made.
- Stop and start as you like. It is one month at a time, with nothing to cancel in advance.
They level up as they go
Each level is a real step, not a sticker, and each one earns a STEM-certified certificate. Working through the Academy most children complete Hacker and start on Modder.
progress you can point atOur focus is on building practical, life-long skills like creativity, problem-solving and confidence, in a relaxed, supportive environment.






Supporting every learner it's kind of our thing
We hold the Autism Inclusion Award from the National Autistic Society, the UK’s leading autism charity, and a large share of our members are neurodivergent. Our mentors are trained to create an inclusive, patient environment where children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or diverse learning needs truly thrive.

"I couldn't recommend this more. The support is outstanding! My son finally feels accepted, which is something money can't buy!"
How Game Dev Academy works

Sign up
Join for €30 a month and get instant access to your academy portal.

Meet your mentor
Your child is matched with a STEM-certified mentor who supports them throughout.

Code at their pace
Work through projects independently with mentor support by message.

Build and learn
Hack games, earn awards, and progress from Scratch to Python and TypeScript.
Everything you need to know
Technical requirements
A computer or laptop (Windows, Mac or Chromebook) and reliable internet. Projects are stored on The Code Zone, so they are easy to reach from anywhere.
Commitment and flexibility
Monthly rolling membership, no minimum term, cancel any time. Learn at your own pace with mentor support when you need it.
Starting from scratch?
No coding experience needed. We start with visual drag-and-drop coding before gradually introducing text-based languages when your child is ready.
How mentor support works
A dedicated STEM-certified mentor supports your child by text and video message: questions answered, feedback on their code, and guidance as they progress.
Our mentors are in the UK, so a reply comes back within the day rather than within the hour.
Join the Academy
only €30.00 per month
FAQ
The Code Zone Online platform also has tutorials and mini-series guides and help blocks with tips to help users if they get stuck. And for Online + Community customers have live Zone Leader support on hand for a more personal tutorial style of session
The Code Zone Online platform also has tutorials and mini-series guides and help blocks with tips to help users if they get stuck. And for Online + Community customers have live Zone Leader support on hand for a more personal tutorial style of session,Members of Game Dev Academy are assigned a mentor who will send regular video messages throughout the week explaining how to play the weekly game, providing explanations about how the code works, and showing off the cool games that members have been working on.
Members can ask questions through our chat box and their mentor will respond by sending messages, helpful images, and personalised video messages.



