Join The Code Zone Online

More than learning to code. children build their own games and grow creativity, confidence and problem-solving, with STEM-certified mentors. Build at your own pace, whenever suits.
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What you are joining
One account covers all of it. You can decide which way round it works for your family after you have signed up, and change your mind later.

Game Dev Academy
Code whenever suits, at whatever pace suits, with mentor support by text and video message during the week.
About the Academy
The coding awards programme
Hacker, then Modder, then Architect. Six levels per stage, and every level earns a STEM-certified certificate.
See the awardsWhat is included
- A new game every week. Something to build and hack that they have not made before.
- Minecraft Mod Worlds. Their own worlds to mod with real code, at no extra cost.
- Seasonal Game Jams. Everyone builds to one theme, then plays what the others made.
- The coding awards programme. A STEM-certified certificate at every level.
- STEM-certified, background-checked mentors, trained in supporting neurodivergent children.
- No joining fee and no minimum term. Monthly rolling, cancel any time.
“My son absolutely loves it, he’s so excited to show us what he has coded.”
Kevin, parentWhat happens after you sign up

Create your account
No card needed to register, and nothing is charged until you choose to subscribe.

Tell us about your child
Their age and what they have tried before, so we can start them in the right place.

Meet your mentor
Your child is matched with a STEM-certified mentor who works out where to start them.

Start building
Hack games, earn awards, and get help by text and video message between sessions.
Ready when your child is
Over 1,000 children are already building their own games with us. Signing up costs nothing and takes about a minute.
Get started today No card needed!FAQ
Coding is one of the fastest growing, in-demand skills worldwide and we saw a gap in the market that didn’t allow young children to learn the basics of coding in a way that kept them engaged and wanting more!
Our platform is designed so that your child learns something new about coding every time they log in, whilst they get to unleash their creativity, creating and playing their very own games!
From the Academy to seasonal game jams and special events - we make learning code fun!
* Chrome is our recommended web browser for our platform.If you’re unsure whether your computer is modern enough.
Pop us a message here and we’ll help you out.
To get help from one of our zone leaders, simply click the help bubble located inside of your user profile.
To make things easier for your child, we recommend using a device with a keyboard.
We have a growing community of nurodivergent members and our mentors have lots of training and support on helping them get the most out of The Code Zone.
Learning to code helps children to develop stronger planning and critical thinking skills, both of which are invaluable when it comes to using AI to it's full potential.
AI isn't replacing the need for coding skills - it's making them more important than ever!
