How to Pick the Best Coding School for Your Child

There are many choices for coding schools. So, how do you pick the best fit for your child? Here are our top five qualities to look for in a coding school, and, how Penguin strives to achieve them:

1. Opportunities for Advancement

Learning to code requires building one’s skills over time. Look for programs that allow your child to continue to advance their coding ability, whether in advanced classes or competitions. The more classes your child takes, the more advanced their knowledge of current technologies will be.

At Penguin Coding, multiple levels of different languages are available, as well as opportunities to participate in national competitions. Participating in competitions gives your child a leg up when it comes to future college and job applications.

Our competitive teams include our First Lego League Robotics team and our American Computer Science League Coding Competition team. Our students have won competitions on both teams!

2. 1:1 Mentorship and Support 

Learning a new skill will inevitably take practice and bring up many questions. Look for a coding school that has a low teacher to student ratio. The fewer students per class, the more time for questions and personalized support exists.

Our small class sizes allow for individualized support. Penguin Coding School’s classes are capped at 6 students. Our goal is to make sure all students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their unique ideas. Be sure to check out our class offerings here.

3. Inclusivity and Accessibility

It can be overwhelming learning a brand new skill for the first time. It’s important that your child attends a coding school that makes them feel comfortable and confident.

Penguin Coding believes that Anyone Can Code. We believe that coding does not require a math and science mind to excel. In fact, even our founder, Yumio, learned how to code later in life! Click here to learn more about our unique philosophy.

4. Highly Qualified Teachers

Finding a coding school with teachers that are equally passionate about coding and children is difficult. However, it’s essential to find the best staff to foster a lifelong love of coding.

Only 1% of applicants are selected to become Penguin Coding School teachers. Our coding teachers undergo a rigorous training program to provide the best education to your child. Our teachers bring excitement for coding, as well as a love for working with kids, to the table. Meet our teachers here!

5. Personalized Recommendations

Look for a coding school that offers personalized recommendations for your child. This way, their unique interests and strengths are prioritized. And, it’s easy to know which class to sign them up for next.

At the end of each coding class, our teachers provide detailed feedback for each student. This feedback includes personalized recommendations for each student about which coding class they should take next. This recommendation comes from a teacher who knows the student well and wants to see them succeed.

In short, Penguin Coding School is a special place. We strive to include these five qualities in all of our classes and camps. 

And, we are proud to be voted the Boston Parents Paper’s Family Favorite Award for the Best Coding School for Kids since 2019! If you’re interested in an award-winning coding education for your kids, click here to see our class offerings.