Clear answers before you begin

Of course. Sessions are personalised and tailored to your current level. Depending on the activity, we assess your skills and teach accordingly, and we are available to answer questions so you can start in the right conditions.

Yes. As this is a highly personalised service, vacancies are very limited. Previous students and pupils on the waiting list have preference in September 2026, and total availability may be reduced as we offer more online classes.

If you are not a student yet, the best way is for a parent or legal guardian to email contact@codingsteam.com. Existing students also have our personal emails on their handouts.

No. Depending on what you want to learn and your current experience, we may begin with a STEAM and Python foundation. If you have previous knowledge, we use a few fun challenges as an overall assessment.

Absolutely. We can mentor you throughout your development, help create a strong university application and online portfolio, and prepare you for interviews and hiring. Many mentees are high-ability students who need extra challenge.

We are a trio of passionate mentors teaching how we would have liked to learn. We are engineers with professional industry experience, recognised and published work, and a strong motivation to teach under new models of education.

We offer a personalised, innovative approach in person or online. Sessions adapt to interests and current level, use professional concepts and tools, and develop an engineering mindset, deep understanding, creative thinking and efficient use of time. Students are challenged according to ability, not age alone.

Mentees develop subject expertise, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and time-management skills. They can also gain confidence, motivation and valuable connections in their field of interest.

We track student progress and outcomes, including academic achievement, test scores, and university and career readiness. We also seek feedback from students, parents and school teachers to improve our services.

Absolutely. Mentees can contact us outside scheduled sessions as needed to ask questions, seek advice and receive support. We encourage open communication.

We provide regular feedback through progress reports, parent–mentor conferences and other communication channels. We encourage open communication so everyone is working toward the same goals.

We provide progress reports, guidance on academic and social-emotional development, and open communication. We also help develop individual learning plans and identify opportunities for enrichment and advanced coursework.

You decide the speed at which you want to learn. Optional practice outside sessions can help, but you will never be rushed or left unchallenged. A free trial is available before signing up.

Online sessions can vary from 30-minute quick-help sessions to a full morning or evening, although we would not normally recommend more than three hours of session time in one day.

At present, face-to-face sessions are available only to King’s College School La Moraleja students, in different classrooms depending on student schedules.

It is completely optional. Because sessions are tailored to you, you may choose whether you would like extra challenges to complete in your own time.

No. All equipment is provided during in-person sessions.

You need a device with a stable internet connection and, optionally, a microphone and camera. We provide instructions for any necessary software.

If you are a minor, we need to speak with your parent or legal guardian and send a simple consent form. Transparency and child protection are critically important to us.

We teach most high-level programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript and HTML/CSS.

Yes. We offer competitions and hackathons during the year so students can apply their skills and showcase their talents.

We use equipment including Edison and Makeblock mBot robots, Arduino and Raspberry Pi to teach robotics concepts and principles.

Yes, for all subjects except Electronics and Robotics, which we consider better suited to a face-to-face approach. We mainly use Google Classroom, Replit and GitHub online.

Absolutely. We can also print 3D models for you at school. We encourage the use of many kinds of technology at CodingSTEAM.

Of course. Get in touch and we can work together to transform your idea into reality.

No. We do not offer discounts for bulk purchases of online tutoring sessions.

Cost varies with the subject, complexity and number of hours. See the Pricing page for the current breakdown.

We use Stripe for payment processing and accept common options including cards, PayPal, SEPA direct debit and wire transfer.

No. The 45-minute trial does not require payment details and does not automatically start paid sessions. If you would like to continue, CodingSTEAM will confirm the recommended format, schedule, price and billing arrangement for you to approve.

Use the rescheduling option in your booking confirmation where available, or contact CodingSTEAM. Ongoing sessions can be cancelled or rescheduled without penalty when at least 24 hours’ notice is given.

Please contact CodingSTEAM as soon as possible. Changes made with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged. Any exceptional circumstances can be discussed directly with the team.

Shared sessions may be possible when students have compatible levels, goals and availability. The trial helps determine whether learning together or separate mentoring would be more effective.

A laptop or desktop computer, stable internet connection, working microphone and a modern browser are normally sufficient. A webcam is helpful but can be discussed with the mentor. CodingSTEAM will tell you before the session if a particular project requires free software or an account.

Do not assume a session will be recorded. If recording is proposed for a specific purpose, the parent or guardian should be told what will be recorded, why it is needed and how consent will be handled before it happens.

A parent or guardian should make the booking and remain available at the start of a younger child’s online session. Tell CodingSTEAM about any support, accessibility or communication requirements before the trial so the session can be prepared appropriately.

After the trial, the family receives feedback on the student’s current level and strengths, a pathway recommendation and suggested next steps. The appropriate rhythm for progress updates during ongoing mentoring is agreed with the family.

Only with the consent of you and your parent or legal guardian. We may also publish submissions in the school newsletter once or twice during the school year.

We offer a satisfaction guarantee and will work with you to address issues and ensure you receive the support needed. Success ultimately also depends on the mentee’s dedication and effort.

You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before a session without penalty. Changes less than 24 hours before the scheduled time may be charged.

We prepare students for university admissions, internships and job interviews through coaching, practice interviews and performance feedback.

We provide personalised coaching throughout the process, including essays, CV and portfolio building, interview preparation, and research into suitable schools and programmes.

We support GCSEs and A levels through personalised revision, guided mock exams, exam technique and test-taking strategies.

We use assessments, teacher recommendations and our own observations. We then provide advanced coursework, individual plans, enrichment, independent learning opportunities and specialised support.

We create a supportive, collaborative environment and opportunities to connect with peers who share similar interests, alongside resources for stress, anxiety and social isolation.