Complete Beginners
A calm introduction to Coding concepts, tools and problem-solving.
Online Mentoring
Personalised Online Coding, Python and AI Mentoring
For students who need more than a standard Coding club. Sessions are taught in English by bilingual technical mentors and adapted to each student’s ability, confidence, interests and pace.
- Ages 6+
- No experience required
- Beginner to advanced
- English with bilingual support
- Personalised sessions
- Limited availability
Free Online Trial
Book a free 45-minute online trial
A personalised first session that helps the mentor understand your child’s current level, confidence, interests and appropriate next challenge.
- 45 minutesA complete introductory session
- No payment detailsThe trial creates no paid commitment
- Email confirmationYour selected time and joining information
Before you choose a time
What your free trial includes
Your child works directly with a native or bilingual engineer or scientist mentor in a relaxed, practical session.
Quality and methodology are led by Amaya from BBC Research & Development.
No payment details
Book the trial without starting a subscription or paid commitment.
After the trial, you’ll receive
- Your child’s current level and strengths
- A tailored pathway recommendation
- Clear next steps and a suggested pace
Limited availability: a small number of mentoring places are opened each term.
Who It Is For
A reassuring starting point and room to progress
Students do not need to arrive with experience. The starting point changes with the learner.
Curious Primary Students
Creative projects that build logic, confidence and early technical understanding.
Secondary Students
Structured support with Python, algorithms, debugging and project design.
Advanced or Gifted Students
Greater depth, faster progression and technically ambitious challenges.
Students Needing More Challenge
Focused mentoring beyond generic activities or large mixed-level groups.
International and Bilingual Families
Technical learning in English with bilingual support where helpful.
Independent Project Builders
Guidance for students developing their own games, applications, data work or technical ideas.
Why Online Mentoring Works
Focused support at the right pace
Fully Personalised Attention
The mentor adapts explanations, pace, difficulty and project choice throughout the session.
Focused Learning Time
There is no commuting and less waiting for a large group to catch up.
Learn at the Right Pace
Students can slow down when a concept needs more explanation or move ahead when ready.
Better Learning Habits
Students practise planning, persistence, debugging, explaining their thinking and working independently.
Compare the Experience
Personalised mentoring versus a typical group coding class
Both formats can be useful. CodingSTEAM’s online mentoring is designed for families who want the pace, project and feedback adapted to one learner.
| What changes | CodingSTEAM mentoring | Typical group class |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | Adjusted during the session | Usually follows the group timetable |
| Attention | Focused on one learner or a deliberately matched small group | Shared across a larger mixed group |
| Projects | Selected around ability, confidence and interests | Often one activity for the whole class |
| Questions | Time to stop, explain and try another approach | May need to wait while the class progresses |
| Feedback | Individual strengths, pathway and next steps | Usually broader class-level feedback |
Group classes vary by provider. This comparison explains the difference in learning format, not a guarantee about every group programme.
How It Works
From first conversation to a clear next step
Tell us about your child
Share their experience, interests, confidence and what they would like to explore.
We recommend a starting point
The information helps the mentor prepare an appropriate first session.
Your child attends a trial
The free 45-minute session gives the student and mentor a chance to work together.
You receive feedback
We share strengths, the recommended pathway and suggested next steps.
What Students Can Learn
A flexible Software pathway
Topics are selected to match the student rather than delivered as one fixed curriculum.
Coding Foundations
Logic, sequences, variables, conditions and problem decomposition.
Python
From first programs to structured applications and more advanced problem-solving.
Game Development
Interactive projects that connect creativity with code, testing and iteration.
Web or App Development
Planning and building useful interfaces, websites and applications.
AI Concepts
Age-appropriate exploration of how AI systems work and how to use them thoughtfully.
Data and Automation
Working with data and using code to make repeated tasks more efficient.
Individual Technical Projects
Mentor support for a student’s own idea, from planning to a working result.
Levels and Progression
Challenge based on readiness, not age alone
Primary / Foundations
Logic, confidence, creative Coding and first Python concepts where appropriate.
Secondary
Python, debugging, algorithms, AI concepts and project design.
Advanced
Independent projects, more complex Computer Science, data, applications and portfolio development.
Placement depends on ability, confidence and experience rather than only age.
Session Options and Pricing
Personalised formats with clear hourly pricing
One-to-one is the main personalised offer. Shared sessions require students with similar levels and goals.
One-to-one
€60 per hour
The main personalised mentoring format.
Two students
€80 per hour
For two students with compatible levels and goals.
Three students
€90 per hour
A small shared format where appropriate.
Four students
€100 per hour
Limited availability for a well-matched group.
Group availability is limited. The mentor may recommend a different format after assessing the students. The existing Pricing page remains the reference for the wider CodingSTEAM offer.
Parent Trust and Student Experience
Projects that build confidence and ambition
“Our weekly online labs with Madi helped Lucas design a Raspberry Pi weather station in Python—and he proudly presented it at his Paris science fair.”
“In twice-weekly online sessions, Nico guided me through building an interactive story app in Python with Pygame—complete with sound effects and animations. The hands-on studio day is my favorite countdown!”
“Thanks to Amaya’s weekly masterclasses, I built a Django-powered portfolio site in three months—and demoed it in person at my school’s tech fair.”
Online FAQs
Questions families often ask
No. Online mentoring supports complete beginners as well as students who already have Coding experience.
Python can be introduced when it suits the student’s readiness. The mentor chooses an appropriate starting point based on ability, confidence and experience.
Yes. Advanced students can work on more complex Computer Science, data, applications and independent projects.
The mentor adapts explanations, pace, difficulty and project choice throughout the session.
The free trial is 45 minutes. Ongoing pricing is shown per hour, and the recommended session format is discussed after the trial.
A computer, a reliable internet connection and access to the recommended software are normally required. The exact tools depend on the student’s pathway and project.
Shared sessions may be available for students with similar levels and goals. Group availability is limited and the mentor may recommend a different format after assessment.
After the trial, the family receives feedback on the student’s current level and strengths, a pathway recommendation and suggested next steps.
You can cancel or reschedule an ongoing session up to 24 hours beforehand without penalty. Changes with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged. See the parent booking and policies FAQs for related practical details.
A parent or guardian should complete the booking and confirm the current consent requirements with CodingSTEAM before the first session.
Prefer to ask first?
Talk to CodingSTEAM about your child
Share their experience, interests or support needs and ask about the most suitable next step.