What a Coding Class for Children Costs

Coding classes vary considerably in price, and the difference usually comes down to a few specific things. Knowing what drives the cost makes it easier to work out whether a given class is worth what it charges.

Here are the four factors that matter most, followed by providers worth comparing. Fees change, so confirm the current rate with each provider directly rather than working from an old figure.

a. Class Type and Format

The format is the largest single factor. A private one-to-one class costs more than a group session, and an in-person class generally costs more than an online one because of the space and equipment behind it.

b. Curriculum and Difficulty

The curriculum matters too. An introductory class using a block-based visual language sits at a different price from an advanced class covering a real programming language, since the teaching demands more from the instructor.

c. Length and Frequency

How long each session runs and how often it repeats both feed directly into the price. A weekly hour across a term costs differently from an intensive holiday course compressed into a fortnight.

d. The Provider's Track Record

A provider with a longer record, certified instructors or an internationally recognised curriculum generally charges more. Whether that premium is worth paying depends on what your child actually needs.

Mars Coding, Jakarta

Mars Coding has offered game and app development courses designed for children, built around introducing programming fundamentals through creative projects.

Kodecoon Academy Indonesia, Jakarta

Kodecoon has run interactive coding programmes for children, covering mobile and web app development along with an introduction to artificial intelligence.

Wekode Coding For Kids, Semarang

Wekode has offered coding classes designed for children, covering simple game development and programming logic through a visual platform.

Kodiokids, Tangerang, online and in person

Kodiokids has run programmes split by age, introducing coding through Scratch, Thunkable and Roblox Studio before moving to website and app building.

Anakode, Jakarta and online

Anakode has offered three levels, from beginner through to a more advanced track for students wanting to take coding further.

Koding Next, several cities and online

Koding Next has run programmes for younger children through to teenagers, covering fundamentals, game development and applications.

Edduby, online and in person

Edduby has offered coding courses for children and adults, covering game development, mobile apps, web development and machine learning.

Kodingbean, online and in person

Kodingbean has run interactive coding classes covering programming logic, simple game development and other creative projects.

CK Education, online and in person

CK Education has offered creative education programmes including coding, combining art and technology in its project work.

Kodekiddo, several cities and online

Kodekiddo has run coding classes across a range of ability levels, introducing coding through games alongside game development and other technology projects.

KodingYuk, online and in person

KodingYuk has offered coding classes for children across online and in-person formats, which gives some flexibility around a school timetable.

Comparing Them

The right class depends on your child's age, how they learn and what you can reasonably spend. It's worth taking a trial where one is offered, since a method that suits one child rarely suits every child. The Happy Kamper app lists coding classes with locations and current prices shown, so you can compare a few in one place rather than contacting providers individually.