STEP IT Academy | We have been teaching since 1999. High-quality IT-education for adults and children. We prepare programmers, designers and system engineers who cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence. In order to achieve this, we teach how to understand tasks, run projects and work in a team, in addition to core knowledge.

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In IT courses, kids will learn website design, working with graphics editors, creating games, programming, modeling 3D objects. All the knowledge can be put into practice right away. In the course of creating their own projects, students will gain teamwork skills, develop their soft skills, and learn to plan and achieve their goals.

These programs are for

For kids
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Your kids will learn how to work with word processor and image editor and how to create animations. They will also be able to prepare presentations, obtain programming skills and even learn to control a virtual robot.

For teenagers
ages 9-12

Your kids will learn about computer technologies, programming, internet, and network security. They will create their own games and 2D/3D characters, learn how to create and control LEGO robots and Arduino gadgets.

For highschoolers
ages 13-14

Our students create technical projects from scratch and develop professional game applications, websites and their own start-ups. All this knowledge and skills will be useful in their future, whichever profession they choose.

What we teach

Students are learning today the technologies that will be abosolutely required in the future.

Programming
in Python

"Programming is one of the main areas that will be relevant and in demand in the future. We help our students to learn programming from the ground up.

Design your own game

Our students will learn how to create games using Unity, Kodu and Construct 3 and develop designs and animations for their own 2D and 3D projects.

Program artificial intelligence and create robots

In the classes, children learn how to program, assemble and test robots, build artificial intelligence models and use them.

Create websites and mobile apps

Learn to create websites using one of the most popular CMS Wordpress. Will design the logic of a smartphone application, use sensors in the application: accelerometer, gyroscope, QR-code scanner.

3D modelling and 3D printing

Students learn how to model 3D objects and learn how to create characters and locations. They learn the principles of 3D printing and how to prepare an object for printing on a 3D printer.

Developing augmented reality applications

Children will work with MIT App Inventor and use cameras, graphics, animation and sound. They will be able to create VR and AR applications.

We don't have boring lectures. We put the learning process into practice. Each class is an adventure in which the child not only has fun, but also learns something new and useful.

We have created an environment in which every child is comfortable and interested in learning. Our classrooms and laboratories are equipped with the latest technology.

The teachers at STEP Academy do more than just teach, they inspire, support and help children to reach their potential. Each of them is an experienced professional

Training programs

For children ages 9-12

For children ages 13-14

IT and information

PC basics

Work on the internet

Computer graphics

Become familiar with tables, algorithms and flowcharts

Fundamentals of programming

Creating an animation

Working with text

OS basics

Presentation design

Creating websites on WIX with Canva, HTML and CSS

LEGO Robotics. Creating gadgets with Arduino

3D modelling and design of virtual worlds

2D and 3D game development. Unity games

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Programming games in Construct3

Creating video content and promoting your Youtube channel

Programming a Micro:bit microcontroller

Photo lab: shooting, processing, styles

Video lab: scripts, video editing

Python programming

3D modeling and 3D printing

LEGO Robotics. Creating gadgets on Arduino

Game design. 3D animation

Python programming

Web design with HTML & CSS. Blog design

Programming games in Construct3

Designing mobile gaming applications

Photo lab: shooting, processing, styles

Creating websites on Wordpress

Digital art: from infographics to brandbook

Game development on Unity

Developing your own start-up

Training programs

For children ages 9-12

Creating websites on WIX with Canva, HTML and CSS

LEGO Robotics. Creating gadgets with Arduino

3D modelling and design of virtual worlds

2D and 3D game development. Unity games

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Programming games in Construct3

Creating video content and promoting your Youtube channel

Programming a Micro:bit microcontroller

Photo lab: shooting, processing, styles

Video lab: scripts, video editing

Python programming

For children ages 13-14

3D modeling and 3D printing

LEGO Robotics. Creating gadgets on Arduino

Game design. 3D animation

Python programming

Web design with HTML & CSS. Blog design

Programming games in Construct3

Designing mobile gaming applications

Photo lab: shooting, processing, styles

Creating websites on Wordpress

Digital art: from infographics to brandbook

Game development on Unity

Developing your own start-up

Why clients choose us?

The STEP Computer Academy has been operating since 1999, when the IT industry was just beginning to develop and gain popularity. Even then, we were graduating the first programmers, web designers and other IT specialists. Today we provide students with the skills that employers and modern business need - no dry theory and "water". Employers do not need your knowledge - they need competence in solving work problems and setting up business processes.

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"Fill in the registration form - we will call you with details of the course program and reserve a place for you in the group."

Frequently asked questions

How many kids in the group?

Maximum class size is 10 kids

How can you try a children's computer course ?

You can sign up for the open class events. There your child can try out different areas of IT.

What kind of constructors and gadgets do you use at the STEP Junior Academy?

Children work with Arduino boards, STM32 boards, LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 kit, as well as using 3D printers, Oculus Go VR glasses, drones, chromakey, professional video and photo equipment and modern computers.

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We do not offer the make up classes, but your child can use MyStat platform, where homework and all associated lesson materials are stored. In addition, you will have the option of taking a one-to-one private lesson with a teacher at STEP Academy (extra fee applies).

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Yes, if there is a group for programming courses for children for other days and times.

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To enroll, you will only need an ID and your identification code.

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Homework is practice. It is not mandatory but if you want your child to learn the material, we recommend doing it anyway. If there are difficulties with the homework, you can always ask the teachers for help. They will be pleased to help you to understand the subject.

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