Is this course suitable for my child’s age? What if they have no previous experience? Will they join a new or existing group?

Yes! We place children by age and experience level: - Visual Programming (VP): Ages 7–11 - Python: Ages 12–16 - Robotics & Game Design: Mixed ages, grouped by skill Most children start with no prior experience — our curriculum begins with beginner-friendly lessons. Depending on your preferred schedule, your child can join either a new group (starting from lesson 1) or an existing group. To ensure the right placement, we always offer a free trial lesson.

Is 90 minutes too long for younger children? Can parents stay during the lesson?

The 90-minute format works very well because it incorporates short breaks, hands-on tasks, and interactive activities that keep children engaged. Children concentrate better without parents in the room, but you are welcome to arrive a little early — we will happily show you the project built during the day.

What language is used for instruction?

All regular courses are taught in German, and all instructors also speak English. If your child needs support in English, we are very happy to assist.

Can my child switch from Visual Programming to Python?

Yes — children can switch from Visual Programming to Python as soon as they are ready. Parents receive weekly updates, progress reports, and project files, which help determine the right transition point together with the teachers.

Can we start on a monthly basis? What happens if my child does not enjoy the course? Are sibling discounts available? What is included in the price?

We offer: - Monthly membership (flexible, cancel anytime) - Full package for the entire course (best price; can be paused for holidays) If your child does not enjoy the course, you can: - Try another course or day - Change locations - Cancel the monthly membership at any time - Start with a free trial lesson Sibling discounts: 10–15% depending on the course. Included in all monthly prices: learning materials, software licenses, platform access, teacher support, progress reports, final presentation. No hidden fees.

Are the courses online or in person?

We offer both in-person teaching and online courses. In-person locations: - Mitte (An der Kolonnade 11) - Prenzlauer Berg (Prenzlauer Allee 186) - GLS Campus (for camps & selected groups)

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Participants of the Python Emoji Challenge at Girls’Day 2025 outside the Berlin Potsdamer Platz venue.

14 March 2026

Inspiration for Girls in Tech: A Spotlight on Our Founder

As part of Girls’Day, Train the Future founder was featured in an interview discussing why inspiring girls early in tech, coding, and innovation is vital for building future leaders.

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A young girl and boy sit together at a white desk using a laptop with colorful coding blocks on the screen. The boy raises his finger while a speech bubble above him says “move forward.” The background shows a clean, futuristic blue digital design, symbolizing how learning English and coding together builds smart thinkers.

20 November 2025

Learning English and Coding Together: Building Future-Ready Skills for Children

In today’s fast changing world, children need more than traditional lessons. They need future ready skills. Studies show that over 80% of global technology platforms operate in English¹, while the demand for coding skills continues to grow rapidly. By 2027, the global coding education market is expected to reach USD 16 billion². Learning English and…

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Children program robots at EU CodeWeek 2025

29 October 2025

Grandma's Birthday Cake: Train the Future at EU CodeWeek 2025

At Train the Future, we believe that learning technology should be exciting, creative, and inspiring. This year we proudly took part in EU CodeWeek at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin.

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Children program robots during the Pokémon Family Search workshop at the Humboldt Forum

21 October 2025

Pokémon Family Search with Robots

Help the robot find lost Pokémon family members! At CodeWeek Berlin 2025 at the Humboldt Forum, kids and families learned how robots perceive, count, and make decisions using color sensors.

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Train the Future students explore robotics and AI exhibits at IFA Berlin 2025.

16 October 2025

Train the Future at IFA Berlin 2025: Our School Tour into the Future

Train the Future visited IFA Berlin 2025 with students! Discover how our school tour immersed young coders in AI, smart devices, robotics, and the latest consumer electronics innovations.

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Train the Future presenting educational coding curricula at IHK Berlin.

15 October 2025

Train the Future at the Education Product & Service Exchange @ IHK Berlin 2025

Train the Future presented innovative coding and digital literacy programs for schools at the IHK Berlin Education Product & Service Exchange 2025.

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22 April 2025

💻 Girls'Day Berlin 2025: Empowerment & Python – Exploring the Future with Code and Cinema

At Girls'Day 2025 at Potsdamer Platz, Train the Future combined Python programming with the inspiring film 'Hidden Figures', empowering 14 girls to explore tech careers with confidence.

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Participants at Girls’Day 2025 in Berlin learn how to train AI models with image recognition.

22 April 2025

🧠 Girls'Day 2025: Girls Build Their First AI Game – Workshop in Berlin

Girls'Day 2025 at Train the Future in Berlin-Mitte: 12 girls aged 10–12 developed their first AI-powered game with visual programming, exploring computer vision and machine learning models.

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Students work on interesting coding projects of their own choice to stay engaged.

04 February 2025

Coding for Kids: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Coding for Kids – A Parent’s Guide: Programming is a vital skill for the future. Even young children can learn to code through play, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills along the way.

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