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About programs
We cover the full K-12 range (G1-G12), with every program split into chained levels — e.g. coding L1-L6, math by diagnostic placement, English by Foundations / OSSD-prep / Advanced. New students take a free placement test first so the starting level is right.
L1-L2 fundamentals (Scratch / block + intro Python), L3-L4 project coding (Python / Java / Roblox / C++ builds), L5 contest (USACO Silver → Gold, CCC Junior), L6 admissions-grade projects + research bridge. Every level produces Git commits, demoable work, and a stage evaluation.
Yes. L1 is designed for zero-background students — visual coding transitioning into Python syntax. Families can also drop into a single trial class, on-site or online.
About admissions & trial
Click any "Book a consultation" button on the site. A mentor replies within one business day and books a free trial class (online or on-site) matched to your child's age and interest.
For coding, an L1-L6 placement test + live questioning. For English / math, an adaptive online placement. The mentor combines those signals with the trial-class observation and parent goals to recommend a starting level + 12-month path.
Yes. At the end of every term the mentor reviews progress with parents. If a switch (level up, level down, or another track) makes sense, we move the student into the matching class and pro-rate the unused hours.
About class format
Yes. Four GTA campuses (Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, Scarborough) run on-site small classes; remote students join the same session via Zoom + shared IDE. Recordings and homework arrive the same day.
5-8 students per class — small enough that every kid gets seen, corrected, and pushed forward. Contest sprint groups and 1-on-1 coaching are scheduled separately.
The missed class's recording and homework are sent the same day. The mentor Q&A channel is open all week to catch up before the next class. If the entire week is missed, the student can drop into a parallel session.
About payment policy
By term or by class-hour package — after the trial the advisor sends the program-specific quote. Standard small classes are billed by weekly term; 1-on-1 / contest sprints are billed as hour packages.
Term-based classes are billed per term; longer programs can split into two installments. Two rule sets apply: Math / Coding / English courses use FLAT FEES ($50 before start; $100 after start through mid-term with unused sessions refunded at the per-session rate; no refund after mid-term). After-school tutoring and US / Canada admissions follow a STAGED percentage schedule (5% before 7 days, 10% through first session, 15% through 20% completed, no refund after 20%). Summer / winter / spring camps have their own 30-day / pre-camp / mid-camp tiers. Coupons refund on actually-paid amounts and restorable coupons are credited back; in sibling enrolments, when one sibling withdraws the other reverts to the standard (non-sibling) rate. Full rules at /refund-policy.
Canadian e-Transfer, credit card, Stripe-hosted link, and international wire. For billing questions, email the payment address listed on the contact page.
About faculty
Our faculty are working big-tech engineers, university professors, and project leads — U of T PhDs / former associate professors, Tsinghua PhDs, senior engineers from BMO and similar. Hiring requires real engineering or academic experience plus teaching skill — every lead instructor passes a teaching demo and three-stage probation.
Within a term, the lead instructor stays the same. Across terms the instructor can shift to better match the next-stage curriculum or student feedback — both mentors do a handover note when this happens.
Ask a mentor — more specific than any FAQ
Free 1-on-1 planning — the mentor builds a specific path for your child's level, interests, and admissions goal, and answers anything the FAQ missed.