What is a fair price for a kids coding course?

As 2026 market estimates: group classes at popular schools range from IDR 420 to 950 thousand monthly (typically 4 sessions), often plus a registration fee of IDR 150-200 thousand. One-on-one private lessons range from IDR 85 to 200 thousand per session depending on the format (online or in-person) and material level.

Is online or offline better for a kids coding course?

Both work when the format fits. Children aged 8 and up are generally comfortable learning online with screen sharing. Younger children (5-7) benefit more from hands-on guidance, whether at a course branch or with a private tutor who comes home. For families in cities without course branches, online classes and home-visit tutors are the two available routes.

Are big-brand schools always better?

A big name signals a tested curriculum and tidy systems, and that carries real value. Your child's experience is still decided by the teacher in front of them, the format fit, and the learning pace. A smaller school or a private tutor with the right teacher often delivers better results for a particular child. The trial class remains the most honest filter.

When should we switch courses?

Three signs worth acting on: your child loses enthusiasm before lesson day for several consecutive weeks, no new creations or progress appear within one to two months, and teacher-parent communication stalls. Discuss with the provider first; when nothing improves, switching is a reasonable decision.

Do kids coding certificates matter?

Certificates help mark level completion and motivate children, yet they weigh far less than a portfolio of work. A playable game, a watchable animation, and a working app are the real proof of skill.

How to Choose the Right Kids Coding Course

Choosing a kids coding course starts with defining your child's goal and interests, then checking the age-staged curriculum, picking a private or group format, and testing it through a trial class. Market prices in 2026 range from IDR 420 thousand to 1 million monthly for group classes, and roughly IDR 85 to 200 thousand per session for private lessons (market estimates).

An age-staged curriculum is the first filter
Private and group formats serve different children's needs
The trial class is the final judge before any commitment

What You Need

A list of your child's interests and learning goals
The monthly budget your family sets aside
A question list for course providers (included in this article's checklist)

6 Steps to Choose a Kids Coding Course

The kids coding market is growing fast and every provider claims to be the best. These six steps help you filter based on your own child's needs.

Define the goal and know your child's interests

The answer to "why is my child learning to code" drives every later choice. A goal of logic exposure and positive screen activity is well served by a relaxed Scratch-based class. Preparing for the school coding subject (an elective from grade 5 since 2025) calls for a curriculum aligned with the national direction. Competition targets like Scratch contests, the Bebras Challenge, or the informatics olympiad path demand teachers experienced in competition coaching. Also identify your child's doorway interest: a Roblox fan lights up in a Roblox Studio class, while a story lover starts better with Scratch animation. This goal-and-interest pair becomes your yardstick when every brochure starts looking alike.

Tips

Ask your child directly: "what do you want to be able to build?"; their answer is often clearer than parental assumptions
One main goal is enough; goals can evolve after a few months in

Check for an age-staged curriculum

A good curriculum climbs in stages matching child development: picture blocks (ScratchJr) for ages 5-7, full block coding (Scratch, Minecraft) for 8-12, the block-to-text bridge (Roblox Studio, Python turtle) for 10-13, then full text languages for teens. Watch for two patterns that betray a careless curriculum: a 7-year-old thrown straight into typing Python syntax, or a 14-year-old held for months in block material they have outgrown. Request a written syllabus and the final project of each level, then check whether a continuation path exists once a level is completed.

Tips

Ask what project children produce at each level's end; a concrete answer signals a mature curriculum
Make sure the provider assesses your child's starting level through an assessment or conversation, beyond just age

Schools promising elementary-age children will "master Python" within weeks deserve skepticism. Text-language mastery is a multi-year journey built on block foundations.

Pick the format: one-on-one private or group class

Most large schools offer group classes of 5-12 children, online or at branches. The format brings social atmosphere and relatively affordable monthly fees, with one consequence: the class moves at the average pace, so a shy child can fall behind unnoticed while a fast child waits. Private one-on-one lessons work the other way: the tutor comes to your home or teaches online, and both curriculum and pace follow that single child. The private format especially suits shy children, kids with specific interests who want to move fast, and families in cities with no course branches. Many families combine both: group for atmosphere, private for catching up or going deeper.

Tips

For ages 5-7, close guidance matters most; large groups are rarely ideal at this age
Check the teacher-to-student ratio in group classes; beyond 10 children per teacher, attention gets very thin

Evaluate teacher quality and style

The teacher determines your child's actual experience. Two qualities matter equally and must both exist: technical competence (a computer science background or portfolio) and the ability to teach children (patient, communicative, fluent in kids' worlds). A brilliant programmer who is stiff with children is as ineffective as a friendly teacher with shallow technical depth. Ask about teacher backgrounds, how the school selects them, and whether a kids-specific teaching test exists. For private lessons, also ask about the tutor-replacement policy when the match feels off; confident providers typically guarantee free replacement in the early sessions.

Tips

Observe the trial class through this lens: does the teacher ask about your child's interests, or just run a uniform script?
Reviews from other parents on Google Maps or school communities are often more honest than website testimonials

Compare total cost and commitment flexibility

Compare costs in one common unit: the effective per-session price. Group classes generally run IDR 420 to 950 thousand monthly for 4 sessions (roughly IDR 105-240 thousand per session), often plus a registration fee of IDR 150-200 thousand per level. Private lessons range from IDR 85 to 200 thousand per session depending on online or in-person format (all figures are 2026 market estimates). Also weigh the commitment length: some schools lock in 10-week packages worth millions upfront, while others stay flexible monthly or in small packages. For a child who is just exploring, shorter commitments are safer; a child's real interest only reveals itself after several weeks.

Tips

Compute the effective per-session cost: total fees divided by session count, registration included
Ask the policy when your child is sick or absent: does the session expire, get replaced, or get rescheduled?

Prices that only surface after you submit a form and talk to a sales consultant are a common industry pattern. Set your maximum budget before that conversation so the decision stays in your hands.

Test through trial classes and review the first month

The trial class is the final judge. Nearly every provider offers a free trial or a low-cost starter package; use it at your 2-3 strongest candidates. During the trial, watch three things: whether your child genuinely enjoys the process, whether the teacher adapts to your child, and whether a small result exists to show after the session. After choosing, run an internal one-month review: your child stays excited as lesson day approaches, creations keep accumulating, and progress reports from the teacher keep flowing. When two of those three signs disappear, raise it with the provider or move on; in a market this crowded, alternatives always exist.

Tips

Let your child help judge after the trial; ask which part felt the most fun
Keep expectations realistic: month one is about enjoyment and comfort, with skills following after

Aspect	1-on-1 Private	Group Class
Learning pace	Follows one child entirely	Follows the class average
Teacher attention	100% on one child	Split among 5-12 children
Social atmosphere	Focused, suits shy kids	Lively, with peers
Curriculum	Can bend toward the child's interests	Uniform, follows the syllabus
Location	At home or online	At branches or scheduled online
Cost (market estimate)	IDR 85-200K per session	IDR 420-950K per month
Schedule	Flexible around the family	Fixed class times

How to Choose the Right Coding Course for Your Child

Want to try the private format for your child?

Kids Coding Course Price Benchmarks 2026 (Market Estimates)

6 Steps to Choose a Kids Coding Course

Define the goal and know your child's interests

Check for an age-staged curriculum

Pick the format: one-on-one private or group class

Evaluate teacher quality and style

Compare total cost and commitment flexibility

Test through trial classes and review the first month

Private Lessons vs Group Classes: Which Fits Your Child

Weighing Private Lessons for Kids Coding

Questions to Ask Course Providers

Questions About Choosing a Kids Coding Course

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