Coding Languages For Kids

Ozoblockly is the coding language used with Ozobots – small, cute robots that can be programmed to follow instructions, from navigating mazes to following colour-coded lines. It’s a great first language to introduce young children to the world of coding.

You might have heard of this one: Java is one of the most long-standing languages and it’s as well-liked and widely used as ever. A general-purpose computer-programming language, it’s used for everything from computer games, cloud-based applications to self-driving cars. It’s perfect for teens new to coding.

Instagram, Spotify and Facebook and many other tech behemoths are built on this powerful programming language. Python is used for everything from web and app development to machine learning and data analysis. Teens are often introduced to it on Computer Science GCSE. We offer multiple courses for both 9 to 12 and 13 to 17 year olds.

Unity is the world’s most popular tool for game developers and uses the coding language C# (pronounced C-sharp). This is an advanced coding language that can be used to create rich, interactive 2D and 3D games for desktops, smartphones and consoles. We’d recommend this language if you already have some experience in Java or Python.

Scratch’s popularity stems from its ‘drag-and-drop’ design. Instead of writing code, kids can learn through creating, dragging and dropping colourful command blocks. This visual approach helps children to grasp the concept of programming quickly, making simplified, graphical programming tools such as Scratch perfect for beginners.

It’s a creative language, too: Scratch allows kids to easily create games, come up with interactive stories, animate characters, build apps, add music, voice overs and even sound effects. Plus, kids can reference 2D games already in existence, such as Asteroids and Donkey Kong, which were all created using the Scratch programme.

Lua is an easy to use coding language for games engines – and most notably in Roblox, the online game platform popular with children. This unique coding language is embedded in Roblox and gives kids the opportunity to learn a combination of block and text-based code to build a 3D world. The roblox community allows like-minded kids to power their imagination!