Coding, Robotics, and Entrepreneurship That Inspire Students

Pathway to Success

At Nanan STEM Academy Inc., learning is for every stage of life.

Youth Programs (Kindergarten to Grade 12) ignite creativity and problem-solving through hands-on STEM and entrepreneurship. Students enrol in the pathway and begin a long-term learning journey guided by an instructor through full-length courses.

Adult & Post-Secondary Programs provide practical, career-focused education that empowers learners to grow and succeed in a changing world.

Why Nanan Academy?

  • Personalized Learning

  • Project-Based Approach

  • Clear Pathways

  • Coaching-Focused Instructors

  • Failing Forward

Small, consistent classes give students time to ask questions, get unstuck and build a real relationship with their instructor. Instructors get to know each learner, so they can coach at the right level and celebrate individual progress.

Students learn by building real projects, not just following worksheets. They create games, apps, robots, and business ideas, then refine them over time, which makes the skills feel practical.

Our programs are structured from introductory to advanced levels, so students always know what comes next. This makes it easy for families to see how a learner can keep progressing over several terms, not just one class.

Instructors coach, encourage, and learn alongside students instead of delivering all the answers. They ask questions, nudge students to think through problems and model curiosity, so learners build confidence in their own thinking.

We create a classroom culture where trying bold ideas, making mistakes, and iterating is expected. Students learn to see “failure” as feedback, using missteps to improve their projects and build the resilience and confidence they need for real world problem solving and success.

What Others Are Saying

Global News

Kimberley Fowler

Nanan STEM Academy offers STEM education for kids aged 7-14 through engaging after-school programs. This weekend, they will showcase student projects, including university-level projects created by 13 and 14-year-olds. Watch Interview

CBC Radio

Stefani Langenegger

James Tian, a student, demonstrated his robotic hand that uses computer vision to pick up objects, showcasing the academy’s emphasis on practical, innovative learning. Listen Interview

Sandy Pinay-Schindler

Director of Education, Cowessess First Nation

“To have the opportunity for kids and caregivers to learn together, right alongside each other in a positive way, is really powerful.” Read article.

CTV News

Families from Cowessess First Nation participate in a STEM program that combines traditional first nations values and the world of STEM. Watch News

Treyton

Student

“Coding is challenging but worth the effort. It helped me use my math skills, learn robotics with Edison, learn Scratch, create 3D images into models, make stars with the Turtle program, and now, I am going to learn the Python program. I’m looking forward to going to STEM class again to see what I’m going to learn.” Read article.

Talk of the Town

Lisa Peters

When students create a game they are learning problem-solving skills, creativity, resilience, focus, math.  Watch Interview

Joshua

Student

The academy helps set up students to learn valuable life skills not taught elsewhere and the earliest steps to personal growth are best learned in a safe environment such as that offered by the academy. Read article.

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Catch all the latest news and events happening in our vibrant community. We’re thrilled to have you with us on this exciting adventure!

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On December 31, 2025, families gathered at the Saskatchewan Science Centre for Noon Year’s Eve, an exciting event that offered hands-on activities and early New Year celebration. From 10:00am to 3:00pm, families explored interactive exhibits and participated in a noon countdown to welcome 2026. Local partners and vendors provided activities for families: Each vendor added […]

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Advanced students in Nanan Academy’s youth program have successfully completed the first half of Robotics Prodigies, a full-length course equivalent to Robotics & Automation 30 curriculum. This class is designed to help students move confidently into robotics and electronics by combining hands-on experiments, structured programming, and real-world problem solving. This circuits and robotics course integrates […]

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Nanan Academy and Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Launch Expanded STEM-YXE Academy in Saskatoon

November 12, 2025 Nanan STEM Academy Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. in delivering STEM-YXE Academy, an educational initiative offering both Beginner and Advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs for youth in Grades 4–12 located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Together, the two organisations are empowering […]

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Do you want to study at Nanan Academy?

Please fill out the form below to tell us a bit more about your future creator of technology, and we will do our best to meet their learning needs.

General FAQs

  • Just fill out the Contact Us form at the top of our website and tell us a bit more about your learner. We will match you with the best teacher in your area. 

  • At Nanan STEM Academy, we’ve designed a program that ignites a passion for learning. Through dedicated mentorship and a hands-on, project-based approach, we inspire students to explore and master complex concepts across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Our curriculum aligns with Canadian educational standards, ensuring students receive a well-rounded and rigorous education.

    We meet students where they are and guide them toward post-secondary pathways, all while equipping them with essential future-ready skills. To learn more about how our academy stands apart from other STEM programs, read this blog post. For deeper insight into our educational philosophy, watch this TEDx Talk by our co-founder.

  • Students work on a variety of projects, including designing video games, building robotic devices, and creating animations, all of which help them apply their learning in practical ways.

    We assess student progress through project-based evaluations, regular feedback, and skill assessments to ensure they are meeting learning objectives.

  • Course durations vary, ranging from short-term workshops to longer, ongoing programs that run throughout the school year. We have courses that take students all the way to post-secondary bridging programs.

  • Coding boosts children’s critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as they break down complex problems into manageable parts. It nurtures creativity by encouraging them to create and design unique projects. Through collaboration on coding projects, they build teamwork and communication skills. Additionally, coding enhances logical reasoning, patience, and perseverance as children debug and refine their code. Altogether, it prepares them with a toolkit of essential skills for a tech-driven world.

Our Partners

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