Learning for every stage of life

Whether your child is picking up their first device, you’re building new career skills, or you want to stay confident and connected online — we meet you where you are and guide you toward what’s next.

About us

Our programs

Find your stage

Every learner enters where it makes sense for them — age is a guide, not a gate. Our instructors will help place you or your child at the right starting point.

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Step 1 · Play

First Lines of Code

Grade 3 · ages 8–9

Game Builders in Scratch

GameMakers classes are a fun and engaging way for kids to dive into the world of video game creation. By tapping into their love of gaming, we introduce core skills in coding, math, science, art, reading, and writing — all while building digital literacy. This beginner-friendly program is part of our Canadian curriculum-aligned STEM education, designed to help students experience real progress while having a blast.
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Step 2 · Build

Code Meets the Physical World

Grades 4–6 · ages 9–11

Robotics Explorers

Students delve into the fascinating world of robotics with this course, where they learn how coding is utilized to control physical objects through the Edison Educational Robot. The transition from block code to text code using Python introduces them to more complex coding concepts.

Future Founders

Entrepreneurship course for youth who are ready to think big and build bold. In this hands-on program, students transform their interests into real business ideas while learning the fundamentals of innovation, design, and leadership. No prior experience needed — just curiosity, creativity, and the courage to try.
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Step 3 · Create

Real Projects in Real Languages

Grades 7–9 · ages 12–14

Godot 3D Game Development

Godot 2D Game Development

Learn the fundamentals of game development using the Godot Engine. Build real, playable games through hands-on lessons covering scenes, nodes, scripting, animation, collision, and UI design.
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Step 4 · Lead

Advanced Challenges

Grades 10–12 · ages 15–17

Robotics Prodigies

Our Robotics Prodigies course is geared to prepare students for post-secondary level engineering challenges. Topics such as electronics principles, operating systems, physics, artificial intelligence, and computer science, are covered, empowering students to create inspiring robotics projects limited only by their imaginations.
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Step 5 · Launch

Bridge to Post-Secondary

Ages 18+ · post-secondary

Object-Oriented Programming in C++

Go beyond the basics and learn how professional programmers structure code. This course takes your C++ foundation and builds on it with the architecture patterns used in real game development — classes, inheritance, polymorphism, memory management, and version control.

Graduates leave with a portfolio, a competition record, and a clear path into university, polytechnic, or industry.

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.