IT-Senior· ages 11-13
Game and Application Development
In IT-Senior, students start working with the tools and programming languages used by developers. They build Android apps, code games with Python and Unity, create websites with HTML and CSS, explore AI and 3D design.
In-person classes · Small groups, individual approach · Dutch & English
Lesson length
2
hours
Schedule
1
/week
Duration
9
months · 3 modules
Group size
6-8
children
Why IT-Senior suits children aged 11-13
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From code to a complete game
Students write games in Python and explore game development with Unity, bringing code, mechanics and graphics together. Finding and fixing problems builds logical thinking, patience and persistence. -
Mobile apps they can install
Using App Inventor, they plan, build and test Android apps that run on a phone. Turning an idea into a working app develops independence, planning skills and confidence in presenting their work. -
Websites built from scratch
With HTML and CSS, students create web pages and decide how information should be structured. They learn to think about the user, communicate clearly and pay attention to detail. -
AI they can question and build with
By programming chatbots in Python, students explore how AI works and where its limits lie. This encourages curiosity, critical thinking and responsible use of technology.
Study programme
Year 1. Modules 1-3 · Python, App Inventor, design
Coding: sprites, animation, conditions and loops. Students create mini-games and interactive applications in Python, and build them up into complete game projects.
After the module, students will be able to
After the module, students will be able to
- Draw sprites with code
- Animate the sprites they have drawn
- Use conditions and loops
- Build complete game projects
The module is built in App Inventor: screens, buttons, logic and testing. Everything made in it runs on the student’s own phone, and over the module students create more than ten Android applications.
After the module, students will be able to
After the module, students will be able to
- Create more than ten Android applications
- Set up screens, buttons and logic
- Test their apps on their own phones
- Prepare an app for publishing
The work is done in Photoshop and Illustrator. Students use them to create their own personal brand: logos, posters and business cards, prepared for print and collected in a mini brand book.
After the module, students will be able to
After the module, students will be able to
- Work in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Create logos, posters and business cards
- Prepare their work for print
- Collect it all in a mini brand book
Year 2. Modules 4-6 · AI, 3D, web development
The module returns to Python, this time with TuringLab, and points it at the technology students already ask about. They train simple models, build chatbots of their own and experiment with AI technologies.
After the module, students will be able to
After the module, students will be able to
- Train simple models
- Create chatbots
- Analyse data
- Experiment with AI technologies
Spline runs in the browser. Students work with shapes, lighting, animation and whole scenes, and the module ends with a mini project for their portfolio.
After the module, students will be able to
After the module, students will be able to
- Create 3D objects directly in the browser
- Set up materials and lighting
- Animate scenes interactively
- Build a mini project for their portfolio
The programme ends with a multi-page website of their own. Students build pages in Tilda, then go underneath them into the code, so structure, styling and design stop being someone else’s settings.
After the module, students will be able to
After the module, students will be able to
- Create pages in Tilda
- Understand HTML structure
- Apply CSS styling
- Build a complete multi-page website from scratch
Student projects
See what our IT-Intern students have created in class.
Nikita · Roblox
Maze + Obby. Project in Roblox Studio.
Alex, 9 years old · IT Master
Flappy Bird. Project on the Scratch platform.
Makar · Roblox, 10 years old
Halloween City. Themed game with sounds and characters in Roblox Studio.
Sergey Gilan, 11 years old · IT Senior
Computer Game Design and Development. Проект в Unity
Alina · Roblox Intensive, 7–10 years old
Dream House. Project with NPCs, a Start button, and a custom house in Roblox Studio.
Pavel · IT Senior, 11–14 years old
Design and Branding. Project in Figma.
Artem Kalamagin, 15 years old · IT Expert
Game Weapon Prototype. 3D Modeling. Project in Blender 3D.
Nikolay Produs, 12 years old · IT Senior
Collage: Design and Branding. Project in Adobe Photoshop.
Schedule
🕘 Saturdays 13:00-15:00
Each module
12 lessons, 3 months
New modules
Three a year
Starting
Ask us for the next date
Good to know
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Address
Bellamystraat 376
1053 BS Amsterdam -
Group size
6-8 children -
What to bring
Nothing - robots, LEGO®, tablets and computers are all provided -
Lessons in
Dutch and English -
Call
+31 622 952 784 -
Email
contact@impact-academies.nl
Course fee
Choose the package that works best for your family. The more lessons you book, the lower the price per lesson.
How would you like to pay?
3 months
432
EUR a month
9 months
1224
EUR a month
Frequently asked questions
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Impact Academies Amsterdam offers technology courses for children and teenagers aged 5-17. The programme is divided into age-appropriate levels, from IT-Intern for younger children to IT-Expert for teenagers.
We recommend a course based on your child’s age, experience and interests. Whether they enjoy games, robotics, design, artificial intelligence or programming, we will help you find the most suitable group.
No. Beginners are welcome. Children with previous experience can join a more advanced group after we assess their current knowledge and interests.
Depending on their age and course, students explore coding, robotics, game development, artificial intelligence, web development, graphic design, 3D modelling and digital literacy. They also develop communication, teamwork, creativity and presentation skills.
Our lessons are practical and project-based. Children learn by creating their own games, animations, websites, applications, robots and digital projects, not simply by listening to theory.
Classes are taught in both Dutch and English. English is especially important in technology, so children naturally develop their language skills while learning IT. At the same time, every child can ask questions and receive support in whichever language feels most comfortable.
Classes take place once a week, and each lesson lasts two hours. The exact day and time depend on the group you choose.
We work with small groups of usually 6-8 children, allowing each child to receive support and personal attention. A group may occasionally have up to 15 children.
All equipment needed for the chosen course is included in the price, including laptops, tablets, robots and LEGO®.
We are very aware of children’s screen time, and this is exactly why we created these courses: to help children learn how to build with technology, not just consume it. Lessons combine focused computer work with teamwork, creative exercises, presentations, energising activities and other screen-free moments.
Yes, we offer free demo lessons so your child can meet the teacher and future classmates, explore what we do, and see how they can create their own project using technology.
Yes, joining after a course has started is possible. Contact us so we can evaluate the options and find the most suitable group for your child.
Parents and children have access to their own online account. Children can view study materials and homework and track their projects, while parents can follow their child’s progress.
Please let us know as early as possible. We will always try to find a suitable catch-up solution, depending on the course and available space, but a replacement lesson cannot always be guaranteed.
Please contact us before registration and tell us about any learning, health or accessibility needs that may affect participation. We will discuss what support may reasonably be provided and whether the selected group is suitable.
Book a trial lesson
Come to a class and see it for yourself. In one lesson they will try to build:
- Games in Python and Unity
- Websites with HTML, CSS and Tilda
- Android mobile apps