Innovate ForgeAcademy
Students learning together

Program pathway

Robotics & Computer Science

Hands-on robotics, engineering and computer science pathways that turn curiosity into practical capability—from first builds to advanced software thinking.

Not sure which programme is right?

Use our Program Finder to explore programmes by interest, age, delivery format, location and availability.

Find a Programme

The opportunity

Skills with purpose.

Build, code and understand the systems shaping tomorrow.

Primary to senior secondary learners, with guidance matched to experience.

Computational thinking

Engineering design

Logical problem solving

Purposeful technology use

Example student projects

Learning made tangible.

  • Sensor-driven robots
  • Interactive games
  • Web experiences
  • Data and AI prototypes

Progression opportunities

Build confidence, then independence.

Move from guided foundations to independent, real-world projects and senior pathways.

Program catalogue

Explore programmes in this pathway

Explore the programmes in this learning pathway and find an experience that suits your child's interests and stage of learning.

Open for Enrolment

Two students assembling a small robot during a hands-on classroom engineering activity

Robotics & Computer Science

Applied Robotics & Engineering Academy

Enrolment Open

Where students learn to think like engineers — design, build, program, test and improve real robotic systems through structured term projects.

Years 2–8 term classes, with advanced coaching and mentoring for Years 9–12.

View Program
A student using a stylus to complete a guided programming challenge on a laptop

Robotics & Computer Science

Applied Computer Science Academy

Enrolment Open

Real coding for young creators — computational thinking, Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript through live, educator-led projects.

Years 3–8 · Live online via Zoom · Max 8 students per instructor

View Program
A learner using block-based code to control an agent in Minecraft Education

Robotics & Computer Science

Creative Coding & Game Systems Academy

Enrolment Open

Build games and learn how digital systems work — coding, game mechanics and structured Minecraft Education challenges.

Years 2–8 · Instructor-led in person · Max 8 students per instructor

View Program

Robotics & Computer Science

C++ Programming

Enrolment Open

Explore structured programming and computational thinking with C++.

Guidance matched to learner age and experience

View Program
Senior secondary students working together in a classroom

Robotics & Computer Science

VCE Applied Computing — Units 1 & 2

Enrolment Open

Personalised coaching across data analysis, programming, digital solutions and network security concepts.

Students enrolled in VCE Applied Computing Units 1 & 2.

View Program
Senior secondary students working together in a classroom

Robotics & Computer Science

VCE Software Development — Units 3 & 4

Enrolment Open

Individual coaching in problem solving, software design, programming and SAT project development.

Students enrolled in VCE Software Development Units 3 & 4.

View Program
Senior secondary students working together in a classroom

Robotics & Computer Science

VCE Data Analytics — Units 3 & 4

Enrolment Open

Individual coaching across data acquisition, analysis, visualisation, communication and SAT preparation.

Students enrolled in VCE Data Analytics Units 3 & 4.

View Program

More Programmes to Explore

A student working through a guided programming activity on a laptop

Robotics & Computer Science

Advanced Python

Register Your Interest

Build strong programming foundations through practical Python projects.

Learners moving from introductory coding into a structured Python pathway.

Register Your Interest
A student completing an interactive digital learning activity on a laptop

Robotics & Computer Science

Advanced Web Development

Register Your Interest

Create useful, engaging web experiences from the ground up.

Learners ready to explore foundational website creation.

Register Your Interest

Robotics & Computer Science

AI & App Building

Register Your Interest

Explore responsible AI concepts and prototype purposeful applications.

Guidance matched to learner age and experience

Register Your Interest

Explore the next intake.

See Summer Camp Jan 2027 and proposed Term 1 opportunities, or ask us which pathway may fit.

Register your interest