United States · Ages 7 to 18 · Read 17 October 2026

CodeWizardsHQ alternative: what each one offers

CodeWizardsHQ is a US online coding school built around one idea: a structured, multi-year track where each 12-week course leads to the next. Many families who search for an alternative are not unhappy with it; they want to check whether a different structure, schedule or group size suits their child better. This page sets out what CodeWizardsHQ publishes about itself, read on its own site on 17 October 2026, places our own offer beside it in plain terms, and leaves the decision with you.

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In short

CodeWizardsHQ teaches live online classes of four to six students for ages 7 to 18, in 12-week courses that stack into Wizard Levels, with US-based instructors, recorded classes and daily homework help. Modern Age Coders also teaches live online, for ages 6 to 67, in batches of 15 to 20, mini batches of up to 6 or 1-on-1, with teachers working from India and monthly billing.

If you would like to compare in class

Three of our courses that match common CodeWizardsHQ starting points

Comparable starting points by age, so a trial lesson with us is a like-for-like test.

Scratch Coding for Kids course thumbnail

COD / 01

Scratch coding

Younger children. Games and logic in blocks before typed code.

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Python and AI for Kids course thumbnail

COD / 02

Python and AI for kids

Middle school. Python as the first typed language.

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AP Computer Science A course thumbnail

COD / 03

AP Computer Science A

High school. Java, objects and the AP exam.

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What CodeWizardsHQ publishes

CodeWizardsHQ in its own words, summarised

Each row comes from codewizardshq.com, read on 17 October 2026. We have paraphrased rather than copied wording, and left out prices, ratings and success figures, which are best read on their own site.

CodeWizardsHQ at a glance, from its own website (read 17 October 2026)
PointWhat CodeWizardsHQ says
ProgramsElementary (ages 7 to 10), Middle School (11 to 13), High School (14 to 18), plus AI, Python and AP CS Prep tracks
FormatLive, instructor-led online classes; not pre-recorded or self-paced
Class sizeFour to six students per class
In classStudents spend 90% of class time coding
Teachers100% of instructors based in the United States
Course lengthEach regular course is 12 weeks, with 55-minute sessions
ProgressionCourses grouped into Wizard Levels, each ending in a Capstone course
SupportRecorded classes, daily homework help, a student forum; 1-on-1 office hours in advanced courses
TrialA money-back guarantee over the first four sessions instead of a free trial class; not for summer camps
ExperienceMore than ten years teaching exclusively online

Source: codewizardshq.com home page and FAQs, read 17 October 2026. Programs and policies change; check their site for current details. Modern Age Coders is not connected with CodeWizardsHQ.

The track

How the CodeWizardsHQ track is built

The structure is the clearest thing that sets CodeWizardsHQ apart. Here are the first courses as its program pages list them, and what that order implies.

First courses on each CodeWizardsHQ core track, as listed on its program pages (read 17 October 2026)
TrackCourse 1Course 2Course 3
Elementary, first levelAnimations and Games with ScratchLogic with ScratchIntro to Text-Based Programming
Elementary, next levelProgramming Fundamentals with PythonLogic with PythonModular Programming with Python
Elementary, later levelCreating Websites with HTML/CSSResponsive Websites with HTML/CSSIntroduction to JavaScript
AP CS Prep (ages 14 to 18)Java I: Introduction to JavaJava II: Intermediate JavaTwo courses in this track

What a fixed sequence gives a child

A child always knows the next step, and each course assumes the one before. CodeWizardsHQ describes its approach as a complete path rather than disconnected courses, and its middle school track moves from Python to JavaScript, HTML and CSS, then databases and APIs.

Students with experience are not forced to start at the bottom: the FAQs describe a placement exam for matching to the right course.

What a fixed sequence asks of a family

Commitment. The FAQs say a Wizard Level of four courses, including the Capstone, takes approximately one year. That suits families planning years ahead and fits less well with a child who wants one topic now, such as Roblox or an AP exam in May.

For short, single-topic goals CodeWizardsHQ also lists summer camps and three-week accelerated tracks.

Our arithmetic

How many hours of live class is one level?

A worked example from CodeWizardsHQ’s own published figures. The multiplication is ours; the inputs are theirs.

Live class time per course and per Wizard Level (our calculation from CodeWizardsHQ’s published course length and session length)
StepCalculationResult
Sessions in a 12-week courseOne session a week for 12 weeks12 sessions
Minutes per course12 x 55660 minutes
Hours per course660 / 6011 hours
Hours per Wizard Level4 courses x 11 hours44 hours
Time to finish a levelTheir own estimateAbout one year

What the figure leaves out

The 44 hours count scheduled class time only. CodeWizardsHQ also offers daily homework help, recordings and, in advanced courses, office hours, so a motivated student can spend far more time with an instructor than the timetable shows.

It also leaves out homework itself, which the FAQs describe as part of each course.

Why do the sum at all

Because "a year-long level" and "44 hours of class" describe the same thing differently, and it helps to see both before comparing any provider. Ask every school you shortlist, including us, for the live minutes per month.

The arithmetic is also a good habit to teach a child: turn a marketing phrase into units you can compare.

How we differ

Where Modern Age Coders is set up differently

Plain differences in structure, not claims of being better. Some of them will matter to your family and some will not.

Structural differences, CodeWizardsHQ (from its site, read 17 October 2026) and Modern Age Coders (our own facts)
PointCodeWizardsHQModern Age Coders
Ages7 to 186 to 67, with kids from age 6
Group sizeFour to six15 to 20, mini batches up to 6, or 1-on-1
StructureFixed tracks of 12-week coursesCourses chosen by goal; monthly billing
TeachersBased in the United StatesTeaching live online from India
SubjectsCoding, AI and AP CS prepCoding, AI and mathematics
Missed classRecording and slides providedDiscussed with the teacher; ask us in the first lesson

Families who often prefer a fixed track

Those who want the decisions made for them for several years, with the same small group moving together, and who value US-based teachers.

CodeWizardsHQ’s recorded classes and drop-in homework help also suit a child who likes to review at their own pace between sessions.

Families who often look elsewhere

Those with one clear goal this term, such as an AP exam, a Roblox game or catching up in maths, or who want coding and maths taught by one school.

Also families who want month-to-month flexibility, or a private teacher whose times move with the family calendar.

One difference deserves a plain word. CodeWizardsHQ states that every one of its instructors is based in the United States; our teachers are in India and teach US students live over video, with class times set in your local time zone. Some families care a great deal about this and some not at all. The only reliable test is a lesson: listen to how clearly the teacher explains, how quickly they spot a mistake in your child’s code, and whether your child leaves the class wanting to build something else. Group size is the other real difference. Four to six students in every class is a defining feature of CodeWizardsHQ, while our default batches are larger, with a mini batch or a private teacher available when a child needs closer attention.

Choosing

A placement walk-through: a 12-year-old with some Scratch

Our worked example of how a family might test both options for the same child, using each school’s published route.

  1. Check the starting course. CodeWizardsHQ’s middle school track begins with Intro to Programming with Python; its FAQ offers a placement exam for experienced students.
  2. Decide whether Scratch counts as experience. CodeWizardsHQ’s FAQ describes its Scratch course as structured and different from casual use, so a child may still start there or at Python.
  3. Book comparable trials. The first four CodeWizardsHQ sessions fall under its money-back guarantee; our first lesson is free. Test the same topic, Python, in both.
  4. Compare the hour, not the brochure. After each, ask your child what they built, how often they asked for help and whether they want to go back.
  5. Check the calendar fit. A 12-week course and a monthly plan suit different families; write down your term dates before deciding.

Ages 7 to 10

Both teach Scratch first. Compare how quickly each moves a child toward typed code.

Ages 11 to 13

Both start Python. Ask how projects are reviewed and how much time is spent coding live.

Ages 14 to 18

Both prepare Java for AP Computer Science A. Ask how close to the exam each course runs.

Where your child is

Four points at which families compare schools

Questions families often ask when weighing a structured track against other options.

Common decision points (ours)
MomentThe usual question
1. First enrollmentSmall fixed group or flexible format?
2. End of a courseContinue the track or switch topic?
3. A hard conceptKeep the group or add private lessons?
4. An exam yearBroad track or exam-focused course?

For parents

Switching between schools is easiest at the end of a course or level, when a child’s projects show exactly what they can do.

Bring that work to any trial lesson; it saves time on placement.

For students

Notice which class makes you want to keep coding afterwards. That is the one that is working.

Do not be shy about saying a class is too easy.

Our catalogue

Nine of our courses, grouped like a track

For a direct comparison with a level-based curriculum. Each runs live, in a group, a mini batch or privately.

I

Foundations

Younger children
II

Typed code

Middle school
III

Advanced

High school

How our lessons run

Our classes, described the same way

Weekdays or weekends, flexible: choose your batch, or for a very personalised plan choose 1-on-1 at your convenience, weekend mornings or weekdays.

Weekdays

Evening batches in Eastern to Pacific time.

Weekends

Morning batches for busy school weeks.

1-on-1

A slot that moves with your calendar.

Live teaching

A teacher in every class, never a video in place of one.

Goal-first

Pick the course that fits this term.

Three group sizes

Batch, mini batch or private.

Maths too

One school for coding and maths.

Teachers in India

Scheduled around US school days.

Month by month

Stop or switch at a month end.

Student work

Work by our students

Apps and games our learners built, a fair thing to compare with any school’s student showcase. More on student labs.

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Fees

Our fees

Ours are shown here in US dollars and billed monthly. We do not reproduce CodeWizardsHQ’s prices; its site lists them, along with its own payment options.

Free first class

USD 0

no card required

  • A free first lesson
  • Comparable to a first session
  • No card details
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Group batch

USD 100

a month, billed in US dollars

  • Fifteen to twenty learners
  • One regular teacher
  • Choose your batch
  • Monthly
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One to one

USD 150

a month, billed in US dollars

  • A teacher to yourself
  • Goal set with you
  • Flexible times
Enquire

What families say

Rated 4.9 across 547 Google reviews

Our parents’ Google reviews, reproduced exactly. CodeWizardsHQ publishes its own reviews on its site.

★★★★★

"The one step solution for my son. Modern Age Coders make learning coding so simple that kids love it. The teachers explain complex concepts clearly with practical exercises and interactive content."

Ria Mukherjee

Parent

★★★★★

"Modern Age Coders has been a game-changer for me. I struggled to grasp IT concepts and coding before joining, but their classes transformed everything. I can now confidently write complex programs with ease."

Samriddha Mondal

Student

★★★★★

"One of the most wonderful education centres out there. Education is not limited to school syllabus but focuses on skill development."

Vansh Agarwal

Student

★★★★★

"My child Dhairya is really enjoying the Modern Age Coders classes. This is his first online class and he eagerly looks forward to it. I can already see his improvement, and the teachers are very cooperative."

Sonam Oswal

Parent of Dhairya

★★★★★

"Modern Age Coders have wonderful teachers who teach in a clear, easy and practical way. The teacher boosts students' confidence and inspires them to learn without hesitation."

Sonu Goyal

Parent

★★★★★

"I highly recommend this computer coding class! The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about coding."

Ritu Kedia

Parent

Questions from families

CodeWizardsHQ and alternatives: common questions

What is CodeWizardsHQ?

A US online coding school for ages 7 to 18 that teaches live classes of four to six students in 12-week courses, grouped into Wizard Levels, according to its own website read on 17 October 2026.

How long is a CodeWizardsHQ course?

Its FAQs say each regular course is 12 weeks long with 55-minute sessions, and that a Wizard Level of four courses takes approximately one year. Accelerated versions run over six or three weeks.

Does CodeWizardsHQ offer a free trial?

Its site says it offers a money-back guarantee over the first four sessions instead of a free trial class, and that the guarantee does not apply to summer camps.

Are CodeWizardsHQ classes recorded?

Yes. Its site says all classes are recorded and the video and slides are made available after each session.

How is Modern Age Coders different?

We teach ages 6 to 67, in batches of 15 to 20, mini batches of up to 6 or 1-on-1, with monthly billing, teachers working live from India, and maths as well as coding. CodeWizardsHQ uses smaller fixed groups, US-based instructors and multi-course tracks.

Which is better for my child?

That depends on your child and your calendar, not on either school. A child who thrives in a small, steady group on a long track may prefer one; a child with a single goal or a moving schedule may prefer the other. Try both.

Can my child switch between the two?

Yes, families do. The easiest time is at the end of a course. Bring your child's recent projects so either school can place them quickly.

When are your classes?

Weekdays or weekends, flexible: choose your batch, or for a very personalised plan choose 1-on-1 at your convenience, weekend mornings or weekdays.

Is Modern Age Coders part of CodeWizardsHQ?

No. We are a separate, independent school. This page reports CodeWizardsHQ's published information and links to its site.

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