--- title: "AI and Python Classes for Girls in the UK | Live" description: "AI and Python classes for girls in the UK, taught live in mixed groups placed by ability, with real projects and a steady teacher. From age 6, first class free." canonical: https://learn.modernagecoders.com/ai-and-python-academy-for-girls-uk source: src/pages/ai-and-python-academy-for-girls-uk.html --- > AI and Python classes for girls in the UK, taught live in mixed groups placed by ability, with real projects and a steady teacher. From age 6, first class free. In short The Curriculum and Assessment Review's final report, published in November 2025, found that take-up of GCSE Computer Science was 20% among boys but 6% among girls, and pointed to gender stereotyping of computing careers and to school factors such as pedagogy and resources. The National Centre for Computing Education reports that girls made up 22.6% of GCSE Computer Science entries in 2025, and that 35.7% of girls achieved the top grades compared with 27.8% of boys. In the workforce, DSIT found only 17% of the cyber security workforce was female, against 48% of the UK workforce. Modern Age Coders teaches Python and AI live and online to UK learners, girls included, in mixed groups of five to ten placed by ability, or one to one, with the same teacher each week and real projects. We do not run girls-only classes and do not teach girls differently. The first class is free; afterwards a group place is USD 100 a month and one-to-one lessons USD 150 a month. Start here ## Three places to start Python for teenagers, AI and machine learning, and Python with AI for younger learners. Each card opens the full syllabus. [![Python for Teens course thumbnail](/images/python-teens.webp) AGU / 01 Python for Teens A complete route through Python for ages 13 to 18, to the point of building real programs. Open the syllabus →](/courses/python-complete-masterclass-teens)[![AI and Machine Learning for Teens course thumbnail](/images/ai-ml-teens.webp) AGU / 02 AI and Machine Learning for Teens From Python to models that learn from data, with school maths enough to start. Open the syllabus →](/courses/ai-ml-masterclass-teens)[![Python and AI for Kids course thumbnail](/images/python-kids.webp) AGU / 03 Python and AI for Kids A first step into Python and AI ideas for ages 9 to 12. Open the syllabus →](/courses/python-ai-kids-masterclass) Who takes computing ## Six per cent of girls take GCSE Computer Science From the Curriculum and Assessment Review's final report, published in November 2025, and Ofqual's provisional entries for summer 2026. | Measure | Figure | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | GCSE Computer Science take-up, boys | 20% | Curriculum and Assessment Review | | GCSE Computer Science take-up, girls | 6% | Curriculum and Assessment Review | | GCSE Computer Science entries overall | Plateaued at 12-13% of students | Curriculum and Assessment Review | | Girls' share of GCSE Computer Science entries | 21.1% in 2023, 21.9% in 2024, 22.6% in 2025 | National Centre for Computing Education | | GCSE computing entries, provisional | 89,610 in 2025, 83,330 in 2026, down 7.0% | Ofqual | ### What the review found The review says "take-up of Computing has declined among girls", and names "a range of factors", including "gender stereotyping of computing and related careers" and school factors "such as pedagogy and resources". It also considered evidence that the GCSE "is perceived to be less relevant to girls", and recommended a broader GCSE in Computing, partly to engage a wider range of students. Our page on [the new Computing GCSE](/new-computing-gcse-explained) covers that change. ### The 2026 picture Ofqual's provisional entries for summer 2026 show GCSE computing falling 7.0%, the largest percentage fall of the 15 EBacc subjects. Ofqual does not split those provisional figures by sex, so we do not guess how girls fared. Either way, the subject is not gaining students, and girls remain a small minority of those who sit it. Sources, read 21 September 2026: [Curriculum and Assessment Review: Final Report](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report), November 2025; [National Centre for Computing Education, Exam results 2025](https://teachcomputing.org/blog/gcse-results-2025); [Ofqual, Provisional entries for summer 2026](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/provisional-entries-for-gcse-as-and-a-level-summer-2026-exam-series/provisional-entries-for-gcse-as-and-a-level-summer-2026-exam-series), 9 June 2026. Figures cover England. How girls do ## The girls who take it do well Results tell a different story from uptake. Two findings sit side by side, and both matter. | Finding | Figure | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Students achieving the top grades, 2025 | 29.6% | National Centre for Computing Education | | Girls achieving the top grades, 2025 | 35.7% | National Centre for Computing Education | | Boys achieving the top grades, 2025 | 27.8% | National Centre for Computing Education | | Average grade in Computer Science against a student's other subjects | 0.72 of a grade lower | Curriculum and Assessment Review, pre-pandemic data | | The same measure for girls | 1.11 of a grade lower | Curriculum and Assessment Review, pre-pandemic data | ### Top grades In 2025, a larger share of girls than boys earned the highest GCSE Computer Science grades: 35.7% against 27.8%, with the gap narrowing according to the NCCE. Among those who choose the subject, girls are not behind. Many of them are ahead. ### A harder subject for everyone The review also found that students generally score lower in Computer Science than in their other subjects, by 0.72 of a grade on average and by 1.11 for girls, using pre-pandemic data. That is a statement about how the subject is graded and taught, not about ability. For a student deciding at 13 or 14, it means Computer Science can feel harder than it is worth. Steady practice before the GCSE makes that first year far less of a shock. We read these figures as an argument about starting and persisting, not about girls needing a different kind of teaching. We teach every learner the same way: clear explanations, real projects and a teacher who reads the code. Keeping going ## What helps a learner keep going If the gap is in who starts and who continues, the useful question for a parent is what makes a learner continue. These are our teaching choices, not claims about girls. | We do | We do not | | --- | --- | | Place every learner by ability, in mixed groups of five to ten | Run girls-only or boys-only classes | | Keep the same teacher every week | Rotate teachers so no one knows the learner | | Build projects a learner chooses and can show | Set exercises that never become anything | | Explain every idea until it is understood | Assume some learners are naturally suited to code | | Offer one-to-one lessons for anyone who prefers them | Teach girls with a different method or pace by default | ### Projects worth finishing A quiz for a younger sibling, a chart of a football season, an image classifier, an animated story. Finishing things is what keeps anyone going. ### The same teacher A teacher who remembers last week's bug and this week's idea is the simplest reason learners come back. ### Evidence of progress Work kept in the learner's own portfolio, so progress is visible to her, to parents and later to a school or employer. ### Where the careers are DSIT's 2025 cyber skills research found "Only 17% of the cyber security workforce was female compared to 30% of the digital workforce and 48% of the UK workforce." Our pages on [cyber security for teens](/cyber-security-course-for-teens-uk) and [data science](/data-science-course-uk) show two of the many routes Python opens. ### Competitions and communities The NCSC's CyberFirst Girls competition is covered on our [CyberFirst Girls page](/cyberfirst-girls-competition-preparation), and girls interested in maths competitions can look at the [Mathematical Olympiad for Girls](/mathematical-olympiad-for-girls-preparation). Those are community routes run by others. Our own classes stay mixed. Source for the workforce figure: [DSIT, Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2025](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2025/cyber-security-skills-in-the-uk-labour-market-2025). How classes run ## Python and AI, taught live, one step at a time The route depends on age and starting point. The free first class settles where to begin. | Learner | A sensible route | | --- | --- | | Ages 6 to 12, new to code | Scratch or Coding for Kids, then Python and AI for Kids from age 9 | | Ages 13 to 18, new to code | Python for Teens from the first line | | Teenagers who already code | AI and Machine Learning, or Data Science for Teens | | Girls choosing GCSE options | A term of Python before Year 9 options, to test the subject properly | | Creative teenagers | Creative coding and animation alongside Python | For families weighing the GCSE decision, our page on [choosing GCSE Computer Science in Year 9](/choosing-gcse-computer-science-year-9-options) explains why the real decision often comes earlier than the options form. Whatever route a learner takes, we never work on coursework, NEA or anything submitted for assessment. Stages ## Four stages in Python and AI Every learner starts where her current skills place her. | Stage | What should be true | | --- | --- | | 1. First programs | Short Python programs written, run and fixed without help | | 2. Useful programs | Programs that solve a real problem with lists, loops and functions | | 3. Working with data | Real data loaded, cleaned and charted | | 4. A model that learns | A simple machine learning model trained, tested and explained | ### Stage two is the turning point When a program does something she actually wanted, coding stops being homework. The full sequence of topics is on the [coding roadmap](/coding-roadmap). ### Stage four is within reach Machine learning builds on stages one to three, not on special talent. With steady weekly lessons, it is a realistic goal for a teenager. The catalogue ## Nine courses in Python and AI By age and interest. The free class decides the starting point. I ### First steps Younger learners AGU / ONE / 01 #### Scratch Programming Block coding for ages 6 to 12. [Open the syllabus](/courses/scratch-programming-complete-course) AGU / ONE / 02 #### Python and AI for Kids Python and AI ideas for ages 9 to 12. [Open the syllabus](/courses/python-ai-kids-masterclass) AGU / ONE / 03 #### Coding for Kids Scratch to games, apps and AI, ages 6 to 12. [Open the syllabus](/courses/kids-coding-blocks-masterclass)II ### Python and AI Teenagers AGU / TWO / 01 #### Python for Teens The complete route through Python. [Open the syllabus](/courses/python-complete-masterclass-teens) AGU / TWO / 02 #### AI and Machine Learning for Teens Python to real models. [Open the syllabus](/courses/ai-ml-masterclass-teens) AGU / TWO / 03 #### Data Science for Teens Real data, pandas and charts. [Open the syllabus](/courses/data-science-course-for-teens-python-data)III ### Further routes Where Python leads AGU / THREE / 01 #### Cybersecurity for Teens Defensive security, no coding needed to start. [Open the syllabus](/courses/cybersecurity-course-for-teens-ethical-defensive) AGU / THREE / 02 #### Creative Coding and Animation Art and animation made with code, ages 13 and up. [Open the syllabus](/courses/creative-coding-animation-mastery) AGU / THREE / 03 #### GCSE Computer Science The exam subject, taught properly. [Open the syllabus](/courses/gcse-computer-science-course) How lessons run ## Live lessons after school Teachers work from India, which keeps the same clock all year, so the UK is four and a half hours behind in British Summer Time and five and a half hours behind in winter. After-school and weekend slots in UK time are straightforward. After school An early-evening weekday slot. Saturday A longer session for projects. Sunday For busy Saturdays. ### A free first class We find out what she knows and what she would like to build. ### Mixed groups Five to ten learners of similar level, placed by ability. ### One to one For anyone who prefers to learn privately. ### The same teacher One teacher each week, who knows the learner and her projects. ### A portfolio Finished projects kept in her own account. ### Parents welcome to ask Parents can message the team with questions about progress. Student work ## Projects built by our students Four projects our students finished. More, from every age group, are collected in [student labs](/student-labs). ![NutriLife AI nutrition coach project screenshot](/images/projects/nutrilife.webp) AI and ML #### NutriLife An AI nutrition coach that reads what you eat and works you toward a target. by Bhavya · [Open it](https://nutrilife-bhavya.lovable.app) ![Misti AI chatbot for maths and coding screenshot](/images/projects/misti.webp) AI and ML #### Misti A chatbot that answers mathematics and programming questions, built and deployed by a student. by Harshit · [Open it](https://misti.modernagecoders.com) ![GuardianX AI internet safety assistant screenshot](/images/projects/guardianx.webp) AI and ML #### GuardianX An assistant that helps a young person recognise unsafe situations online. by Vivaan · [Open it](https://guardianx-cybersaver.lovable.app) ![SkyCast weather forecast application screenshot](/images/projects/skycast.webp) Web app #### SkyCast A weather forecasting site with live conditions for any location. by Krish Fees ## Fees A monthly fee in US dollars, identical for every learner outside India, with no joining fee and no commitment past the current month. Free first class USD 0 no card required - A look at what she already knows - A route suggested for her age and level - No payment details needed Book it Group batch USD 100 a month, billed in US dollars - Five to ten learners at one level, mixed - The same teacher each week - Projects she chooses - Stop at the end of any month Start here One to one USD 150 a month, billed in US dollars - A teacher for one learner - A pace set by her - Suits anyone who prefers private lessons Enquire What families say ## Rated 4.9 across 547 Google reviews Google reviews from students and parents, as they wrote them. ★★★★★ "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 girls and parents ## What families ask ### Are your classes girls-only? No. Classes are mixed and placed by ability, in groups of five to ten. One-to-one lessons are available for anyone who prefers them. ### Do you teach girls differently? No. Every learner is taught the same way: clear explanations, real projects and a teacher who reads the code. We place by ability, not by gender. ### How many girls take GCSE Computer Science? The Curriculum and Assessment Review found take-up of 6% among girls against 20% among boys. The NCCE puts girls at 22.6% of entries in 2025. ### Do girls do well in computer science? Those who take it do: in 2025, 35.7% of girls achieved the top GCSE grades against 27.8% of boys, according to the NCCE. ### Why do so few girls choose computing? The review points to factors including stereotyping of computing careers, and school factors such as how the subject is taught and resourced. It also considered evidence that the GCSE is perceived as less relevant to girls. ### What age can she start? From 6, with Scratch or Coding for Kids. Python and AI for Kids suits ages 9 to 12, and teenagers start with Python for Teens. ### Should she take GCSE Computer Science? That is her decision, but a term of Python before options gives her real evidence of whether she enjoys it. Our Year 9 options page explains the timing. ### Do you help with coursework? No. We never work on coursework, NEA or anything submitted for assessment. ### How much are the classes? Her first class costs nothing. Afterwards, a place in a mixed group is USD 100 a month and one-to-one lessons are USD 150 a month, and there is no charge for joining. ### What times suit a school week? An early-evening weekday slot or a weekend session, fixed in UK time at the first class. Our teachers work four and a half hours ahead of British Summer Time and five and a half ahead in winter. Elsewhere on this site ## Related pages Choices, competitions and where Python leads. ### [Choosing GCSE Computer Science in Year 9](/choosing-gcse-computer-science-year-9-options) Why the real decision comes early. ### [CyberFirst Girls competition](/cyberfirst-girls-competition-preparation) The NCSC competition for girls. ### [The new Computing GCSE](/new-computing-gcse-explained) The broader GCSE the review recommended. ### [AI classes for kids](/ai-classes-for-kids-uk) Where younger learners start. ### [Python classes online](/best-python-classes-online-uk) How we teach Python. ### [Coding classes in the UK](/coding-classes-in-united-kingdom) All our UK pages. Start here ## Book a free first class Leave a number and we will call at a UK time that suits you. Tell us her age and what she enjoys; the class checks her level and ends with a first project idea. Reading first? See [how we teach](/how-we-teach), the [list of courses](/courses), and [projects our students have finished](/student-labs). [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/919123366161?text=Hello%20Modern%20Age%20Coders%2C%20my%20daughter%20would%20like%20a%20free%20first%20Python%20and%20AI%20class%20in%20the%20UK.) · [+91 91233 66161](tel:+919123366161) · [contact@modernagecoders.com](mailto:contact@modernagecoders.com) WhatsApp from a UK phone is the quickest way to reach us. 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