Serious skills disguised as play

Is your child ready for the future? We bridge the gap between fun and technology so that learning becomes effortless.

CodeUp.

Why CodeUp Tokyo

The world is changing faster than school can keep up

Technology is transforming the world at an accelerating pace. So how do we approach education when we don’t know what the world will look like in ten years? The truth is, unless you’re actively preparing your children for the future, they risk being left behind without basic technological skills.

Working with technology is no longer a specialization or a nice-to-have. It’s a basic literacy, one that has to be woven through a child’s entire education. The problem is that most schools are behind the curve, and the rest are barely keeping up. That’s why we created CodeUp Tokyo.

We don’t just run the same lesson plans year after year. We’re always evaluating new technologies and teaching methods, so our students get the most future-focused computer science foundation possible.

Typing & computer basics

Confident keyboard skills and everyday digital fluency, the foundation everything else builds on.

Robotics

Bring code into the physical world by building and programming real robots.

Programming

From first blocks to real languages, the craft of telling computers exactly what to do.

Digital Art

Illustration, design, and animation with the tools today’s creators actually use.

Music Production

Compose, record, and produce original tracks on professional software.

AI

Understand and build with the technology reshaping every field.

Data Science

Turn raw numbers into insight, and learn to think in evidence.

Something else?

Have something in mind that isn’t on the list? Feel free to ask.Contact us →

Online class

Your child joins live from anywhere. (Some hands-on activities aren’t available online.)

¥7,000 / 50-minute class

At-home tutoring

We teach your child at your home, or another location you arrange. Currently limited to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

¥9,000 / hour (+¥2,000 travel fee outside Shinagawa)

Shinagawa classroomComing soon

A dedicated CodeUp Tokyo classroom in Shinagawa.

Join the waitlist

I’m Zach. I’m originally from America, and I studied Computer Science at the University of North Carolina, a top 5 public university in the US, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Alongside more than 10 years working for American software companies, I have a passion for teaching computer programming. I’ve mentored many students over the years from complete beginners to working professionals.

I’m confident that together we can introduce your child to new skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Let’s build a lifelong interest that enables each student to take control of their future.

Zach Jones, founder of CodeUp Tokyo — Zach Jones · Founder

Do you offer group classes?

The online and at-home classes are both private individual lessons. We may offer a group class in the future online or when our Shinagawa location is open.

Does my child need any experience?

Not at all. Most students start from zero, and each session is tailored to each student’s experience, interests, and aptitude.

Does my child need to have English proficiency?

Not at all. Logical thinking, creativity, and programming are all areas that transcend any particular language. We teach in an English context because that is the default language for global technology. Our instructors have Japanese proficiency and modern translation tools ready to support students no matter what language they are most comfortable with.

What ages can you teach?

We teach anywhere from 6 years old to university students.

Ready to take the next step?

Book a free trial class, or join the waitlist for the Shinagawa classroom.

Book a free trial