FAQ
Empire Code Education is a Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) approved private school, with teachers holding MOE approvals
to teach in local and private schools.
Empire Code runs a stringent hiring and training program. Our team members are in-line with our culture through our core values: trustworthy, patient, communicative, adaptable, professional, and willing to share ideas. For more details, please refer to this link.
Empire Code runs a stringent hiring and training program. Our team members are in-line with our culture through our core values: trustworthy, patient, communicative, adaptable, professional, and willing to share ideas. For more details, please refer to this link.
Yes, we do organize exciting coding competitions once or twice a year. We collaborate with top Universities and Malaysia’s
Ministry of Education to conduct our yearly Minecraft and Roblox competitions. Students can also
join National & ASEAN competitions with the Empire Code Team. Details are periodically updated
on our
competitions page, or follow us on social media for more updates!
Will you be able to help my child apply for the Direct School Admission (DSA) program via coding or robotics?
Yes, please refer to the
Empire Code DSA Program and sign up for a free consultation for more details.
Age groups are indicated as a guideline. Enrollment of a child below the recommended age is permitted, based on his/her prior
coding experience. We recommend that you
book a trial with us so that an assessment can be provided prior to registering for a module.
We have many modules catered for absolute beginners. Feel free to email us at
hello@empirecode.co for a free consultation before enrolling in our advanced classes. Or
sign up for a
trial class today.
Depending on the module your child is taking, online classes can be made available.
We can customise the workshop according to your company’s requirements. Do
whatsapp/call on 8145-5004 for a further discussion.
No, we don’t provide private lessons for individuals, but we are able to conduct private lessons for a minimum group of 4.
Please Whatsapp us at
8145-5004 for further discussion.
Our classes are based on individualised learning-this means that students learn at their own pace and progress according
to their abilities. Each coding module is a structured program with pre-determined projects and
milestones to accomplish. Our Trainers are trained to manage the differing learning pace of each
student in the class.
All class bookings are through Whatsapp. Please Whatsapp us at
8145-5004 to book a slot. Please let us know the student’s name, campus location, date, time
and duration of the slot. Credits are deducted according to the duration of the slot that you
are booked in.
We do not provide feedback after every lesson. If you would like to know the framework for our modules, or feedback about
your child’s progress, please let us know through Whatsapp and give us 2-3 working days to give
you an update.
The trainer-to-student ratio is 1 to 6 for weekly classes. For camps, it will be 1 to 8.
Is it a requirement for students to start a module from the beginning, especially when they have prior coding experience?
We will gauge your child’s coding knowledge through our
trial class and recommend a suitable level to continue his/her computer science journey with
us. This is made possible with our individualised learning methodology.
We do not require a minimum number of students to start a class.
Yes, do let us know the student’s name, campus location, the day of the week, time, and duration of the slot.
My child has just finished a module and would like to continue. What would the learning progression be for my child?
We will take into consideration your child’s interest and coding proficiency before recommending the next course for your
child to progress to.
Both learning tracks are taken from the same curriculum, though we do have selected modules that are only available during
the holiday camps. Our holiday camps are usually 10 hours to give your child a flavour of the
module.
We have plenty of options and we recommend that you speak to one of our friendly trainers or sign up for a
one-hour trial. During the trial, our highly experienced trainers will assess your child’s
coding knowledge and recommend suitable courses.
We do not hold classes on public holidays unless otherwise specified.
Yes, we will send you an e-certificate upon the completion of each module. Please give us 4-5 working days to send you an
e-certificate through your email.
We do not have fixed time slots, hence students are booked in for a class depending on the centre and student’s availability.
We operate on a flexible timing basis to cater to our students’ schedules. You will just need
to book a class slot with us through Whatsapp.
It depends on our availability during the day itself. Please make a booking at least 24 hours in advance to confirm your
slot.
Yes, we have coding birthday parties, coding escape rooms and pop-up workshops. Follow our social media for more updates! You can also request an event through Whatsapp at 8145-5004 .
Parents are strictly not allowed in the classroom as it distracts other students. If you would like feedback on your child’s
progress, do let us know and we will get back to you within 2-3 working days through Whatsapp.
Please refer to our
Terms and Conditions for more details.
Yes, the credit package validity starts from their purchase date.
Please submit a Medical Certificate if your child is sick, and we can defer the camp to the next holiday.
Please drop your child off 5 minutes before the class commences and pick your child up on time. If you pick your child up
late after working hours, 1 credit will be deducted for every 15 minutes.
While we understand that plans can change, class cancellations have to be made at least 24 hours in advance for us to offer
students on waitlist to take over the slot. Our system automatically deducts credits for ALL
bookings. For sick leave, if your child has been booked in for class, and you have cancelled
the class less than 24 hours before class starts, this is still regarded as a late cancellation
and credits will be deducted accordingly. Please submit a Medical Certificate if you would like
the deducted credit to be reinstated.
We accept Cash, GrabPay as well as Bank/PayNow transfers.
Yes and it depends on the course that your child has registered for. We would require the necessary programs downloaded in
advance on your child’s device. Please refer to this
link for the programs required.
It depends on the module that your child is enrolled in. We will create and provide logins for all programs except for (1)
Thunkable Mobile Apps which requires a gmail account and (2) Roblox Studio which uses the same
login as your child’s Roblox account.
Please bring a computer mouse for programs which require a laptop, a water bottle and a sweater/cardigan. All other materials
(including robotics sets) will be provided by us during class. We do have a water dispenser for
students in the centre as well.