Find Your AI & Robotics Path
No experience required! Join any month in the Engineering or Media stream, with hands-on weekend sessions in Lephalale and transform from curious beginner to confident creator.
Engineering Curriculum Levels
Move up a level when you pass its checkpoint. Prefer images, video and 3D? See the Media stream.
Level 1: Foundations
Python, GitHub, AI tools and circuits in a browser simulator. No prior experience needed.
Grades 8-11 • weekend sessions
What students gain:
- ✓ Hands-on project experience
- ✓ Real-world skills
- ✓ Confidence building
- ✓ Portfolio development
Level 2: Electronics & Microcontrollers
Wire and program sensors and outputs on a real board, with Wi-Fi and a Raspberry Pi on Mid and High.
Grades 8-11 • weekend sessions
What students gain:
- ✓ Hands-on project experience
- ✓ Real-world skills
- ✓ Confidence building
- ✓ Portfolio development
Level 3: AI & Connected Systems
Train AI models, call AI from your own code and connect it to hardware. High students build a self-driving robot.
Grades 8-11 • weekend sessions
What students gain:
- ✓ Hands-on project experience
- ✓ Real-world skills
- ✓ Confidence building
- ✓ Portfolio development
Level 4: Final Project
Design, build and present a project of your own at the termly demo day.
Grades 8-11 • weekend sessions
What students gain:
- ✓ Hands-on project experience
- ✓ Real-world skills
- ✓ Confidence building
- ✓ Portfolio development
Programme Fees
Two streams, one monthly fee
Join any month. Paid monthly, no fixed end date; students move up a level when they pass its checkpoint.
Engineering Base
US$29 / month
- ✓Coding, AI and Arduino basics
- ✓Shared AI tools
- ✓Parents buy an Arduino Uno starter kit (about R800)
Engineering Mid
US$85 / month
- ✓Coding, AI and IoT
- ✓Kit included: ESP32, Raspberry Pi, breadboard, wires and sensors
- ✓Up to R300 in final-project parts
Engineering High
US$143 / month
- ✓Coding, AI, IoT and full robotics
- ✓Mid kit plus an Arduino Mega kit and robotics pack
- ✓Up to R500 in final-project parts
Media
US$143 / month
- ✓Coding, AI images and video, motion graphics and Blender 3D
- ✓Image and video generation tools with a monthly budget
- ✓No kit needed; a stronger laptop is required
Every tier includes:
- ✓Supervised weekend sessions with mixed-level classes
- ✓Software and learning resources
- ✓Progress updates for parents
- ✓A portfolio of real projects
Every student needs their own laptop
Engineering: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+ or Linux; Core i3 8th gen, Ryzen 3 or Apple M1; 8 GB memory; SSD; webcam; USB port.
Media: Windows 10/11, an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer) or Linux; 4-core Core i5 8th gen, Ryzen 5 or M1; 16 GB memory; 100 GB free SSD; Full HD screen; three-button mouse.
No Chromebooks, tablets or Windows in S mode. Students must be able to install software.
One month's notice to leave.
No payment is taken online. We share payment details once your application is accepted.
Ready to Transform Your Teen's Future?
Applications are open for Grades 8-11 learners. Join any month.
Why Parents Choose Bespoke Academy?
Age-Appropriate
Designed for teens
Hands-On
Real hardware every week
Parent Updates
Regular progress updates
Portfolio Ready
Real project experience
Questions about our program?