10 Best Programming Schools in Moscow

School 21 is a unique project from Sberbank for talented people who do not have the financial means to get a good IT education. Here you can learn any programming language for free, take courses in development, cybersecurity and other specialties.There are no traditional lectures, assessments and teachers at the school, and you independently complete tasks, mastering theory without interrupting practice. You can study at any convenient time, as the institution is open 24/7. However, to become a part of the project, you will have to pass an entrance test and complete an intensive course of 26 days. At the same time, you should not count on more experienced students to help you, since the deadlines are quite tough and everyone will have a hard time.

KodKlass offers courses for children of all ages and interests. Here your child will be taught how to create games, websites and applications from scratch.You can evaluate the quality of training at a free trial lesson, where young programmers are already waiting for many interesting practical tasks. Lessons are conducted according to a special author's technique in a game format, thanks to which the material is better absorbed and progress will not have to wait long. According to the reviews, the teachers are passionate about their work and enthusiastically explain different topics. But there are problems with the organization: it can be problematic to get through to the centers, managers do not communicate very friendly, and if you want to return the money, you will have to be patient.

75% of learning at EasyUM is practice.Here you will work on real-life challenges faced by developers and create a personal portfolio project. A big plus of the school is an adaptive program that allows you to adjust learning for yourself. That is, if you already know what is taught in one of the modules, you can abandon it and learn only new information. At the same time, if you are a complete beginner, then many courses will fit perfectly - the program is just designed for the entry level and it will be quite easy to join the IT world. However, unfortunately, there were some complaints and there are complaints about regular rescheduling of classes and replacement of teachers, not all of whom are competent enough.

Classes at Avenue are built with lots of practice so you can quickly dive into the world of programming and experience firsthand what it's like to be a developer. The teachers here are practicing specialists who know all the nuances of the work and are always up to date with current events and new products. It will be very comfortable to study: the staff is polite and friendly, the classrooms are well equipped, plus there is even tea and cookies. Education is of high quality, and after graduation, graduates are helped with employment. However, not all courses are equally useful and well-developed, so you should first read the reviews.

With "Nordic IT School" in 3-4 months you will be able to master a popular IT specialty.The mentors here are practicing developers who combine work in large companies and teaching. Judging by the reviews, they are not only well versed in the topic, but they also know how to convey the material in a simple and accessible way so that even a beginner can understand it. The company regularly recruits for internships at the Skolkovo technopark and helps graduates with employment. When choosing, it is worth considering that the service is primarily aimed at adults and offers advanced courses to prepare for professional activities, but there are only two programs for children: "The Basics of Creating Games" and "Scratch".

This is an international programming school where you can learn any language: Java, Python, Unity, JavaScript, C#, etc., learn how to create a website, games, and even cartoons.Coddy offers more than 90 courses, including programs for beginners and advanced computer technology enthusiasts. Teachers explain complex topics in an accessible way and give interesting practical tasks so that the child quickly gets used to this area and can later enter a university and work in an IT company. In the reviews, parents praise the institution for the quality of the lessons, the result and the individual approach to each student. However, not all teachers are equally competent and can simply explain complex topics. They also complain about the organization and the lack of a well-thought-out long-term program.

Computer Academy "Step" is one of the largest networks of schools for professional computer education with branches around the world. Here you can get a full-fledged IT specialty and master different programming languages, become a Web developer, designer, etc. The institution has a “Small Academy” for children from 8 to 14 years old, as well as professional courses for teenagers from 15 years old and adults up to 55 years old, where everyone can learn a new profession and gain useful practical skills for working in the IT industry. In the reviews, students praise the teachers for the excellent organization of training and the interesting presentation of the material.

For 20 years, the Moscow School of Programmers has been conducting classes for children and teenagers from grades 2 to 11. The curriculum is very rich and is designed for 2-6 years. This is the best time to learn programming from scratch, immerse yourself in the IT field and work out many skills in practice. Everyone can attend additional courses of their choice, there are 82 in total, so there are plenty to choose from. During the training, each student will have the opportunity to prove himself not only in the classroom, but also in competitions, olympiads and internships, which are held regularly and allow you to monitor progress and identify progress. After mastering the program, a graduation certificate is issued. However, to get here, students in grades 2-5 must pass a test, and students in grades 6-10 must pass an exam.

The network of schools of robotics and programming "Pixel" is ideal for children and teenagers from 5 to 17 years old. Education is built taking into account the age characteristics, skills and wishes of the child. In the reviews, parents really praise the teachers who simply and clearly present the material, motivate and devote time to each student so that everyone gets the most complete knowledge. As such, there are no drawbacks, the only thing to consider is that there are no courses for preparing for professional activities, so after mastering the basic programs, you will have to find another institution if your child plans to become a programmer.

Elbrus Coding Bootcamp is the first and largest bootcamp programming school in Russia. In fact, this is an accelerated intensive that helps beginners quickly get used to the world of technology, gain professional skills and find a job. All training here will take 12 to 15 weeks. The emphasis is on practice, so you work on real projects and perform tasks of varying complexity. Judging by the reviews, the atmosphere is positive and working, there are many interesting lectures and additional activities such as communication with cool developers. However, getting into school is not easy, in addition to the fact that studying will cost a tidy sum, you will also have to pass entrance exams, which not everyone can cope with.

SkillFactory is an online school where you can learn how to work with data and IT products from scratch. Here you can take short-term and annual courses in more than 40 areas and master a sought-after specialty. As teachers, specialists with real experience in the IT industry are involved, who explain topics quite simply and systematically. The emphasis in training is on practical skills, so cool simulators, simulators, laboratories, hackathons and real projects are waiting for you. As a result, you will get a really useful experience and collect an excellent portfolio that will be useful for further employment. Judging by the reviews, this is one of the highest quality services for learning and no critical flaws were found.