The Computer Pioneers programme is a group of courses in Computing that enables learners to develop computing skills to play an active role in the digital world that surrounds them from an early age.
Subjects and Courses
All courses are mapped to the new National Computing
Curriculum in England
Entry at any level, suitable to their age and experience
Well structured with added flexibility to fit into school
class time or
conducted as after-school classes
Systematic development of programming skills
Courses taught and assessed in English
Computer Pioneers takes care of all term end assessments
Increased qualification portfolio – an
Internationally Accepted Certificate at the end of every academic year
Integration with other subjects to enhance learning across
the curriculum
Teachers trained and supported with comprehensive teacher
guides, an online record keeping system and resources
A web portal that encourages and facilitates further
learning
Programme Structure
For children aged 4 to 14, there are ten courses based on
the National Curriculum in England corresponding to Key Stages 1-3. For
children aged 14 to 16, there are three courses based on preparing
students for GCSE, IGCSE and O'Level assessment.
Computer Pioneers courses are designed to meet the differing needs as
children mature:
Workbook-based learning and practical activities to help
motivate learners
Interactive educational software exposes younger learners
to a range of subjects
Older children focus on more standard computer application
packages and languages
Computing activities/tasks or projects using latest
educational software, standard application programs/ languages, special
equipment and robotics
Contributes towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics) learning, to ensure that learners are digitally
literate and creative, to be active and responsible participants of the
digital world
Issues relating to digital safety addressed at all levels
Assessments
The Foundation year is assessed 100% by coursework
All other courses are assessed by 50% continuous coursework
and 50% paper-based tests
Key stage 4 assessments follow the same format of the
particular examination board
Qualifications
Students receive Certificates from Edexcel, UK, on
successful completion of each course year
Students who complete Years 8 and 9 have the knowledge and
skills to achieve the International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
qualification awarded by the ECDL Foundation
Holiday Programmes and Certificate Courses
Short courses with fun filled modules for learners of 4-14
years to be done during school vacations
Certificate courses in Robotics, Scratch, Digital Media
Publishing, Hardware Assembly and Networking, etc. for learners of 7-16
years
Venue / Location
Classes are conducted at following location(s)
Colombo District, Sri Lanka No 6, Rodney Street, Colombo 08
Large group classes (More than 20 people)
Classes are conducted in following languages
English
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