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We equip young minds for the age of AI

The online tech academy helping kids & teens create tomorrow's solutions through code, AI and creative thinking.

Ages 8 - 16

Weekly online lessons

Expert coaches

Five star rating Excellent on Google Google (160+ reviews)

Next Student Intake

February 17, 2025

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RocketHour will help your child get ahead in the language of our age

"RocketHour is a wonderful hands on learning experience for children who need these skills as a necessity and not a complement to get ahead in the drastically changing technology landscape we are in! Using the natural tendencies of children towards gaming, play and curiosity, they teach more than just coding - logic, maths, team work, and concepts that would lend themselves to any STEM discipline."

Lauren Lopes

Parent

"RocketHour has exceeded all my expectations in providing a course that makes learning enjoyable. Above all, the level of communication between the team and the learner is simply amazing. I would recommend RocketHour to any parent who wishes to give their child an early start to really understanding the technology and language of our age."

Ebrahim Nanabhay

Parent

Working with students from leading schools across South Africa

Curro Fish Hoek Kingsmead Constantia Waldorf St Davids Pinelands SACS Bishops WPPS British International DSK Reddam House Hilton College

AI is changing everything & schools are not prepared

AI is now outperforming experts on some of the toughest PhD level scientific challenges. The message is clear: intelligence is becoming a widely available tool, not a rare advantage. This is changing education. Simply teaching kids to excel at tests isn't enough to prepare them for a successful future. Parents need to think beyond grades—what skills will truly set their child apart in a world where knowledge alone isn't unique?

AI performance on PhD level Science questions

Human PhD level score (69.7%) 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2022 2023 2024 2025 GPT-3.5 GPT-4 Claude 3 Opus GPT-4o Claude 3.5 O1 O3

The GPQA (Google-Proof Q&A Benchmark) was developed in November 2023 to test the most advanced AI models on difficult PhD level science questions. Human PhD experts answering questions in their domain of expertise score 69.7% on average. As of January 2025 the benchmark has effectively been solved with the best AI model scoring 87.7%.

We foster resilience and agency through three core mindsets

Growth Mindset

Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth

Most kids hate making mistakes. They see errors as proof they're not good enough. We flip this on its head. At RocketHour, mistakes are fuel for learning. They're how you figure out what works.

This isn't just about staying positive when things go wrong. It's about fundamentally changing why you do things. Instead of trying to look smart, you try to get better. Instead of avoiding hard problems, you seek them out. That's when real learning happens.

Community Mindset

Create with purpose, build for others

School trains kids to chase grades in isolation. But there's deep joy in building things that serve others. When students create products their community actually wants, they discover something powerful: real value comes from understanding and serving others' needs.

We're also a community that learns together. Students share discoveries, test ideas, and push each other forward. You don't just build for the community – you grow within one. This natural back-and-forth of giving and receiving makes learning deeper and more meaningful.

Maker Mindset

Transform ideas into reality

We empower students to become active creators who take pride in their craft. By fostering agency and a commitment to quality, students learn to transform their ideas into tangible solutions.

This maker mindset shifts them from passive consumers to confident creators who can shape their world through purposeful innovation and a dedication to excellence in everything they build.

We foster creativity and impact through three core skillsets

Digital Creation

Master the tools of tomorrow

Computers are the most powerful tools humans have ever created. But most kids just use them to consume content. We teach students to harness their full creative power.

This means coding, yes. But it's bigger than that. It's about understanding how to combine technologies. How to use AI as a tool. How to turn vague ideas into working software. We teach the skills that turn consumers into creators.

Thinking Frameworks

Structure your problem-solving

Some ways of thinking are like superpowers. They let you break down complex problems. See patterns others miss. Design solutions that actually work.

We teach three: computational thinking to handle complexity, design thinking to build the right thing, and project thinking to get things done. These aren't just abstract ideas – they're practical tools our students use every day.

Communication & Impact

Share your vision with the world

Building something great isn't enough. You need to show people why it matters. Most technical education ignores this. We don't.

We teach students how to tell the story of their work. How to demo. How to write clearly. How to make videos that capture attention. Not for likes or followers, but to ensure good work reaches the people who need it.

The weekly 'RocketHour' is the heart of the academy

Student engaged in a RocketHour lesson

Online lesson of one hour per week

Learning Communities of 3 - 7 students

A role model tutor guides every Learning Community

Time for instruction, independent work and class discussions

We find the best minds studying tech to coach our Mindsets and Skillsets

People matter! We search for tutors who have both a passion and talent for teaching our unique curriculum. While our tutors are paid well, they join RocketHour because they love to teach, learn and play.

Skillset and Mindset development require Practice Weeks and Project Weeks

Student practicing RocketHour skills

Practice Period

Weeks 1 - 7

Mastering the RocketHour skills and mindsets takes deliberate practice. During practice weeks, students work through a 'curriculum' of progressive challenges that work towards technical proficiency.

Student working on their project

Project Period

Weeks 8 - 10

Integrating the RocketHour skills and mindsets into a coherent whole requires an opportunity for creativity. During project weeks, students apply everything they have learned to build something they are proud of.

Student sharing their project

Sharing & Feedback

After completing their final project, students get a focused session to share and celebrate each other's work. Projects are individually reviewed by their tutor and they receive a certificate and final report.

From the very first lesson, we are building a foundation to support years of growth

Real learning takes time! RocketHour works with four different learning tracks that will support your child's development over the long term. Our learning team will place your child in the track best suited to their experience and aptitude. Our academy supports learning over many years as your child progress through their allocated track.

Each track contains between 1 and 9 Checkpoint Periods (CP) that are each made up of 10 lessons.

RocketHour learning tracks overview

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All Packages Include

Weekly RocketHour lesson

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Weekly tutor feedback

Project reports & certificates

Dedicated, proactive Learning Support Team

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R1,350 /month

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R13,500 /month

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