Orange County's Premier STEM School

We provide significantly more value through our instructor-led classes (not just instructor-present), 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, STEM.org certified curriculum spanning 184 months, and hands-on experience with professional hardware like drones, 3D printers, and robotics kits. Our pricing reflects the quality of education your child receives.

Our Costa Mesa campus is a convenient drive for many Irvine and Newport Beach families. Unlike centers that mostly supervise self-paced work, iCode is instructor-led with a 6:1 student ratio, STEM.org certified curriculum, and hands-on hardware — robotics, drones, and 3D printers. Book a free trial and see why Orange County parents choose us as their STEM school.

If you want instructor-led classes (not just a supervised lab), a true 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, and STEM.org triple validation, iCode Orange County at our Costa Mesa campus is built for that. We serve families across OC — including Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and nearby cities — with progressive belt programs from ages 5 through high school.

Yes. Our campus is in Costa Mesa, and we welcome students from across Orange County — Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Tustin, and more. Many OC families make us their local iCode because of our curriculum, class sizes, and hands-on labs.

Learning to code is like learning to read - it's about understanding, not just production. AI can write music, but we still teach piano. AI can write novels, but we teach English. The same applies to computer science. Plus, we teach students how to work WITH AI - prompt engineering, building on large language models, and understanding the code that AI generates. These skills will be even more valuable in an AI-driven future.

Perfect! Most of our students start with zero coding experience. We have a belt assessment to place your child at exactly the right level, and our instructors are trained to meet students where they are. Our curriculum starts with visual block coding (like Scratch) before progressing to text-based languages.

We offer a trial class so your child can experience iCode before committing. Once enrolled, our refund policy depends on the program. Contact us to discuss specific circumstances - we want every student to have a great experience.

Yes! We understand schedules can be unpredictable. We work with families to schedule make-up sessions when students miss classes. Contact your instructor or our front desk to arrange a make-up class.

Each belt runs for 9 months (one school year), with 9 monthly sprints. Students progress through one sprint per month, building skills incrementally. The entire belt program offers 90 months of progressive STEM learning - that's over 10 years of curriculum!

Three key differences: (1) Instructor-LED classes where teachers actively guide students, not just monitor, (2) smaller 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention, and (3) hands-on hardware focus with robotics, drones, and 3D printers - not just screen time. Plus, we're the only program with triple STEM.org validation.

Absolutely! Our belt assessment ensures we place your child at the right level regardless of when they start. We also offer flexibility to catch up or join ongoing sprints depending on their experience level.

We have programs starting at age 5 (STEM Jr Belt) all the way through high school (Black Belt for ages 13+). The best time to start is now - we'll find the perfect fit for your child's age and experience level.

No! We provide everything - laptops, robotics kits, drones, 3D printers, and all materials. Students just need to bring their curiosity and creativity. This ensures everyone has access to the same professional-grade equipment.