Compare Code School Finland vs CodeMonkey

Yao-Jin Choong, Senior Head: Teaching & Learning: We've had a great experience so far with Code School Finland! For a school looking to implement coding across KS1-3, but with no teachers trained to teach the subject, CSF has provided the necessary training and materials to get us started, with progression clearly built in. Our trainers and consultants, Sirkku, Jussi and Kaisu, have been friendly and most accommodating. They understand the unpredictable environment in schools, and are on hand to support with onboarding when we have changes in staff deployment. Should we have any questions, they are also quick to respond. We are just 6 weeks into our first year teaching CSF's brand of coding, but have already received some positive feedback from teachers, parents and students! One suggestion I would like to put forward, is to perhaps have more consistency in the format of each module. For instance, it would be very helpful for teachers' planning if each module has a list of learning outcomes provided that teachers can use to assess progress, like a syllabus document.

Ariadna Guzmán, Trainer: Is a pleasant experience. I love the materials and resources. You made feel confident in a subject I would have never considered.

Neil O'Toole, Learning Designer: Code School Finland is a well-designed curriculum from age 8 to 16, that allows educators to integrate coding, robotics and AI into their daily learning engagements. The resources are methodical and well-explained and focus on the thinking behind the above areas, thinking which is transferable to other subject areas.

Meghan, Technology Leader: Not only is CodeMonkey a great product, they are always looking for ways to improve and build upon their current modules to offer more than just coding. Their customer service is EXCELLENT and I have always received a quick and caring response.

Lynn, Computer Science Teacher: Six years in, CodeMonkey remains an important part of our curriculum. The teacher resources are fantastic. Whether you're experienced or just starting your coding journey alongside your students, it provides all the support you need. CodeMonkey's is flexible. You can lead the class whole group to introduce new concepts, and you can also let students progress independently, building critical thinking and problem-solving organically, as they solve challenges at their own pace. This independent approach is perfect for new students each year – they start fresh while returning students pick up where they left off making differentiation a breeze. Overall, CodeMonkey makes coding accessible and engaging for all ages.

Kasie, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Coordinator: If you need a program that will engage and grow students, and that is an easy lift for a teacher, than I would fully recommend Code Monkey.