CodingChamp

Grades 8–12 · Live 1:1 online

Java Classes for Kids and Teens

Java is a widely used, strongly structured language, and the language of ICSE Computer Applications and ISC Computer Science. This course builds solid fundamentals and object-oriented programming, with plenty of practice problems.

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Grades

8–12

Duration

3 months

Topic

Programming

Format

Live 1:1 online

Who it's for

Is Java Programming right for your child?

  • Students in Class 8 to 12
  • ICSE and ISC students
  • Students considering AP Computer Science A

Before starting: Some programming experience (Scratch or Python) helps but isn't required.

A structured Java course covering programming fundamentals and object-oriented programming. It's especially useful for ICSE and ISC students, whose Computer Applications and Computer Science syllabi use Java, and for students considering AP Computer Science A.

What you'll need

  • A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection
  • A free Java development kit and editor (we help set it up)

Computational concepts covered

  • Sequence
  • Loops
  • Events (not covered)
  • Conditionals
  • Parallelism (not covered)
  • Operators
  • Data

Concepts from the Creative Computing framework (Harvard Graduate School of Education).

Java Programming course cover

Syllabus

What your child learns in Java Programming

  1. Module 1

    Java fundamentals

    • Data types, variables and operators
    • Input and output
    • Conditions and loops

  2. Module 2

    Methods and arrays

    • Writing and calling methods
    • Arrays and searching
    • String handling

  3. Module 3

    Object-oriented programming

    • Classes and objects
    • Constructors and encapsulation
    • Inheritance

  4. Module 4

    Problem solving

    • Exam-style and contest-style problems
    • Debugging and testing
    • A small project

Projects your child builds

  • Marks calculator
  • Number and pattern programs
  • Library management mini-system
  • A small game

By the end of the course

  • Writes structured Java programs
  • Uses classes, objects and arrays
  • Solves problems methodically

Level 6 of the CodingChamp learning path

Advanced Projects

A natural next step afterwards: C++ and Competitive Programming for Kids. Not sure where your child should start?

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$96

8 × 60-minute live 1:1 classes · $12 per class · standard $120

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FAQ

Java Programming classes: parents' questions

It covers the Java concepts those syllabi use and gives extra practice. CodingChamp is independent and not affiliated with CISCE.

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