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Code in Python

ONLINE TUTORING

Learn Python, the language of Instagram, YouTube, and Google’s search engine!
Widely used by programmers, designers and game developers, Python has rapidly become one of the most popular programming languages.

What makes tutoring particular at TechSpark is the personalized and adapted approach to this course. We offer this course at a number of different levels in order to adapt to each student’s knowledge and skill. Both beginners and already experienced coders are welcome! With tutoring, students get to learn in a comfortable environment with an adapted pace. Instructors will tailor the course content to teach according to the capabilities or prior knowledge of the student.

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If you prefer having peer to peer interaction, you can sign up for this course in two alternative formats: online class or in-person camp in Switzerland

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Good to know
  • Python courses are a great opportunity for IB students to prepare for AP Computer Science
  • Python is a great way to prepare for university education whether you are
    interested in computer science, engineering, life sciences or even business or the arts. Why? As Bocconi University’s rector Gianmario Verona put it, “Python grants citizenship in the data-driven economy!”.
Prerequisites

Juniors & Teens Beginner
Age: +10
Previous experience: None, however students
should be comfortable with computers
Minimum recommended learning hours: 10 hours


Teen Advanced
Age: +13
Previous experience: required in coding
Minimum recommended learning hours: 15 hours

  • A personal laptop and USB key is required
  • Completion of a ‘’course familiarity form” allowing instructors to gage the level of the class and fine-tune the planned teaching. (Please note that this is not a test, but rather a way to understand what course content students may already be familiar with)
What students learn

Depending on prior knowledge, students will learn
either basic or more advanced programming
concepts in Python and will become familiar with
the most taught and used programming language!

What students create
Their own project: a playable video game, program or a simple app
What to expect

A typical day in class – involves games, exercises,
quizzes, framework designs and more!


Learning Management System (LMS) – Together
with your instructor, you will be accessing course
materials on our “Learn Dash” educational course
platform. This platform will give you access to all
your course materials, from exercises to evaluations
and more

More about Python

Python is a powerful and fast programming
language. It is open-source, plays well with others and runs everywhere. Python is friendly and easy to pick up whether the student is a first-time programmer or experienced with other languages.

To learn more about Python visit their website.

Meet the experts who developed this course
Herman Galioulline
Hermann is completing his MSc in Neural Systems and Computation at ETHZ. He has a keen interest in how the brain performs computation, and how we can translate insights about neural systems into usable technologies. He previously completed a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology with Grade 8/10 (Cum Laude) and was selected as a representative for the Netherlands in the Huawei “Seeds for the Future” program, giving him the opportunity to visit their offices in Shenzhen and Beijing. Herman confided that teaching is the job he has enjoyed the most, and has been an instructor at TechSpark Academy since our opening in Zürich in October 2017.

Julien Malka
Julien is a third year BSc student in Communication Systems at EPFL with a passion for education. He is a teaching assistant at EPFL and is active in the EPFL science outreach program, teaching middle and high school students. Julien also assisted with teaching the MBA digital module at IMD. Julien officiates as vice president for the Blockchain Student Association and has taught with TechSpark Academy since spring 2018.

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CONTACT

TechSpark Academy Sàrl (LLC)

Lausanne office

Chemin des Ramiers 8,

1009 Pully, Switzerland

+ 41 79 697 13 00

marta@techsparkacademy.ch

TechSpark Academy Sàrl (LLC)

Zürich office

1 Wiesenstrasse

8700 Küsnacht, Switzerland

+41 76 736 90 09

kate@techsparkacademy.ch

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