If your child’s future involves programming, robotics, technology, engineering, chess, or youth leadership, Innovate Technology and Robotics Academy can provide a strong foundation in object-oriented programming, mechanical engineering, teamwork, and critical thinking. These skills, combined with a STEM and youth leadership background, will prepare them for success in the workforce of tomorrow.

At Innovate Technology and Robotics Academy, we aim to inspire students to participate in robotics competitions, pursue certification pathways, and build a deep understanding of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts, along with other youth development subjects.

No. All sets are provided for the students by Innovate Technology and Robotics Academy and they are used as tools in our STEM programs. However, students are expected to exercise care and responsibility when handling all equipment and return them at the end of each session.

We encourage students to Bring Your Own Device (laptops only) for coding programs, however you may rent one at ITRA for classroom use during the sessions.

No, the academy does not focus on building robots alone or playing with Lego bricks. We do build, however, programming, testing, theory and understanding are some of the essential components of a complete STEM education.

Anyone from Grade 2 to Grade 10 who loves robotics, technology and has a love for learning new things is welcome to join the academy programs. We also have coding programs for kids and teens who love to code.  Occasional workshops are available for students who would like a shorter course. We also offer personal coaching for VCE Computing students.

No, your child will receive the appropriate coaching during the sessions and will catch up once he or she attends the academy program regularly. What we do want, however, is students who are interested in the subjects we offer and display a positive attitude towards life long learning and technology. Good core values and a respect for others is essential to be part of Innovate Academy. Remember that you can make a difference in class with a great attitude.

Our academy has ample robots for the students to carry our their missions. However, Innovate Academy places a huge emphasis on team work and the sharing of ideas. The students at our academy work in teams of 2 to 4 (or a little more if they are preparing for a competition).

Robotics is 90 minutes per session.

Coding and game development is 60 minutes per session.

Chess is 60 minutes per session.

We do have trial sessions from time to time. Please visit the page of the program you are interested in to find out more and register.

We have limited time to organize make up sessions so we do need advanced notice of an absence as soon as possible. Make up sessions are usually before the usual session and done as a combination of a longer class with a short break in between.

All payments have to be made in full before the first lesson of each term. All payment has to be made online. Subsequent renewals can also be done online at the relevant academy web page. Places at each program are on a first come, first served basis.

No, there are no registration fees. Each after school program runs for 8 weeks and the fees are standard per child, per term.