THE introduction of coding enrichment classes for all upper primary pupils next year in Singapore will facilitate their coming of age in the digital economy.

SINGAPORE — All upper primary students (Primary 4 to 6) will attend compulsory coding enrichment classes from next year onwards, Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran announced on ...

55% of young people in Europe will end up working in jobs that do not exist today. To help them prepare for a digital career, the Danish IT Industry Association runs coding classes for children ...

SPECIAL REPORT / A majority of member states have introduced coding classes to their educational curriculums, as education ministries across Europe increasingly view computer skills as essential ...

Coding is not yet part of China's official curriculum, so private education providers host the majority of preschool coding classes. They believe it is essential for being competitive in a global ...

Classes typically run an hour or two and range from teaching coding concepts through Minecraft to learning practical computing skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Programs just for girls exist, too.