School Partnership Proposal itstep.org
STEP Academy Switzerland is part of a global network of private education centers developed in 21 countries. The STEP network includes 4 private universities, 10 private schools, and 102 training centers (Jan 2021). The Swiss branch was created in March 2018 and offers various programs for children between 4 and 17 years old. Throughout the school year, STEP Academy offers courses as well as camps during school holidays. These programs introduce children to programming, 3D design, robotics, space exploration, video game creation, experimental science, science, digital arts & filmmaking.
History of STEP IT Academy begins from 1999
Dmitry Korchevsky CEO and founder` of IT Academy STEP
STEP Academy Switzerland Roadmap June 2017. At World Summit on Informational Society organized by ITU and UNESCO in Geneva, Junior Computer Academy was ranked as a Champion in “Capacity Building.” March 2018. In collaboration with Geneva Business School, the first Swiss branch was established. February 2019. Start of collaboration with Ecole Moser (Geneva). August 2019. A new office in Geneva (Nations) opened. August 2020. The second office in Geneva (Champel). September 2020. Start of collaboration with Swedish International School, College Saint-Louis. February 2021. First classes in Lausanne. April 2021. Classes in First classes in Zurich and Vevey. Start of collaboration with Institute International de Lancy.
PARTNERSHIP FORMATS 1. AFTER-CLASSES PARTNER STEP Academy provides after-classes inside the school. The duration of the classes may be adjusted from 1 hour up to 3 hours. The school is responsible for accounting and tuition fees. STEP Academy charges 15 CHF per hour per student and provides all the equipment necessary for the classes. The minimum number of student per group: 4. The maximum: 12.
AVAILABLE COURSES Age
Course
Domains
From 5 to 7
LEGO WeDo & Sphero Robotics
Robotics
From 8 to 10
LEGO Mindstorms & mBots
Robotics
From 8 to 10
Game Development with Scratch3
Coding, Game Development
From 8 to 10
3D-Modeling with Tinkercad
Digital Arts
From 8 to 12
Drones & Flying Machines
Science
From 8 to 12
Space Engineers
Science, Microelectronics
From 8 to 12
YouTube & Filmmaking
Filmmaking
From 8 to 12
Digital Arts
Digital Arts
From 11 to 14
3D-Printing from A to Z
Science, Digital Arts
From 11 to 14
Game Development with Construct 2
Coding, Game Development
From 11 to 14
Advanced Robotics with Arduino
Robotics, Microelectronics
From 11 to 14
3D-Game Development
Coding, Game Development
From 11 to 14
Programming with Python
Science, Coding
2. CAMP PARTNER During school holidays in October, February, May-April, and July-August STEP Academy organizes holiday programs. • If the school already organizes camps, STEP Academy can be one of the providers on specific topics and age groups. • If the school is not organizing camps, STEP Academy can rent the classrooms.
AVAILABLE COURSES Age
Course
Domains
From 4 to 6
Space Explorers
Robotics, Space
From 4 to 6
Junior Inventors
Engineering, Robotics
From 4 to 6
Young Engineers
Engineering, Robotics
From 7 to 9
Robotics & Drones: Space
Robotics, Space
From 7 to 9
Robotics & Ships: Deep Sea
Robotics, Engineering
From 7 to 9
Coding with Roblox Studio
Coding, Game Development
From 7 to 12
YouTube & Filmmaking: Harry Potter
Filmmaking
From 7 to 12
YouTube & Filmmaking: Naruto
Filmmaking
From 7 to 12
YouTube & Filmmaking: Star Wars
Filmmaking
From 7 to 12
Experimental Science
Science, Engineering
From 7 to 12
Digital Arts & 3D-Printing
Digital Arts
From 10 to 13 Advanced Robotics & Drones
Robotics, Engineering
From 10 to 13 Game Development with Unity
Coding, Game Development
3. ACADEMIC PARTNER STEP Academy invests in the creation of a Maker Space (Fabrication Laboratory) inside a school and organizes classes on digital subjects during the day, after-classes, and holiday programs. Specific programs, objectives, equipment, and fees to be discussed.
Age
Subjects
From 4 to 6
Robotics and Mechanics
From 4 to 6
Coding and Logics
From 7 to 9
Collaborative Robotics
From 7 to 12
Digital Arts
From 7 to 12
Experimental Science
From 7 to 12
Engineering & Making
From 7 to 12
Filmmaking & Drama
From 10 to 13
Coding & Website Development
From 10 to 13
Advanced Robotics
From 10 to 13
StartUp Development
Ecole Moser Geneva
Collège St.-Louis
Swedish International School of Geneva
Institute International de Lancy
Vitalii VARBANETS
Cristina ZOGG
Co-Founder
Partnership Coordinator
varbanets@itstep.org
cristina.zogg@itstep.org
+41 22 501 70 51