Ascend Esports' game design track at its Mirdif hub, for kids more interested in building games than competing in them — covering level design, basic game logic and scripting, and character/world design using accessible creation tools before progressing toward more technical development concepts. Runs alongside the academy's esports coaching tracks, so students get real exposure to how the games they play actually get made, which tends to deepen interest in both design and the underlying tech rather than just consumption. A genuinely different STEM angle from general coding or robotics classes. Weekend sessions.
This session runs 90 minutes, for ages 9–15. Sessions follow a project-based learning approach where children build towards a tangible outcome — a working game, a robot, a completed project. These programmes develop logical thinking, problem-solving, and persistence with complex challenges. Most providers group children by age and prior experience rather than a fixed level system. Ascend Esports offers a free trial session before you commit.
Parent tip
The best coding and STEM programmes make children feel like creators, not consumers of technology. If your child already spends a lot of time on screens, a robotics programme that involves physical construction alongside programming may be more engaging than pure screen-based coding.
Mirdif, Dubai, Dubai
Emily W.
Wonderful experience. My daughter learned real skills and came home so proud of what she'd made.
Nadia M.
Structured curriculum with practical projects. My son loves going every week.
Sara Al M.
Small classes, expert teachers, and my child's confidence has grown enormously. Highly recommend.
Ascend Esports
Verified providerAED 250
per session
Free trial available
Ask the provider about their free trial when you get in touch.
Location
Mirdif, Dubai
