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As we step into a future where computing is ingrained ever deeper in our lives, computing knowledge, in all its varied aspects, are rapidly becoming essentials skills. As today’s children and young adults prepare to head into the workplace of tomorrow, it has become impossible to do so successfully without computing knowledge and skills. Gateway has been providing quality computer education for over two decades and in 2017, celebrated 20 years of service by bringing together Gateway Kids School of Computing and Gateway Centre for Information Technology to establish the Gateway School of Computing. Under the BigSpark brand and helm of Gateway, the BigSpark School of Computing continues this legacy, offering personalised instruction in up-to-date skills at modern centres of learning.
Robotics is a branch of technology studies that deals with the making, programming and designing of robots. It not only equips your child with knowledge and skill in this highly valuable subject, but also helps foster their creativity and innovation while developing a foundation for science and mathematics in an enjoyable manner.
This course is best suited for children aged 7+ to 11+ years.
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of taking an applied and interdisciplinary approach to educating students in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). It integrates the four disciplines into a cohesive whole based on real-world applications, and thus students learn a wider range of subjects including, but not limited to, aerospace engineering, astrophysics, astronomy, biochemistry, biomechanics, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, neurobiology, nuclear physics, robotics, engineering, chemistry and computer science.
Given its breadth and importance to the modern world, careers that encompass STEM will make up the bulk of high-quality employment in the future. Immersing your child in this curriculum early on will not only form a solid foundation for their future studies but their careers. Our STEM programme is geared to give your child a head start in the world of tomorrow.
The STEM course offers three levels by age
Scratch is a visually appealing and easy to use programming platform that is ideal to help children develop fundamental computer skills for the world of the future. Not only does Scratch help children learn basic programming and key mathematical concepts but also encourages them to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively.
Teaching children how to code at a young age can truly set them up for a lifetime of success, giving them an edge no matter what academic area of interest or field of work they may choose to engage in. Our coding classes equip students with fundamental 21st century skills while encouraging them to become proficient problem solvers, gearing them for success in a fast evolving, digital society.
With class sizes restricted to a maximum of three students, each child is guaranteed individual, personalised attention. The programme is conducted across four course levels, by age
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new frontier for human interaction with technology; McKinsey Global Institute estimates that 75% of companies could be using some form of AI by 2025. Thus, it is imperative that children learn how AI works and functions. Our AI for Kids programme allows you to introduce your young child to artificial intelligence, machine learning and other ultra-modern technologies through problem-based projects, so she/he can become an active, responsible and successful participants in the brave new world.
This course is best suited for children aged 10-15 years.
Art is an essential facet of child development. In recent years, mobile devices and computers have been providing children access to virtual platforms where they can create, learn and play with art. Meanwhile possession of at least basic graphic and multimedia design skills are increasingly becoming a norm for many professionals. Our Digital Art and Design for Kids course is designed to develop core skills in creative digital design and to create digital media using professional level graphic design tools.
This course is best suited for children aged 7-14 years.
Designed in line with the new national computing curriculum of England, Computer Pioneers is a multilevel course designed to teach compute skills necessary to navigate the digital world of today and to which children are exposed from a very young age.
Available to children of all ages, they are placed in the level best suited to their age and knowledge. All classes are taught in English and are available at flexible hours, within or after schooling hours, to fit students’ needs. Courses are also integrated with other subjects to enhance learning across the curriculum while students are provided use of a web portal to encourage and facilitate further learning. Meanwhile teachers are provided access to comprehensive teaching guides as well as online resources. An internationally accepted certificate is awarded at the end of each academic year.
A Pearson Edexcel programme, iPrimary Computing equips students to comprehend and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science and information technology. The module also prepares students to be responsible, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
This course is best suited for children aged 8-12 years who follow the Pearson Edexcel curriculum.
Developed to be consistent across the entire Pearson Edexcel iLower Secondary programme, which includes English, mathematics and science, the module teaches students to apply the fundamental concepts of computer science and solve problems by applying information and communication technology (ICT). By founding the fundamental bedrock of computing/ICT, the iLower Secondary Computing programme prepares students for progression to the Pearson Edexcel International iGCSEs.
This course is best suited for students aged 12-14 years who follow the Pearson Edexcel curriculum.
As children progress through the school system, they become increasingly responsible for their own learning. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is vital because it allows them to search for the information they need, to organise what they have found and present them in a standard expected by today’s education system. The ICT for School Children course adheres to the ICT syllabus of the Sri Lanka National Curriculum.
This course is best suited for school students of grade 6-9.
We offer a number of results-oriented courses, coaching students in local and international Computing/ICT examinations. These include Cambridge Ordinary Levels in Computing, Edexcel Ordinary Levels in Computing, Edexcel Ordinary Levels in ICT, Edexcel IGCSE in ICT and Sri Lankan Ordinary Levels in IT.
Each student is provided access to their own state-of-the-art computer and special IT equipment, as well as individual attention by our highly qualified lecturers ensuring students obtain top grades at their examinations.
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is a globally recognised computer literacy certification programme. Over 16 million people have engaged with this international qualification, in over 100 countries, through a network of ICDL accredited test centres. The programme defines the skills and competencies necessary to use a computer and common computer applications. Students can choose from the appropriate modules as per their requirements.
The BigSpark School of Computing offers six ICDL modules:
Many jobs now entail the use of technology. This requirement continues to grow, even in sectors considered traditional or non-technical. Online tools and mobile apps today perform a huge range of functions which were once paper-based.
The workplace is digital, and in today’s competitive environment, employers highly value digital skills. Having the certified ability to use devices and tools confidently and productively is an effective way for workers to set themselves apart.
The module duration is 80-100 hours.
Digital transformation is affecting every level of work. Many roles have evolved to rely closely on technology, while new sectors and new categories of work are emerging that are entirely technology dependent. Around the world, most professional roles now require digital skills.
To remain relevant and competitive, organisations of every type are integrating technology into their working practices. These organisations require working professionals that are digitally literate and can collaborate in an international setting, with easily transferrable skills.
The module duration is 120-160 hours.
Organisations are being exposed to an increasingly dynamic and fast-paced technology landscape. Service providers and consultants, the media, and policy makers are constantly promoting or discussing emerging technologies that may have a substantial – and systemic – impact on our economies and societies
The module duration is 20-30 hours.
ICDL is the world’s leading digital skills certification, which helps people to develop and certify their skills in using a computer. Consisting of a number of modules, with the flexibility for teachers to choose the topics that meet the needs of their students, ICDL is an ideal way for schools to help develop their students’ digital skills.
Schools around the world use ICDL. The programme offers both flexibility, and a range of levels, along with an up-to-date offering that is kept to rigorously high standards around the world. Students can benefit from an internationally recognised certification that is mapped to a number of qualifications frameworks and standards, and which integrates with curricula in several countries.
To date, over 16,000,000 people have engaged with ICDL, and thousands of schools, colleges and universities have adopted ICDL to build and certify their students’ digital skills.
The course duration is 20-30 hours.
ICDL Digital Citizen is specially developed to cater for those with no experience whatsoever of computers and the Internet. ICDL Digital Citizen helps to remove the fear of using a computer for complete novices by using a simple, non-threatening approach to educating individuals in the basic skills of using a computer, email and the Internet.
ICDL Profile Being a modular programme, ICDL offers great flexibility. Organisations and candidates benefit from the ability to choose the modules which best suit their needs and to progress through those modules at their own pace and in their preferred sequence. ICDL supports lifelong learning as you can build on it over time, as your needs change, or as technology evolves and more modules are developed. In this way, your ICDL Profile grows with you: it never expires, and will always be proof of your skills and lifelong learning.
The course duration is 54-60 hours.
