What We Offer
Sheen Academy is a premier coding & robotics education center in Century City, Cape Town. By offering hands-on solutions to young learners, our programs inspire creativity, encourage problem-solving, and provide foundational skills in coding and robotics. We aim to nurture curiosity and empower the next generation of innovators
Our Campus
Sheen Academy is located in Century Square, overlooking the Grand Canal at Century City and nestled beside 16 hectares of wetlands and Intaka Bird Island. This expansive 300㎡ facility features both classroom and laboratory spaces. Its close proximity to Century City's thriving technology hub fosters valuable partnerships with leading industry innovators.
Inside sheen academy
eSports, Drones, IoT — and a Lot More
Their hands are small, but their ideas are not. Our students move from block coding on the classroom screen to flying drones through the gates in our arena, wiring up IoT sensors and building competition robots — learning by doing, together, every week.
- Coding & robotics classes, ages 6-18
- Drone flying in our indoor race arena
- eSports with Game X Africa
- IoT & smart-systems projects
- FIRST® LEGO® League and FTC teams
Inspiring Environment
Drop off your kids at our campus with natural surroundings and modern infrastructure.
Story-Based Content
The storytelling style courses make robotics accessible, especially for young kids.
Makers’ Lab
Enjoy free access to our makers’ lab equipped with 3D printers and CNC machines to build your own gadgets.
FIRST® Competition Teams
Progress from class into our FIRST® LEGO® League and FIRST® Tech Challenge teams — FLL season costs are covered by the academy.
Radio 786: Education Beyond 94 with Bafo
Join Bafo Nathan Yoti, educator at Sheen Academy, live in studio on Radio 786. In this enlightening segment of “Education Beyond 94,” Bafo discusses the vital role of coding and robotics in South Africa’s 4IR transformation—how these disciplines foster computational thinking, drive career opportunities across diverse fields, and empower youth to become creators rather than mere end users.
TechnoBuzz Winter School Interview with Adam
A short episode between Abri Botes and Adam Lin, explaining the initiatives behind Sheen Technologies, and the stories of introducing sheenbot into TechnoBuzz Winter School.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can my child start coding and robotics classes?
We enroll children from age 6 (turning 6 in the first half of the year is fine). Classes are grouped by age: Intro (6–8), Junior (9–11) and Explorer (12–15). We also run a beginner-friendly Python course for adults.
Where is sheen academy located?
Our campus is at Unit C4, Century Square, Heron Crescent, Century City, Cape Town 7441. We currently operate in Cape Town only, and run a school outreach program for schools further afield.
Can I book a free trial class?
Yes — you are welcome to visit the academy with your child for a free one-hour hands-on session, and parents may sit in and observe. Book online at sheen.bot/academy/trial.
What will my child learn?
Our CAPS-aligned curriculum builds computational thinking, engineering design and digital literacy: children start with block-based coding (Scratch and Mind+) and progress to real Python programming, using kits such as sheenbot∞, WhalesBot and LEGO SPIKE — the same platform our FIRST® LEGO® League teams compete on.
How big are the classes?
Classes are kept small — a maximum of 6 to 8 students per educator — so every child gets individual attention.
How much do classes cost and how does billing work?
Lessons are R280 each, with 4 lessons per month (R1,120 per month). Enrollment is a month-to-month subscription with no registration fee, and you can cancel before the next month begins.
Does my child need to bring a laptop or equipment?
No — all laptops, robotics kits and materials are provided by the academy.
Can my child join mid-term?
Yes. New classes start at the beginning of every month, so your child can join at any time.
Do students receive certificates?
Yes, learners receive certificates of completion, and keen students can go on to represent the academy in our FIRST® LEGO® League and FIRST® Tech Challenge teams.
Can my child compete in robotics competitions?
Yes. From 2026 Sheen Academy competes in the FIRST® ecosystem: FIRST LEGO League Explore (ages 6-10), FLL Challenge (ages 9-16) and a FIRST Tech Challenge squad (ages 12-18). Sheen Academy covers all FLL season costs — registration, equipment and coaching — at no additional cost to parents; the FTC squad is R11,500 per student for the full season and is open to external students too. Teams train on separate days from weekly classes (FLL on Fridays and Saturdays, FTC on Wednesdays and Fridays), so it is an additional time commitment rather than a clash. See sheen.bot/academy/competition.
Do you run school-holiday workshops or camps?
Yes — we run hands-on holiday workshops and camps at the Century City campus, with limited seats per session. See sheen.bot/academy/workshops for the current programme.