What languages can my child learn here?

The institute's language page lists more than 25 languages, including English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Urdu and American and British Sign Language. Most are general courses for adults and children, so ask which ones currently suit your child's age.

What age can children start?

The coding classes for kids are for ages 6-12, with Scratch Junior for grades K-2. Minimum ages for the language courses aren't published - ask the provider.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The language page offers a free trial class to book, and the group courses listed on the site show a free assessment.

How much do courses cost?

Prices aren't published on the provider's website. Ask the provider for fees per language, level and format; a 'Learn Now, Pay Later' option and a group discount code (OCTGRP) are advertised.

Can lessons be online?

Yes - the institute runs both online and in-person classes.

Does Octus Mindzz offer anything besides languages?

Yes - coding classes for kids aged 6-12 and exam preparation, including SAT and EMSAT.

Octus Mindzz Training — language courses and kids coding in Al Barsha

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Octus Mindzz is a KHDA-permitted private training institute in Al Barsha 1, behind Mall of the Emirates, running since 2017. Most of what it teaches is languages: its language page lists more than 25, from English, Arabic, French and Spanish to Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Tamil and American and British Sign Language. Classes run online or in person, as private lessons or small group courses, and the institute advertises a 'Learn Now, Pay Later' payment option. For children, it also runs coding classes for kids aged 6-12, with courses by grade level that start at Scratch Junior (grades K-2) and move up through Scratch, Minecraft, Roblox, Python, app building and Arduino robotics. Older students can take exam preparation, including SAT and EMSAT, and the institute describes itself as a British Council partner and IELTS registration and training centre. The language courses are general courses for adults as well as children - one beginner group is described for expats - so ask which classes suit your child's age.

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Other Languages, explained

Foreign language classes for children build vocabulary, grammar and conversation skills in a language beyond English and Arabic - useful for expat families keeping up a home language, or for children learning a language relevant to family heritage, travel or future schooling. Lessons typically combine speaking, listening, reading and writing with a native or fluent instructor, and can run one-to-one or in small groups, in person or online. Starting age varies a lot by provider and language, but most learning centres offer levels from complete beginner upward so children (and often accompanying adults) can start at any age with no prior knowledge.

Who it's for

Children and adults. The coding classes are for kids aged 6-12, and Scratch Junior is for grades K-2. Exam preparation (SAT, EMSAT and others) suits older students. Language courses are open to all ages, but minimum ages per language and level aren't published - ask the provider.

What to expect

The language page invites you to book a free trial class, and each group course listed on the site (beginner Mandarin, Arabic, English, Russian, German and Korean, intermediate English, and coding for kids) shows a free assessment. The language groups are general courses rather than children's classes - the beginner Russian group, for example, is described for expats - so ask whether a group suits your child's age. The kids' coding classes, for ages 6-12, use hands-on activities, games and projects. Lessons can be online or at the centre in Al Barsha. Class times, session length, class size and what to bring aren't published - ask the provider.

Highlights

Coding classes for kids aged 6-12, from Scratch Junior (grades K-2) up to Python and robotics (octusmindzz.com)
More than 25 languages listed, including Arabic, French, Russian, Mandarin and sign language (octusmindzz.com)
Free trial class for languages and a free assessment before group courses (octusmindzz.com)
Online or in-person classes, with a 'Learn Now, Pay Later' option (octusmindzz.com)
SAT and EMSAT exam preparation (octusmindzz.com)
KHDA permit no. 628267 (octusmindzz.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Octus Mindzz is rated 4.9 on Google from 245 reviews, 230 of them five stars. Parent testimonials on the institute's own site mention children who enjoyed their online language classes and looked forward to each lesson, and fees that felt reasonable.

The facts

Ages: Coding classes for kids: 6-12 (Scratch Junior for grades K-2). Language courses: ask the provider.
Prices: Ask the provider
Trial: Free trial class for languages; free assessment before group courses
Where: Office 302, B8 Building, Al Barsha 1, behind Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
How to book: octusmindzz.com/contact · +971 50 368 0138 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Opening hours and class times: ask the provider before you visit
Office 302, B8 Building, Al Barsha 1, behind Mall of the Emirates (octusmindzz.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Discount code OCTGRP for group classes, terms apply (octusmindzz.com)
Identifies as women-owned (Google listing)