In her TEDxFCCU Women talk, Code School co-founder Sadaf Rehman challenged the global education system’s failure to treat coding as core literacy. She shared how Code School’s game-based curriculum, affordable instructor model, and policy influence in Pakistan prove that early, equitable coding education is not only possible—it’s essential. This talk reframes coding as a foundation for future-ready learning.

Is coding for kids still relevant in the age of AI? Absolutely. Research from UNESCO shows two-thirds of countries now teach computer science, while the World Economic Forum predicts 65% of today’s children will work in jobs that don’t yet exist. Coding builds problem-solving, creativity, and resilience - making it the new literacy alongside reading, writing, and math.

This summer, teens at Code School built real products and reshaped what internships should look like. Read the blog to see what they pulled off.

Code School has partnered with ITE Trust to introduce data analytics at Pak Polytechnic Institute (PPI), a nonprofit technical training institute in Lahore. The collaboration brings structured data skills into PPI’s computer technology programs, supporting students in building relevant, future-facing competencies. By integrating data into technical education, the partnership reflects a growing need for hybrid skills in today’s evolving workforce.

In this podcast by Spades on Radio LUMS, Code School co-founder Sadaf Rehman reflects on rethinking tech education in Pakistan. She discusses how coding can be made joyful and creative for kids, and how her work challenges outdated systems that limit who belongs in tech. Her efforts span classroom innovation, teacher training, and national curriculum reform.

Code School co-founder Sadaf Rehman has won the Emerging STEM Educator award at the 2025 SheCanCode STEM Educator Awards. As the only winner from Pakistan, she was recognised for reimagining coding education and expanding access to STEM for girls and underserved communities. With students in 20 countries, Code School offers fun, inclusive online coding classes for kids aged 6 to 16, combining real-world skills with creative, game-based learning.

With AI tools writing code, some tech leaders claim kids no longer need to learn programming. But experts like Bill Gates argue coding is more vital than ever, building logic, creativity, and adaptability. At the 2024 AI Convergence Summit, Code School emphasized that coding isn’t obsolete—it’s foundational. AI can assist, but kids need coding literacy to guide, evaluate, and innovate. Coding is the new literacy—essential in an AI-driven future.

Code School in 2024: 2000+ students, 20 countries, 5 awards, & a growing global community. Join us in shaping the future!

On November 14, 2024, the AI Convergence Summit, organized by Cygnis, brought together a diverse group of experts from various...

Code School’s founder, Sadaf Rehman, wins the TiE Women Pakistan Finale! Excited to represent Pakistan in the global finale. Stay tuned!

We are excited to announce that Code School will be exhibiting this year at #LEAP24 - the world’s most-attended tech event. LEAP brings...

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