Homeschooling has become part of everyday life for a lot of parents around the globe. Little Steps wishes to make the lives of Jakarta's parents a little easier by gathering the best available courses in Jakarta that kids and parents can take virtually online. From languages to sciences, from fitness to arts, we've got you covered!
In the last few years, Japan has gained more and more popularity as a tourist destination as well as for higher education. Combined with their popular manga and anime, more and more teens and adults are interested in learning the language. Located in the Panglima Polim area, Jakarta Communication Club offers Japanese language lessons for Indonesians and Bahasa Indonesia lessons for Japanese expats and families. Classes are taught by a native speaker or by a local. Private lessons and group private lessons are available. Online classes are currently available via Zoom.
Jakarta Communication Club, +62813-8822-3991, jccindonesia.com, Instagram
Gromind Academy is a Jakarta-based independent training center focused on children's development in many different aspects; language, communication, and leadership skills. If your child is in Elementary school and is interested in participating in the World Scholar’s Cup, Gromind Academy has classes just for that! They also offer classes for high-schoolers interested in Model United Nations competition.
Gromind Academy, Instagram
Math is an integral part of our lives. Whether it's for counting apples or interest rates, knowing math will get you a long way. With students ranging from 3-15 years old, Eye Level aims to develop children into life-long learners, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. They offer Math and English courses in their many locations throughout Jakarta and Indonesia, and now the classes are available online so students won’t have to leave home to participate.
Eye Level, myeyelevel.com/Indonesia/index.do
Eye Level Bellagio, +6281 2100 02270
Eye Level Pondok Indah, +6221 751 3806
Eye Level Permata Hijau, +6221 5366 3233
Eye Level Intercon, +6221 5890 0691
Art promotes creativity in children allowing them to learn, explore, and discover new ways of thinking and doing things in a different way. Global Art learning methods have helped children’s creativity around the world. They accept students as young as 3 years old up to teenagers and offer online courses through their GlobalArtWorld App available at Apple App Store or Google Playstore. Some of their programs are Visual Art, Handicraft, Painting, Clay, and Comics & Cartoons.
Global Art, +6221 5579 4630, www.globalart.co.id
Children benefit from working with their hands, improving their fine motor and sensory skills. Painting and pottery are great examples of such activities. Ganara Art Studio normally offers art classes for toddlers and kids as young as 1.5 years old. Currently, they have an online version of their drawing, painting, and pottery classes for kids 6-12 years old. Parents can order the art kits separately and they will be delivered before class.
Ganara Art Studio, +6281 38324 8687, ganara.art/ganaraartstudio/, Instagram
Learning to play a musical instrument is beneficial for brain development and brushing up our motor skills. Musiq.id offers online video tutorials for guitar, saxophone, bass, drum, or piano so anyone can learn at the comfort of their home, without having to battle Jakarta’s infamous traffic. The lessons are on a subscription basis, where one pays a monthly fee and gets access to tutorial videos by famous Indonesian musicians.
Musiq.id, www.musiq.id, Instagram
In this digital age, early introduction to coding would bring a significant advantage for children. KodeKiddo specializes in teaching coding to kids in interactive and fun ways. For a limited period of time, they offer online group and private coding classes for kids in Grade 3 all the way up to high school level. Free trial classes are also available.
Kodekiddo, kodekiddo.com, Instagram
There are many dance schools to choose from in Jakarta, but Genecela Dance Centre is one of the very few that offer Tap dance classes along with Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin dance, as well as Zumba and martial arts classes. Currently, kid's classes are still offered virtually while the adult workout classes are held at the studio.
Genecela Dance Centre, Jl. Pesanggrahan No.10G, Jakarta, +628111432233, www.genecela.com, Instagram
Plato, the philosopher, said, "Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." Home of the famous Resonanz Children's Choir, who has won multiple international championships and festivals since 2012, The Resonanz music studio offers typically private and semi-private vocal lessons as well as instrument lessons. At the moment, online classes are offered for private lessons only.
The Resonanz, Jl. Kertanegara No.28, Jakarta, +6221 720 1918, theresonanz.com, Instagram, Facebook Page
Learning a new language or supplementary lessons for a language a child is already learning at school would be a great way to spend a few hours of their time every week. More importantly, multi-lingual children have an advantage in the globalised future. Children Learning Language, or more familiarly known as CLC, offers Mandarin lessons for children as young as 3 years old. Online classes are currently offered for children to take from the comfort of their home.
Children Learning Chinese (CLC), Taman Kebon Jeruk Blok A4 No. 41-45, Jakarta, +6281 8181 338, [email protected], clc.co.id
"Mens sana incorpore sano" is a famous Latin phrase that reminds people that in a healthy body there is a healthy mind. Dance is a great way to exercise your body and brain at the same time. Indonesian Dance Theatre offers various online dance classes without any monthly commitment. From salsa to hip hop and ballet, anyone can join! If you become a member of the studio, you get a special rate for these classes.
Indonesian Dance Theatre, Jl. Patal Senayan No. 1 blok F Kav. 197, Jakarta, +6281 21279 4090, Instagram
Teaching your child to read should be both engaging and entertaining. Using music, body movements, and a variety of games and materials, Playhouse Academy makes learning fun for your child. Their Fun Phonics for Toddlers program is open for 2-4-year-olds and will be conducted online. The number of available spots is very limited, so your child will be getting the necessary attention from the teachers in each class.
Playhouse Academy, Palma Tower 7th Floor, Jl. RA Kartini II-S Kav. 6, Jakarta, +6281 3887 00760, [email protected], www.playhouseacademy.id, Instagram
Children need to burn a lot of energy throughout the day. When kids are cooped up at home all day, they need to do exercise even more! Ways To Fit offers private online classes for older kids aged 9-14 years old. During the private lessons, kids can learn boxing, bodyweight training, or other workouts explicitly tailored to their needs. Not limited to kids, moms, and dads can join the classes too!
Ways To Fit, +6281 2195 38318, Instagram
Not only adults, when children stay in one spot for a long period of time, they can get stiff muscles too! Stretching and simple gymnastic exercises can help make them feel better. Gavrila Gymnastics Club offers online classes in the month of May, so kids can learn how to stretch and stay active at home. Summer camps are also on the agenda but the dates are still TBA.
Gavrila Gymnastics Club, +6281 9083 24960, Instagram, Facebook
Bartega Studio hosts online painting classes via IG Live or Zoom. They have a schedule of projects to choose from and it’s a take-what-you-want setup without having to commit to a monthly or annual program. They explore different art media and will send the tools to your home before class. Classes are open for all ages, and sometimes they have a special program designed for kids alone. Follow them on Instagram for the latest news.
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