Our story

2016

David Graham, a software developer and entrepreneur, founds Code Ninjas in Pearland, Texas.

2017

Code Ninjas launches its first franchise location in Missouri City, Texas.

2018

Code Ninjas opens its 50th location in San Diego, California.

2019

Code Ninjas Expands internationally with the opening of its first location in Canada.

2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Code Ninjas continues to grow under the leadership of new CEO Justin Nihiser.

2021

Code Ninjas continues to expand its footprint with new locations opening in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom.

2023

Code Ninjas partners with Microsoft MakeCode and launches IMPACT, its own proprietary learning platform.

OUR
MISSION:

To Empower Tomorrow's Innovators To Thrive In A Digital Future Through Fun, Immersive Environments

Our immersive retail environments are accessible and inclusive, ensuring all our students have access to our high-quality coding education. We believe in utilizing cutting-edge technology to break down education barriers to provide opportunities for all our students to learn and succeed.

Our nearly 400 Global Dojos are staples in the community, fostering collaboration and support among students, educators, and parents.

OUR
VISION:

A World where kids write the code

Creative And Innovative Solutions To The World's Biggest Problems.
Shaping Their Own Personalized Education and Learning Environments.
Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion, Leading to a more Representative World.
Interactive and Playful Technology.
Communication and Interaction with the world through intuitive, fun, and safe Social Media.

OUR
CORE PRINCIPLES

Child Centered Learning

We place our students at the center of everything we do. We design our programs and resources to be tailored to the unique needs, interests, and abilities of each child.

Experiential Learning

We emphasize learning by doing, learning by failing, and learning by experimentation. Hands-on experiences in real-world contexts.

Inclusivity

We value inclusivity above all else - ensuring all our programs and resources are accessible and welcoming to children of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

Creativity

We believe that creativity allows and encourages children to explore their imaginations and develop innovative solutions to problems through coding.

Having Fun

We believe that fun is the outcome of using interactive and engaging technology and teaching methods to teach coding in an enjoyable and motivating environment for our students.

Growth Mindset

We believe that the best learning environment is one that meets our students where they are and challenges them through the importance of persistence, resilience, and a willingness to take on challenges in the pursuit of learning.

And last,
but not least:

Collaborative Learning

We believe that collaborative learning fosters a sense of community among our students, educators, and parents. Collaborative learning encourages sharing, feedback, and mutual support.