Already ahead
The kid who's a year ahead of the cohort.
They've been making things on their own — apps, sites, AI experiments. They're ready to go deeper than a group can move.
One-on-One Tutoring · 3–6
The same curriculum. Just one student.
Some kids learn faster, some need more time, some have a specific project they want to ship. 1-on-1 tutoring meets your child exactly where they are — with the same curriculum, same instructors, same standards as the cohort program.
Why 1-on-1From $85/session · 4-session minimum · Cancel anytime
Why 1-on-1
Cohorts are great. Sometimes one student needs the room to themselves.
The cohort program is built around a clear arc that works for most kids. But the average isn't every kid — some are already a year ahead of the cohort, some need more time on a piece, some come in with a project they're determined to build before everything else.
1-on-1 doesn't replace the cohort — it gives a student the same curriculum at exactly their pace, with an instructor whose only job that hour is them.
At a glance
- Grade band
- 3–6
- Session length
- 60 minutes
- Cadence
- Weekly
- Format
- In-person or video
- Minimum
- 4 sessions
- Cancellation
- 24-hour notice
What's included
Everything in the cohort — plus the room for one.
Personalized intake
A 20-minute call with you and your child. We learn what they care about, what they've already tried, and what's getting in the way.
Custom 8-week plan
Delivered to you within 48 hours of intake. Specific projects, week-by-week, that pull from the same curriculum the cohorts run.
Weekly 1:1 session
60 minutes, in person at our McLean studio or over video. Your child's instructor stays the same week-to-week — they actually know your kid.
Parent updates after each session
A short, honest note from the instructor: what we worked on, what landed, what to ask your child about at dinner.
Monthly portfolio review
Once a month we step back and look at the body of work together. What got finished, what's worth revisiting, where to take the work next.
Same safety standards as the cohort
Background-checked instructors, district-aligned procedures, closed AI environments, age-appropriate tooling — exactly like the group program.
How it works
Four steps. The first one is free.
- 01
Schedule a free intro call
A 20-minute video call with you and your child. No pressure — we won't pitch a plan on the call.
- 02
We assess strengths, gaps, and interests
We ask what your child already knows, what they care about, and what's worked before. We listen more than we talk.
- 03
You receive a custom plan within 48 hours
An 8-week project plan, written for your child specifically. You'll see the projects, the pacing, and the price up front.
- 04
Begin weekly sessions — cancel anytime
Pay session by session after the first four. If it's not working for your child, you can stop with no hassle.
Schedule the free intro callNo card required. Reply within one business day.
Who this is for
Four kids we say yes to most.
Needs more time
The kid for whom pace matters more than peer pressure.
They want to do the work well, not fast. 1-on-1 gives them the room to take three weeks on something the cohort does in one.
Has a real project
The kid who wants to ship one specific thing.
A site for their grandma's business. An app for their soccer team. They came in knowing what they want to build, and they want help building it well.
Off-schedule
The family who can't make the cohort times.
Practice, after-school care, sibling logistics — the cohort time doesn't work. 1-on-1 fits around your week.
Not sure which one your kid is? That's exactly what the free intro call is for. Tell us about them — we'll tell you honestly whether 1-on-1 or the cohort is the better fit.
Pricing
Clear pricing. No surprises.
StandardPay-as-you-go
$85/session
Four-session minimum to start. After that, continue week-to-week or pause anytime.
Start with the free introSemesterSave ~10%
$75/session
Twelve sessions paid up front. Best for families who already know they're in. Make-ups for missed weeks.
Talk to us about itAlways included
- 60-minute weekly session
- Personalized intake + custom plan
- Weekly parent update note
- Monthly portfolio review
- All software + AI sandbox access
- In-person or video — your call
Sibling discount: 10% off the second child when both siblings are in 1-on-1. Need-based scholarships available — ask on the intro call.
FAQ
What parents ask first.
Book the free intro
Tell us about your child.
A 20-minute video call with you and your child. We'll listen more than we talk. If 1-on-1 isn't the right fit, we'll say so — and we'll point you toward what is.
Reply window
≤ 1 business day
Intro call length
20 minutes
Cost of intro
Free, no card
Coverage
Northern Virginia