Robotics League team and coach celebrating three medals at the WRO South Africa National Final 2026
3 National Medals · 2026 Ages 4 – 18 Powered by LEGO® Education
Est. 2022 · Johannesburg, ZA

Kids Who Build The Future.

Hands-on robotics, coding and engineering classes for ages 4 to 18 — and a real pathway to the World Robot Olympiad.

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Mission · 001

Real Kids.
Real Robots.
Real Fun.

Every class is hands-on. Kids build a working machine, write the code that makes it move, and watch it actually do the thing. Then they make it better — that feedback loop is how engineers are made.

We teach kids from 4 to 18 to design, code and build with robotics using world-class LEGO® Education kits and the global WRO competition framework.

4–18Age Range
14yrCurriculum Span
2022Founded
3National Medals · 2026
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Build

LEGO® Education kits — DUPLO Coding Express for the littles, SPIKE Essential and Prime for the middle group, advanced LEGO® systems for our seniors.

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Code

Visual block coding for beginners. Word-block, Python and real-world logic as students progress. Every concept tied to something they can see move.

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Compete

Teams who want more can train for the World Robot Olympiad — the world's biggest student robotics competition. Your kids compete, we coach.

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Grow

Our curriculum spans 14 years of progression. A four-year-old today can graduate at eighteen with serious engineering skills.

Programs · 002

Three Age Groups. One Pathway.

Young student building with LEGO DUPLO
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Ages 4–6

Little League

LEGO® DUPLO and Coding Express. Sequencing, cause-and-effect, fine motor skills — disguised as play.

45 min · Weekly · Term-based
Student with SPIKE Prime robot build
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Ages 7–13

Robotics Army

SPIKE Prime + word-block coding. Students take on WRO RoboMission — autonomous robots, real game mats, real seasons.

60 min · Weekly · + WRO squads
Advanced student engineering project
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Ages 14–19

Innovators

LEGO® meets Raspberry Pi meets 3D printing. Python code, custom chassis, WRO Future Engineers & Future Innovators.

2 hrs · WRO Senior Squad
Team competing at a WRO event
WRO
Competitive Squad

Compete

Teams who want more train for the World Robot Olympiad. Your kids compete, we coach.

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We Compete · 003

Champions Bred Here.

Our students don't just learn robotics — they compete on the world stage at the World Robot Olympiad, the biggest student robotics competition on the planet. Every year our teams qualify for the WRO South Africa National Finals — and our top squads earn the chance to represent South Africa internationally.

Full Robotics League squad with medals and certificates at WRO South Africa

WRO South Africa

Every year our teams qualify for the National Finals — top squads represent SA internationally.

2ndRoboMission Senior · WRO Nationals 2026

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National medals at WRO Nationals 2026

Robotics League team receiving medals on the WRO South Africa podium
"It's not whether you win — it's how much you learn."
2ndRoboMission Senior · WRO Nationals 2026
3rdRoboMission Elementary · WRO Nationals 2026
3rdExplorer Prime · WRO Nationals 2026
1stExplorer Prime · WRO ZA 2024
Competitions · 004

Two Tracks. Five Categories. One Spirit.

2026 Theme · Robots Meet Culture. The World Robot Olympiad is the planet's biggest student robotics competition — over 100 countries, 100,000+ students a year. South African teams compete on two tracks: Explorer, the home-grown SA challenge, and RoboMission, the international title. Robotics League fields teams in every category.

Explorer

SA Challenge · Entry Level

South Africa's own on-ramp to WRO. Teams arrive with a blank program, pick up the season's surprise mission and code it live on the day — no pre-built solutions, no advantage to expensive kits.

8–12 yrs

Lite

Beginner-friendly missions on the WRO game mat. LEGO-based, any kit, any block-coding language. Perfect first competition.

11–16 yrs

Prime

Same on-the-day format, harder missions, sharper time pressure. The stepping stone from classroom robotics to international RoboMission.

RoboMission

International · Road to World Finals

The flagship WRO event. Autonomous robots solve a themed mission on a randomised game field in under two minutes — every season, every category, a brand-new challenge. Winners represent South Africa at the World Finals.

8–12 yrs

Elementary

First international category. Teams of 2–3 build, code and debug autonomously — coaches stay off the floor.

11–15 yrs

Junior

Bigger fields, more objects, randomised setup. Word-block or text code, free choice of LEGO-based hardware.

14–19 yrs

Senior

Open-platform engineering at full tilt. Python, custom electronics, 3D-printed parts — anything goes inside 25×25×25 cm.

"It is not whether you win or lose — it is how much you learn that counts."

— WRO Guiding Principle
Parents Say · 006

Don't Take Our Word For It.

★★★★★

"Robotics with Martin is the highlight of my son's week. He LOVES the learning. Martin is fantastic with children and manages to stir up a deeper curiosity of how things work."

Lizelle Du Toit
Parent
★★★★★

"He recently gave me a lecture on variables, something I had never understood — and he is only 11! He absolutely loves going to the classes."

Nerissa Roberts
Local Guide · 39 reviews
★★★★★

"Martin has a passion for the field of Robotics and a gentle, wonderful way of connecting with children. He really inspires curiosity and a love for robots."

Suzanne Paidas
Parent
★★★★★

"Kids are loving it — informative, presented brilliantly, up close and personal one-on-one classes. You won't find better!"

Henriek de Wet
Local Guide · 180 reviews
★★★★★

"Bradley and Robotics League have been giving coding classes at our school Kildrummy Pre-Primary since 2023. Phenomenal in developing coding skills in a fun and relaxed manner."

Ursula Vlok
Kildrummy Pre-Primary
★★★★★

"The program is user-friendly and easy to understand. The trainer is friendly, knows the field very well and the kids can relate to him."

Jaco Fourie
Local Guide · 30 reviews
Trusted By Schools Across South Africa · 007
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Pricing · 008

No One Price Fits All.

Every school, class size and programme type is different — so every quote is custom-built for you. Browse our programme types below and request a tailored price in seconds.

After-School

After-School Programme

Weekly robotics sessions hosted at your school or at one of our two venues in Randburg and Kyalami. All LEGO® kits provided in-class.

  • Ages 4 – 18 · three age-grouped leagues
  • Weekly 60–90 min classes
  • Trained instructor on-site
  • Optional WRO competition pathway
  • Free trial class for new students
Schools

School Partnership

We come to you. Structured curriculum-aligned robotics delivered during school hours or as an enrichment programme — no venue costs for the school.

  • Curriculum-aligned STEAM content
  • Flexible scheduling (during or after school)
  • All equipment supplied & transported
  • Progress reports for each learner
  • WRO school team coaching available
Holidays

Holiday Camp

Intensive multi-day robotics camps during school holidays. Fun, hands-on building challenges designed to keep young minds active and inspired.

  • Half-day or full-day options
  • Themed build challenges each day
  • Ages 4 – 18 welcome
  • No prior experience needed
  • Limited spaces per camp

Get a Quote

Tell us a little about your needs and we'll come back to you within one working day.

  • Response within one working day
  • No obligation, no hard sell
  • Quote tailored to your school or venue
Prefer email? Write to us directly at info@roboticsleague.co.za
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Get In Touch · 009

Come Say Hello.

Phone, drop in, or find us online. Free trial classes can be booked any time below.

Email
info@roboticsleague.co.za
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Randburg Venue
Laerskool Unika
Abbot Road, Robindale, Randburg
Kyalami Venue
Little Village
Hawthorne Road, Kyalami, Johannesburg
Enrol · 010

Book Your First Class.

Enrolment is open year-round and spaces fill fast. New students get a free trial class, age-matched placement and all kits provided in-class.

✓ Free trial class — no commitment
✓ All LEGO® kits provided in-class
✓ Small group sizes, age-matched
✓ Optional WRO competition pathway
Thanks! We'll be in touch within one working day to confirm your free trial class.
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Official Documents.

Compliance documents for parents, schools and partners.

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