The International Robotics Academy is a private institution that specializes in Robotics & STEAM Education. Working in close partnership with various international bodies, our educational specialists and engineers develop hands-on, interactive STEAM modules and courses in robotics, the life-sciences, programming, design, and much more. The knowledge from these courses is transferred to students (ages 6 - 16) in various programs: our in-house courses at the International Robotics Academy; during school as part of a curriculum; after school as part of extracurricular activities; and in special events, such as seminars, workshops, and summer/winter camps.

As an international organization, we are committed to constantly improving the educational process in the MENA region through forming close partnerships with private schools, developing ad-hoc scholastic STEAM curricula, receiving grants from various funding organizations, giving and participating in informational seminars, attending and providing training programs, and running extracurricular activities. Our engineers and coaches also work closely with the local industry and young entrepreneurs, providing prototyping services as well as professional technical consultations.

Courses Overview

Elementary Courses (6 - 9)

Elementary level courses (ages 6 – 9) facilitate a gradual integration of students into IRA’s learning environment through cultivating three core competences: autonomy, communication, and creativity. Using classic Lego Bricks, pluggable electronics, and user- friendly, block-based programming software, students are given the time to experiment with and explore topics in mathematics, mechanics, design, programming, and problem solving.                                                                                             

Junior Courses (10 - 13)

Junior level courses (ages 10 – 13) offer a mix of rudimentary and intermediate themes in engineering, robotics, electronics, mechanics, and animation. Courses are designed to introduce students to topics in engineering design, systematic problem solving, research and literature review, hypothesis and experiment design, as well as time management and organization. The variety of courses and tracks enable students to pursue a trajectory that best suits their interests and aspirations.

Senior Courses (14 - 16)

Senior level courses (ages 14 – 16) offer a variety of project-based courses that emphasize the practical dimension of engineering, where students are taught how to develop real world solutions. Courses discuss advanced topics in microcontrollers, mobile app development, engineering solutions, and image processing. At this level, students are introduced to the engineering and product design cycles, and develop product prototypes by the end of each course cycle.                                            

Educational Services

We recognize the organizational and financial difficulties that educational institutions face in incorporating technology into the traditional classroom. Kits are expensive, staying up to date requires extensive work, and teachers generally lack the technical skills. That's why IRA has developed a comprehensive set of services that are tailored to each institution's needs to facilitate seamless integration of STEM & Robotics into existing curricula. Here's how it works:

Ad-Hoc Scholastic Curricula

For institutions looking to integrate a STEM course as a during-school elective, IRA's engineers and educational professionals develop a tailored curriculum to compliment the institution's existing program. All necessary equipment is provided by IRA, and a team of engineers is sent each day to teach the class. Institutions also have the option to have their staff trained and lease the equipment alongside the curriculum.

extracurricular robotics & STEM clubs

For institutions looking to offer Robotics or a STEM field as an extracurricular club, IRA's wide array of courses and modules will ensure an immersive, hands-on experience. Institutions have the option to either implement IRA's existing modules or have our specialists develop a tailored program. All necessary equipment is provided by IRA, and a team of engineers is sent each day to teach the class.

professional development

For institutions looking to develop their staff's portfolio, IRA provides a comprehensive set of professional development courses hosted by IRA's and Engineers and Phd. Damien Kee. Courses cover IRA's curriculum and modules as well as various topics in technology education.