About Us
We help students learn to code, think, and innovate — mastering the fundamentals that spark creativity, confidence, and lifelong curiosity to excel in an AI-driven world.
Our programs for students in grades 5–12 cover Python, Java, C++, Game Development, Web Development, and USACO Olympiad preparation, all built around one goal: to help students think critically, solve problems creatively, and adapt confidently in the age of AI.
Our STEM-focused curriculum blends hands-on coding projects with logic-based challenges that build essential skills for tomorrow’s world — communication, creativity, and analytical thinking.
With a low 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio, every learner receives personalized guidance tailored to their pace and potential.
Our students don’t just learn to program — they excel in national competitions like USACO and the Congressional App Challenge, and build standout portfolios that open doors to future opportunities. Parents stay informed through weekly progress updates, ensuring every milestone is celebrated.
Join us, and help your child master not just coding — but the mindset to thrive in the world shaped by AI.
Our Specialties
Our foundation rests on a timeless truth: true mastery begins with strong fundamentals.
Through our curriculum, students develop the analytical and problem-solving skills that form the backbone of success in computer science and beyond.
Introductory Programming Languages
We begin with teaching introductory programming languages such as Python and Java, which allowed our students to strengthen their logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
AP CS A
we prepare our students for the AP CS A. Many found the class and exam easier and more approachable after studying with us, with our students achieving A's in the class and 5's on the exam.
USACO
With a strong foundation in place, we guide our students to success in programming contests like the USA Coding Olympiad (USACO).
Congressional App Challenge
we expand our curriculum to include app and game development, giving our students the opportunity to find success in the Congressional App Challenge and kick start their portfolios.
Students Learn from Our In-House Platform: Btree Quiz Bank
Students will have access to our Btree Quiz Bank, a video-assisted problem-solving platform. It offers high-quality video lectures and over 3000 coding quiz sets. By tackling challenging problems, Btree students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills that go beyond coding.
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Instructors Guide & Help
Challenging Quizzes
What Makes Us Unique
Our Teaching Philosophy
Learning Through Challenges
At Btree, we build strong foundations through essential drills, then guide students to tackle deeper, more challenging problems. Real learning happens beyond the comfort zone — where students develop true understanding, persistence, and confidence.
Learning by Doing, Thinking, and Exploring
At Btree, we believe every student is capable of learning independently. Rather than relying on passive, lecture-style instruction, our students actively engage with the material — exploring, experimenting, and discovering solutions on their own. Our instructors serve as guides, asking questions, offering prompts, and encouraging curiosity. We love seeing the confidence that shines when students experience the joy of understanding through their own effort and insight — a confidence that lasts long beyond the classroom.
The Joy of Coding Through Understanding
At our core, we believe real joy in coding comes from understanding. Our students don’t just follow instructions — they learn how coding truly works. By mastering the fundamentals first, they gain the confidence and creative freedom to build, experiment, and have fun doing it. We teach that real excitement comes not from shortcuts, but from the satisfaction of knowing how to turn ideas into creations.
How we started
" Beyond Coding: We go beyond coding to nurture thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers - ready to thrive in an AI-driven world. "
As a software engineer and startup founder, I’ve seen firsthand how coding builds not just careers, but the mindset to thrive in a technology-driven world.
Even in the age of AI, coding remains invaluable: it teaches logical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity — skills that no AI can replace — and equips students to adapt and innovate in ways machines alone cannot.
In 2016, I founded Btree Education (formerly Irvine Code Academy) to share my experience and provide exceptional education to aspiring young coders in our community. Since then, we’ve had the privilege of teaching hundreds of enthusiastic students, helping them excel in competitions, create mobile apps and games, and launch their coding journeys. Their curiosity, determination, and creativity continually inspire me to support them in reaching their full potential.
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Founder, Daniel K.