Every tier is taught directly by the founder unless otherwise stated, in small numbers, with work held to the standard of scientific review: clean data, honest validation, reproducible code, and writing that withstands scrutiny.
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An ascent, and two fixed points.
Five tiers — First Light through Event Horizon — form a single ascent across ages six to thirty: the same standard, carried to increasing depth. Two more are not steps on that ladder. Polaris is a fixed point: the star used for navigation, for those who must make ongoing judgment calls about AI. Deep Field is a long exposure: sustained, advisory work for those going deep on a single problem.
I – V · The Ascent
For students, ages 6 to 30.
First Light
prima lux
Ages 6–11 · Live online · Term-based
From $2,000+ USD
A child's first encounter with computation, taught the way a scientist meets a new instrument — with wonder and with care.
Computational thinking through play
What a machine can and cannot know
First creative coding projects
Outcome: a curious, confident beginner with honest intuitions about technology.
That is what the consultation is for. We place students and professionals by readiness — not by age or title alone — and we will tell you honestly if we are not the right fit. Investment is confirmed after a consultation, once scope and goals are clear.