Programs at KidsHub

Developmental Games Lab

Ages 8–13 • 1–2 sessions per week • Group (4–6 students)

The goal of this lab is to develop planning, patience, strategic thinking, and collaboration through structured games instead of traditional "lessons".

Format & timeline

• 60–75 minutes, once or twice per week during the school year
• Stable mini-groups, matched by age and language comfort
• 8-week cycles with concise feedback reports for parents

Skills developed

• Logic, attention, working memory, flexible thinking
• Decision making and consequence analysis in safe scenarios
• Teamwork, turn-taking, and emotional regulation in groups

Who it's for

• Children who enjoy puzzles, strategy, and board games
• Students who need a calmer way to practice focus and patience
• Families who want early foundations for analytical thinking

Academic Skills Lab

Ages 10–16 • 1–3 sessions per week • Group or 1:1

This program builds core school skills: how to read academic texts, identify the main idea, structure arguments, and write clearly in English.

Format & modules

• Group sessions 1–2 times per week or fully individual format
• Short, manageable homework tasks to reinforce skills
• Modules for reading, writing, analysis, presentations

Outcomes

• More structured essays and exam responses
• Active reading, note-taking, and summarising skills
• Better planning and time management for school tasks

Who it's for

• Students in bilingual or international environments
• Teens preparing for more demanding middle or high school
• Children who need clearer tools for studying, not more homework

Admissions Prep Track

Ages 13–18 • 3–9 months • Individual or small cohort

This track guides families from a general idea of "studying abroad" to a realistic, structured admissions plan with clear steps and responsibilities.

What the track includes

• Clarifying goals: countries, schools or colleges, timelines
• Mapping requirements: language scores, exams, documents
• Building the student profile: projects, activities, leadership

Typical timeline

• 1–2 months: diagnostics, school list, strategy, core skills
• 2–4 months: essays, portfolios, projects, interview practice
• Final stage: polishing applications, checklists, transition plan

Connection with other programs

• Can combine with Academic Skills Lab for writing support
• Can combine with 1:1 Mentoring for closer weekly follow-up

1:1 Mentoring

Ages 10–18 • Weekly sessions • Individual

Individual mentoring focuses on the student's real week: school workload, priorities, stress points, and long-term goals.

Focus areas

• Support for challenging subjects and school projects
• Weekly planning and realistic goal setting
• Emotional support around exams and transitions

Who it's for

• Students who need calm, regular support rather than crisis help
• Teens balancing sports, music, and advanced schoolwork
• Admissions-track students needing closer follow-up

Summer Intensive

Ages 12–18 • 2–4 weeks • Seasonal

A focused summer block for students who want to use the holidays to boost skills, complete projects, or prepare for an important school year.

Structure

• Compact schedule with 3–4 sessions per week
• Combination of skills work, project time, and admissions planning
• Final summary report with recommendations for the school year

Best timing

• Before starting a new school or curriculum (e.g. IB, A-Levels)
• Year before important exams or applications
• For students visiting Greece who want short, intensive support