Not homework. Not tutorials. A working app — built with AI tools used by real startups. Then they ship it, pitch it, and put it on their college portfolio.
They don't just learn to code.
Every student finishes with a working application, a portfolio piece, and the confidence to build anything.
500+
Students Taught
13+
Competition Wins
15+
Countries Reached
100+
Apps Shipped
Step 01
Students don't just learn syntax. They use Claude, Cursor, and Replit to ideate, prototype, and build — the same tools used at top tech companies. AI accelerates learning and lets them focus on what matters: building something real.
Claude
AI pair-programming partner
Cursor
AI-native code editor
Replit
Build and deploy instantly
Figma
Design before you build
GitHub
Real developer workflows
Vercel
Ship to the world
Step 02
Every student finishes their program with a working application deployed to the internet. A real URL. A real product. Something they can show anyone.
Step 03
Students enter national competitions — Diamond Challenge, Conrad Challenge, Congressional App Challenge — with real products. Their work goes directly into a college-ready portfolio.
Our students have competed at
Programs
Build a real product in 12 weeks
Students use AI tools like Claude, Cursor, and Replit to design, build, and ship a working application. Not just code — a product.
Ideal for
Individual students wanting personalized, project-based learning
Launch as a team, compete nationally
Small teams build a real startup product — from ideation to pitch deck to national competitions. Business + tech coaching combined.
Ideal for
Students who thrive in collaborative, entrepreneurial settings
Solve real problems with AI
Apply AI to sustainability challenges — wildfire detection, food waste, carbon tracking. Build solutions, not just code.
Ideal for
Students passionate about impact and environmental challenges
Outcomes
Every industry is being reshaped by AI. Students who learn to build with AI tools today will have a decisive advantage — not just in college admissions, but in every career path they choose.
When a student builds a real product, they learn coding, design, project management, teamwork, and communication — all at once. It's not a single skill. It's the whole stack of skills that matter.
College admissions officers and future employers want to see what your child has built, not just what classes they took. Every student leaves with deployed projects and competition entries they can point to.
No passive video tutorials. Every session is hands-on, guided by an expert coach. Students build something every week — and they ship it.
Getting Started
01
Try a class, no commitment required.
02
We pair your child with the right coach and program.
03
Weekly sessions where they ship real work.
04
Finish with a portfolio piece or competition entry.
Testimonials
DoHyun Lee
Student
“I am a student who has been studying at LettuceBuild for over a year. My teachers explained everything so well that I could understand, and now I've heard that I may be able to join the team in a few months. I still enjoy the classes and am grateful to my teachers for encouraging me to do my best.”
Theresa Kass
Parent
“This project has been exactly what he needed. It encompasses everything from time management, having fun, teamwork, problem-solving, patience, etc. All valuable skills for the future!”
Kenneth Luong
Coach
“Joining LettuceBuild means joining a community where everyone grows. It empowered me—and all of us—to thrive together.”
Join hundreds of students building the future — from anywhere in the world.