There's no strict cut-off in either direction. Children as young as 5 to 6 can start, and memory, focus, and processing speed all stay trainable well into the teenage years.
Two questions we get constantly: "Is my child too young for this?" from parents of younger kids, and "Have we already missed the window?" from parents of older ones. Neither worry needs to hold you back. The honest answer is more flexible than most parents expect.
Is there a minimum age?
Children as young as 5 to 6 can begin age-appropriate brain training, since foundational skills like attention, sensory processing, and basic memory technique can start developing early, and habits formed early tend to stick through the more academically demanding years ahead.
Is there a cut-off age?
No. While younger brains have more neuroplasticity in some respects, cognitive skills like memory encoding, focus, and processing speed remain trainable well into the teenage years. Older children often progress faster initially, in fact, because they can grasp the techniques more consciously and apply them more deliberately from the first session.
Why "the earlier the better" isn't the whole story
Starting early helps build habits before academic pressure ramps up in the upper primary and secondary years, but starting later isn't a disadvantage. It just means training tends to be more consciously skill-based rather than habit-based. Both paths lead to real, measurable improvement.
What matters more than age
Consistency matters more than starting age, by a wide margin. A child who practices regularly for a year will reliably outperform one who started two years earlier but trained on and off, since the compounding effect of steady practice beats a head start every time.
Not sure if it's the right time?
The best way to find out is to see how your child responds directly, rather than trying to guess in advance. Book a trial class and we'll assess where they're at and what pace makes sense for their age and current level.