LEGO Education SPIKE Is Retiring: What Singapore Educators Should Do Next

LEGO® Education is retiring the SPIKE™ portfolio (Essential and Prime). Company sales end 30 June 2026; the official SPIKE App and lessons stay supported through 30 June 2031. Existing sets remain valuable. TOYTAG continues full school support in Singapore, is stocking sufficient SPIKE lineup units for programmes, and helps schools plan Science and Computer Science & AI next steps.

Why schools are asking about this

Many Singapore schools — including MOE schools that TOYTAG has supplied over the years — have invested in SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime for STEAM lessons, robotics CCA, and competition pathways. When a trusted platform is marked for retirement, department heads and CCA teachers naturally ask: Will our kits still work? How long is the software runway? Should we top up now, or plan a transition?

Those questions are reasonable. They are also answerable with calm timelines rather than urgency. Official guidance from LEGO Education is clear: SPIKE remains a durable classroom tool after sales conclude, with a multi-year support window for the app and lessons. The practical work for 2026–2027 is planning — not discarding what already works.

Official timeline

The dates below come from LEGO Education’s SPIKE portfolio retirement update. Use them for procurement calendars, CCA planning, and parent or HODs briefings.

In short: sales wind down in mid-2026; classroom teaching with SPIKE has a long official runway into 2031.

Your SPIKE sets are still valuable

Retirement of sales is not the same as obsolescence. LEGO Education has been explicit: SPIKE products remain valuable for classrooms, summer programmes, and after-school activities. You can continue teaching STEAM skills and concepts with the kits you already own.

• Hardware you already purchased stays in service — hubs, motors, sensors, and brick inventories continue to support builds and lessons.
• The SPIKE App remains supported through 30 June 2031 for bugs and supported operating systems.
• Official lessons remain available through the same date in the app and on LEGO Education’s lessons site.
• No new features after 30 June 2026 — plan with a stable platform, not a changing feature roadmap.

For schools that built schemes of work around SPIKE Essential (primary / lower secondary entry) or SPIKE Prime (upper primary to secondary robotics and coding), the responsible next move is often continuity first: keep teaching well, then layer Science or Computer Science & AI where learning outcomes call for them.

How TOYTAG is supporting Singapore schools

TOYTAG is locked in to provide schools the support they need through this transition. We have supplied many Singapore schools, including MOE schools, with SPIKE Prime and SPIKE Essential over the years — and we intend to stay a practical partner for planning conversations, replenishment questions, and next-lineup choices.

What that looks like in practice:

• Full school support continues — curriculum-fit questions, product clarification, and programme planning help for educators and procurement teams.
• Continued SPIKE supply for programmes — TOYTAG is stocking sufficient SPIKE lineup units to last for some time, so schools that need top-ups for CCA or class sets can still plan calmly (availability can change; ask us for a current picture rather than relying on rumour).
• Clear next-step guidance — when science outcomes or coding / AI pathways matter more than robotics continuity alone, we help you map LEGO Education Science and Computer Science & AI without forcing a 1:1 swap.

Talk to the school support team:

• WhatsApp: +65 8448-2258
• Email: pokeus@toytag.com
• Store (self-collect): 10 Woodlands Square, #04-42, Woods Square SOLO 1, Singapore 737714
• Hours: typically Mon–Fri 12:00–5:30pm SGT — please confirm on our store location page before visiting

Browse the live lineup: LEGO Education collection · Learning Resources

SPIKE vs Science vs Computer Science & AI

These three LEGO Education lines do different jobs. Treating them as interchangeable “replacements” creates planning noise. Use the outcome you need as the filter.

Useful shoppable starting points at TOYTAG:

• SPIKE Essential Set (45345)
• SPIKE Prime Set (45678)
• SPIKE Prime Expansion Set (45681)
• Science Kit 6–8 (45622) — also see Science K–2 and 3–5 in the LEGO Education collection
• Computer Science & AI kits — browse the same collection as shipping/listing status updates (global shipping from April 2026)

Official references: SPIKE update 2026 · LEGO Education Computer Science & AI announcement (12 Jan 2026)

Decision paths for 2026–2027 planning

Most Singapore educator teams will land in one or more of these paths — they are complementary, not mutually exclusive.

1. Keep teaching with SPIKE — If your scheme of work is stable and kits are in good condition, continue. Official lessons and app support run through 30 June 2031. Document your runway for HODs and finance so retirement news does not trigger premature write-offs.
2. Top up SPIKE before end of sales — If class size, CCA growth, or spare hubs/batteries are the real gap, plan replenishment before 30 June 2026. TOYTAG is stocking sufficient SPIKE lineup units for programme needs; WhatsApp or email us for a school-friendly check on what is available now.
3. Add Science if science outcomes are the goal — Choose LEGO Education Science when you need inquiry-led science teaching, not when you only need another robot. Three grade-band kits support different levels; start from the outcome, then pick the band.
4. Plan a Computer Science & AI pilot when available — For coding / AI literacy pathways — and for schools watching FLL’s newer route — CS&AI (shipping from April 2026) is the closer successor conversation. Pilot with one grade band first; avoid a forced overnight swap from SPIKE.

If your school needs a short written brief for budget or CCA committees, TOYTAG can help translate the official timeline into a practical options note — still without inventing endorsements or pressure to buy.

Competition / CCA note (FIRST LEGO League)

For robotics CCA and competition teams, timeline discipline matters more than brand loyalty.

• According to LEGO Education, you can keep using SPIKE in FIRST® LEGO® League through the 2027–2028 season.
• Teams may participate with LEGO Education Computer Science & AI beginning from the 2026–2027 season.
• After the 2027–2028 season, changes to the FIRST LEGO League experience mean SPIKE and other legacy LEGO Education solutions will no longer be eligible for participation.

Phrase this carefully in school communications: SPIKE remains competition-usable for a defined window; CS&AI is the forward path. Always re-check the latest LEGO League / FIRST updates before confirming season registration or kit purchases for competition eligibility.

FAQ for Singapore educators

Is SPIKE ending immediately in 2026?

No. Company sales end on 30 June 2026. Classroom use continues, and LEGO Education supports the SPIKE App and lessons through 30 June 2031.

Will the SPIKE App keep working after sales end?

Yes, with a defined runway. Through 30 June 2031, LEGO Education will fix bugs and support the latest versions of supported operating systems. No new features will be added after 30 June 2026. After 30 June 2031, the software may still be available online but will no longer receive updates or bug fixes.

Do we have to replace SPIKE Essential or Prime right away?

Not for ordinary teaching continuity. Existing sets remain valuable tools. Replace or expand only when learning outcomes, class size, CCA growth, or competition rules require it.

Is LEGO Education Science a direct SPIKE replacement?

No. Science is designed for science learning outcomes. It is a complementary lineup with three grade-band kits — not a 1:1 swap for robotics-coding programmes built on SPIKE.

What is Computer Science & AI, and when does it ship?

LEGO Education announced Computer Science & AI on 12 January 2026, with global shipping from April 2026. Kits are organised for K–2, 3–5, and 6–8. It is the closest successor conversation for coding/AI pathways and for FLL’s newer route.

Can we still use SPIKE for FIRST LEGO League?

Yes, through the 2027–2028 season per LEGO Education’s published guidance. From 2026–2027, teams can also participate with Computer Science & AI. After 2027–28, legacy paths including SPIKE end for eligibility — confirm current league updates before you commit.

Is TOYTAG still supporting SPIKE for Singapore schools?

Yes. TOYTAG continues full school support and is stocking sufficient SPIKE lineup units to last for some time for programme needs. Contact WhatsApp +65 8448-2258 or pokeus@toytag.com for school planning help.

Has TOYTAG supplied MOE schools with SPIKE before?

Yes. TOYTAG has supplied many Singapore schools, including MOE schools, with SPIKE Prime and SPIKE Essential over the years. That is sales history — not an MOE endorsement claim.

Where can schools browse SPIKE, Science, and CS&AI products?

Start at the LEGO Education collection. Key SPIKE links include SPIKE Essential, SPIKE Prime Set (45678), and SPIKE Prime Expansion. For science-led programmes, see Science Kit 6–8 and related kits in the same collection.

How do we arrange school enquiries or self-collection?

Email pokeus@toytag.com, WhatsApp +65 8448-2258, or visit 10 Woodlands Square, #04-42, Woods Square SOLO 1, Singapore 737714. Store hours are typically Mon–Fri 12:00–5:30 pm SGT — confirm on the store page. Shipping options are shown at checkout; we do not promise guaranteed express or same-day delivery.

Talk to TOYTAG about your 2026–2027 plan

SPIKE retirement is a planning milestone, not a classroom emergency. Keep teaching with what works, protect your software runway through 2031, top up SPIKE only where programmes need continuity before 30 June 2026, and choose Science or Computer Science & AI when the learning outcome — not the news cycle — says so.

TOYTAG is here as a calm institutional partner for Singapore educators: full school support, continued SPIKE stocking for programme needs, and clear guidance on the next lineup. Play at its Finest still means the right kit for the right job.

Next steps:

• Browse the LEGO Education collection
• Explore Learning Resources
• WhatsApp +65 8448-2258 or email pokeus@toytag.com for school support

Official sources: LEGO Education SPIKE update 2026 · Computer Science & AI announcement (12 January 2026)