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foodpanda inks gift agreement with SUTD to nurture Singapore’s tech talent of the future
foodpanda announced a three-year partnership with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to support digital upskilling for students as part of SUTD’s 42 Singapore programme. foodpanda and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have entered a three-year partnership to equip students with digital capabilities to be relevant in the future. This […]
SUTD and Ecole 42 Collaborate to Set-Up First Tuition-Free, No Instructor Programme in Singapore
To develop future coding talents, computer programming developers and specialists for the digital world The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Ecole 42 in Paris, France signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to collaborate on setting-up a tuition-fee free Continuing Education and Training (CET) programme focused on programming in Singapore. Supported by SkillsFuture Singapore […]
No small feat: 18 graduates from first cohort of 42 Singapore, SUTD’s tuition-free coding school
(Straits Times Article) SINGAPORE – 42 Singapore proudly celebrates the graduation of its first cohort of 18 students, marking a historic milestone for the country’s first tuition-fee free, peer-to-peer coding school.
These 18 individuals embarked on their journey with 42 Singapore in 2022, embracing a rigorous, self-directed curriculum rooted in project-based learning and peer collaboration. Despite coming from diverse backgrounds, with many having little or no prior coding experience, they demonstrated remarkable perseverance, adaptability, and technical growth.
Their success underscores the power of alternative education models to develop job-ready digital talent. Several graduates have already secured roles in tech firms or startups, while others are pursuing further studies or personal ventures.
The achievement of this inaugural graduating class exemplifies the values at the core of 42 Singapore: resilience, initiative, and a passion for continuous learning.
After quitting NUS, he went to top Paris coding school that charges no fees, has no teachers
(Straits Times Article) SINGAPORE – Singaporean student Brian Young gained widespread attention after making the bold decision to leave the National University of Singapore and join 42 Paris, a unique coding school with no tuition fees, no teachers, and no traditional lectures.
With no prior background in technology, he took a leap of faith, passed the school’s rigorous month-long Piscine selection program, and quickly advanced to Level 21, a rare and highly respected achievement within the 42 global networks.
His story reflects the impact of a hands-on, peer-driven learning model that emphasizes real-world projects, collaboration, and self-paced progress. Brian shares that he learned more in a few months at 42 than he did in a full year at university, gaining not only technical skills but also confidence and independence.
Three Singapore Students Among Fastest to Complete 42 SG Coding Programme
(Straits Times Article) SINGAPORE – Three students from 42 Singapore, Mr Jeffrey Goh, Ms Wendy Huang and Mr Sean O’Leary have gained international recognition after completing the school’s core coding curriculum in just 10 to 12 months, far ahead of the typical 18-month pace. Coming from diverse, non-traditional tech backgrounds, they now rank among the top 2 percent of students across the 42 global networks.
Their success highlights the power of 42 Singapore’s peer-driven, project-based model, which focuses on real-world problem solving instead of lectures or exams. With no tuition fees, no academic prerequisites, and a self-paced structure, 42 Singapore opens doors for anyone with passion and determination to build a career in technology.