[Opportunity #010] First Tuition-Free, No Instructor ICT Programme in Singapore

An alternate study path for the class to keep aware by the time you graduate from your Higher NITEC in IT Applications Development (ITAD) programme.

Local Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has collaborated with France’s Ecole 42 to release a new ICT training programme in Singapore. (For 18 years old and above)

42 | Singapore SUTD’s Website: https://www.42singapore.sg/

What is 42 Singapore SUTD?

“Imagine a university programme that does not require any academic prerequisites and has no teachers or structured lessons.

That is precisely what the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is offering – a unique and inclusive skills-based pathway for students to acquire and hone information and communications technology (ICT) skills.”

Ref: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/no-teachers-no-academic-prerequisites-sutd-challenges-traditional-learning-with-new-ict-course

“Admissions at Ecole 42 schools are highly competitive, with applicants being selected after an intensive four-week bootcamp known as the “Piscine” or French for swimming pool.”

Ref: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapores-first-tuition-free-computer-science-programme-to-be

“42 Singapore was established in 2023, and it joins the 42 Network comprising 47 campuses across 26 countries.”

Ref: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/About/Collaborations/Ecole-42

“Following the same principles as Ecole 42, the new 42 Singapore programme will be open to anyone above 18 years of age (and completed NS for Singapore males) regardless of their prior academic qualifications.

This provides an alternative skills-based pathway for participants who are looking to re-skill or upskill, to keep pace with the technology advancements in related industries.

• Students can benefit from this education without having to pay tuition fees. There are no formal lessons, textbooks and teachers.
• Students will learn at their own pace advancing stage-by-stage through project-based learning, peer-to-peer learning and gamification.”

Ref: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/About/happenings/Media-Releases/2021/11/SUTD-Ecole-42-Collaborate-Tuition-Free-Programme

Just take note that while there is no academic qualifications prerequisite, the bootcamp which potential candidates have to successfully pass and survive is known to be extremely challenging.

So if you want to try for enrollment in 3 years time, begin sharpening your programming and design chops, as well as mentally prepare yourself. This unique learning pathway is not meant to be easy.