42 Singapore: Making Waves on the Local Education Scene
Located at the Southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore can be considered in many ways as the gateway between the East and West. Although the country may be very small in size — no bigger than 734 km² — it is still very diverse with residents from everywhere in the world. More importantly, in spite of its size, Singapore is a global trading hub and is reputed to be one of the planet’s most advanced economies. Within a high-performing yet conservative educational landscape, 42 Singapore sets out to break the norm and revolutionize tech education in the country.
“It’s not about having all the answers but about asking the right questions.”
In spite of his extensive experience spear-heading a wide range of different educational programs in Singapore, Koh Chye Soon was taken aback when he discovered 42 and almost instantly fell in love with it. From the school’s pedagogy to the core values, every aspect of 42 resonated deeply with him. Now, as the head of 42 Singapore, he ambitions to transform education in his home country.
