HEILBRONN

The Future of
Coding starts in Heilbronn
The International Coding School 42 is going to come to Germany!
www.42heilbronn.de
 : A DIGITAL REVOLUTION

WHAT IS 42? ROOTS

42 is an innovative, higher education coding school The first 42 campus was founded in 2013 in Paris with
that turns the traditional educational model upside the vision of creating a coder training facility like no
down and provides an industry-leading college- other previously conceived - with a unique pedagogy.
level education for free with no teachers, classes Students develop valuable interpersonal skills and
or books. the ability to communicate with people at different
levels of understanding. Furthermore, this peer-based
When you don’t have teachers or professors, you are learning model is ever changing to meet the current
in charge of your own success and that of your peers. and future needs of the tech world, meaning to
We believe that fostering your ability to think critically, develop a critical long-term foundation but also real-
enhance your ability to problem-solve, and create time marketplace skills.
through hands-on projects is not only more effective
for learning but also more fun. In the end, this creates a The philanthropic endeavours have now developed
community of lifelong learners and contributes to hel- into a worldwide network with 32 Campuses and
ping you evolve into well-rounded software engineers. 10,000 Students.
 : HOW DOES IT WORK?

PEER LEARNING Peer-learning at 42 primarily focuses on promoting passionate student engage-

ment. Peer instruction adds value in its ability to encourage critical thinking,
problem-solving and innovation. 42’s collaborative dynamic of a healthy and
abundant exchange of ideas comes from students working together to confront and
troubleshoot challenging situations without any prior knowledge.
This type of teamwork naturally leads to forming strong bonds between students
that helps them build a network that can assist them later on in their careers… not to
mention the personal enrichment from making a new community of friends.

PEER EVALUATION Peer-corrections are also an essential part of our peerlearning curriculum. They are
an educational technique where students correct each other. Giving corrections
is an important part of the process when it comes to working on projects; students
must rely on the feedback that they receive about their work in order to progress.
By giving and receiving information and by alternating between training and lear-
ning, 42 students adapt and progress rapidly.

PROJECT BASED Project-based Learning is a hands-on way to explore your passions, develop skills,
and change the world. Instead of classes or courses, we have a connected
LEARNING galaxy of projects. Some projects are worked on individually and others are done
in groups with peers. Each project is a challenge with a brief description of
objectives and skills students will learn throughout the process.
42 is not just about languages, algorithms and technologies. We teach you how
to learn – how to exercise creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving to tackle
various challenges.

GAMIFICATION Academic progress at 42 is accounted for using experience points, which was in-
spired by video games. Students develop their competencies through each of those
proposed projects and receive experience in exchange for this. Each completed
project unlocks the next project(s); each successive project is increasingly more
substantial and more high-rewarded. This gamification mindset allows all learning
to be fun, while enhancing students’ passion, persistence, and motivation to get to
the next level.

YOUR OWN PATH The 42 program boasts the flexibility for students to choose their specializations
without compromising essential concepts and strategic thinking. By rushing through
AND PACE a curriculum to keep up with the rest of your class or being held back by the ave-
rage pace of your peers, it is difficult to stay motivated and engaged. Instead of
making a commitment to an institution’s schedule, 42 allows students to commit to
a pace that works best for them intellectually and personally. No journey is the
same as another here at 42, you are on your own path with your own goals and
your own finish line.
WHAT YOU LEARN AND
WHAT YOU CAN BECOME

Our curriculum is divided into multiple steps. It‘s

set up as a game, with the ability to gain levels
and achievements through the completion of
projects (see picture on the right).
Everyone starts at the same place to ensure
everyone has a strong programming foundation
to build upon. Here at 42 Heilbronn, you can
learn to do anything from programming an
A.I. to game graphics. Nobody tells you what
route you must take, it is up to you! You are in
charge of your own future. If you are not sure
what your passion is, you are free to try all the
routes until you find it. It’s all up to you.

The „Galaxy“ is the individual roadmap for each student

JOB PERSPECTIVES
Here‘s an example of a security expert. This student
started in 2014. He got hooked to a cyber security
company after a conference organized by the dutch
42 school CODAM. He never looked back and
worked towards becoming a security expert since then.
And he did. This is part of the skillset he decided to
grow.

Other job perspectives could be:

• Data Analyst
• Mobile App Developer
• Project Manager
• Web Developer
• Software Engineer
• System Engineer
• Professional Instructor
• Entrepreneur

Because of the developed skills–to stay curious, to stay • Every student gets 3 job proposals on average
relevant and to build the confidence to try out any chal- during their studies
lenge coming your way–you can apply to any dream • Every student has approx. 2 paid internships which
job you want! In the 42 Network, there are already gives them work experience
thousands of alumni. So based on that, we can already • Final projects build up a strong portfolio of prob-
give you an idea of your possible future: lems companies need solved
YOUR ROAD TO 42 HEILBRONN

42 Heilbronn is accessible to everyone, because no previ-

1
ous education, coding experience or diploma is required.
Register on our To register you only have to be over 18. We believe that
Admissions everyone can learn to program wherever you come from!
Platform
10 Min
After registration, you will play two online games. The
games are logic-based and will take at least two hours to
complete. Pausing is not possible, so try to work in a quiet
2 place where you won’t be disturbed. The games must be
Pass the online completed on your own, as self-learning and indepen-
Logic Test dence are critical to success at 42. If successful, you’ll be
invited to the Check-in.
2-3 Hours

The introduction meeting is part of the admission process

and your chance to get a feeling for 42 Heilbronn. During
3 the meeting, you’ll be able to learn more about the pro-
gram, meet the staff, and ask any additional questions you
Introduction may have.
1 Afternoon

The Piscine (French word for pool) is an immersive four-

week training on campus that will give you a taste of our

4
education model and define who will enroll in the school.
Everyone dives into the deep end of coding and you learn
to swim together. You don’t need any prior coding skills,
Piscine
just be open and ready for hard work.
4 Weeks Coding

The candidates best suited to 42’s rigorous environment,

those who successfully complete the Piscine, will begin
5 their studies in May 2021. This is when you’ll become a
real programmer — juggling code, projects, and deadlines
Kick-off every day.
Studying for about
3-5 years
 : COMING TO HEILBRONN

To strengthen our society and economy of

tomorrow, we need courageous concepts
and extraordinary innovations
PROF. REINHOLD GEILSDÖRFER
Managing Director of Dieter Schwarz Foundation

The private, non-profit and free coding school 42 from We are looking forward to open up our doors of 42
France will open its first location in Germany with the Heilbronn in early 2021.
support of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation in Heil-
bronn. In order to make lifelong learning possible, our We‘ll have three piscines from February to April. After
founder is particularly committed to offer educational you have been selected, your studies will start in May/
opportunities for a wide range of learners. Regardless June 2021.
of their educational, or socio-economical background.

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