THE PISCINE AT 42 london


The last step in the application process is the Piscine. By working for 26 days through challenging projects and solving daily assignments alongside your peers, you are given the opportunity to figure out if 42 London's peer-to-peer learning method suits you.

A MONTH LIKE NO OTHER



WHAT IS THE PISCINE AT 42 London?


The last step in the application process is the Piscine. By working through challenging projects and solving daily assignments alongside your peers, you are given the opportunity to figure out if 42 London’s peer-to-peer learning method suits you.

The Piscine takes place in our London campus and must be completed in-person. It is a demanding, yet unforgettable, incredibly rewarding, once-in-a-lifetime experience!



IMMERSIVE LEARNING


Dive into the world of 42 London with a month dedicated to finding out if programming is for you.



NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED


No prior programming knowledge is required; you will be starting from the basics before moving on to more complex coding exercises.



YOUR TIME TO SHINE


This is the last step in our admissions process, in which you will be coding non-stop for 26 days, 7 days a week, day and night to earn your place in the school.



BUILD RESILIENCE


You will try and fail, repeatedly. But this trial-and-error period is a learning process which builds stamina, determination, creativity and problem-solving skills.



FIND YOUR COMMUNITY


You will meet new friends, build long-lasting connections, and make powerful contributions to our knowledge-sharing ecosystem.



LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF


Discover how 42 London’s learning methods can help you move forward.


SKILLS FOR LIFE



WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAY


Student learning to code in base programming languages

TECHNICAL SKILLS


You will start at the very beginning and learn to code in C programming language, which provides a solid foundation from which to branch into other programming languages.

Self managed project based learning

PROJECT BASED LEARNING


You will sharpen valuable interpersonal and teamwork skills, through discussions, evaluation sessions, and group projects with your peers.

Quickly develop lifelong learning habits to become industry ready

INDUSTRY READY


You will develop lifelong learning habits as well as the agility and resilience to adapt to industry trends; an essential skill for a career in the tech!

Learning core skills for your optimal personal development
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

During the Piscine you will learn a lot about yourself and how you work best. Playing to your strengths and managing your time are core skills that can be applied to any role.

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