About Sigmaschool

Built by builders.
For builders.

Sigmaschool exists because the path into tech was broken. So we rebuilt it — for the AI era. Beginners to AI-native software developers in 90 days. No theatre. No fluff. Real outcomes.

01

The Origin Story

It started as a frustration.
Not a business plan.

I was helping friends transition into tech — smart, hungry, disciplined people. And they kept hitting the same wall, over and over.

  • 01No money or time for a 4-year degree.
  • 02Online courses dumped videos with no guidance.
  • 03Platforms taught skills, but not outcomes.
  • 04They could build basic projects — but not navigate ambiguity.
  • 05They had no support when they got stuck.
  • 06They could learn… but they couldn't get hired.

So I built the place I wished existed when I was learning. Somewhere you could learn tech, get mentored, use AI properly, ship real projects, and land real jobs — all in one ecosystem, on one path.

What started as a side project became Sigmaschool. Hundreds of graduates later, the path still works. The standard hasn't moved — only the curriculum has, because AI keeps moving the floor.

Learning alone is hard. Learning with guidance, community, and real-world context isn't. That's the entire bet.

— Deric Yee, founder
02

What We Believe

Seven convictions
that survived contact with reality.

We've taught hundreds of students. These are the principles we won't compromise — no matter what the market is doing this quarter.

  1. 01

    Coding is fun. Don't kill it.

    The moment a curriculum makes coding feel like a chore, you've lost. We protect the joy of building, even when the work gets hard.

  2. 02

    Computer science matters. Degrees don't.

    Fundamentals are non-negotiable. The piece of paper that costs four years and six figures is.

  3. 03

    You need real projects. You need to deploy.

    A localhost demo is a draft. Until someone else on the internet can use what you built, it doesn't count as shipped.

  4. 04

    You need a curated path, not more information.

    The internet has too much. The job of a school is to subtract — not add. We tell you what to skip as much as what to learn.

  5. 05

    Learning tech is a depth-first journey.

    Going wide on syntax helps no one. Going deep on one thing — until you can actually defend it — is what compounds.

  6. 06

    It's a marathon, not a sprint.

    Twelve weeks is intense. But the career is decades. We optimise for habits that survive after graduation.

  7. 07

    The fastest route into tech is a real job with real developers.

    No simulation matches working with engineers who care about the code shipping tonight. We aim graduates at that — fast.

03

What We Refuse To Do

Seven things
we won't compromise on.

A great school is defined as much by what it refuses to do as by what it builds. Here's our list.

  1. We refuse to inflate cohort size.

    Quality dies at scale. Every cohort is capped small enough that every student is known by name — and every submission gets reviewed by a real human, not a TA on autopilot.

  2. We refuse to keep instructors who don't ship.

    Every Sigmaschool instructor still writes production code today. We don't employ lecturers who haven't touched a real codebase in two years. The curriculum should be taught by people who use it.

  3. We refuse to graduate students who can't defend their code.

    No Loom walkthrough explaining what you built, no graduation. Period. We'd rather hold a student back and re-cohort them than print a credential that doesn't mean anything.

  4. We refuse to teach what's already obsolete.

    If a framework, pattern, or tool is on the way out, it's out of our curriculum. We rewrite material every cohort. AI moves in weeks — pretending it doesn't serves no one.

  5. We refuse to take placement fees from employers.

    If we got paid by both sides, we'd optimise for placements that hurt you. Your tuition is the only money we touch. The financial alignment is the alignment.

  6. We refuse to admit applicants who won't ship.

    About 30% of applicants get in. That isn't a marketing flex — it's the math of caring about outcomes. Admitting someone who can't commit is unkind to them and unfair to the cohort.

  7. We refuse to compromise the bar.

    We could 10× revenue tomorrow by lowering the standard. We won't. The bar is the moat. The bar is the brand. The bar is the only thing that compounds across cohorts.

04

Our 3R Brand Promise

Three promises.
Each with a real backstop.

Anyone can promise. We bind ourselves to consequences when we miss.

Promise

Reliable

If you don't get hired in tech after graduation, you get unlimited support for one full year — until you do.

Otherwise, 100% of your tuition back.

Promise

Responsive

Get a real answer to your question within 24 hours of asking. Always.

If we miss that — a meal on us.

Promise

Reputable

Our curriculum is updated every cohort. The bar keeps moving up.

Find better slides than ours? We'll Venmo you RM100. We've never paid out.

05

The Team

Real practitioners.
Not lecture-circuit professors.

Every instructor still ships production code. Every team member shows up because they want to be here. This is who you're betting on.

Deric Yee

Founder

Deric Yee

Founder

The guy obsessed with helping people break into tech faster than traditional education ever could.

Why I built this

Because we’re building the most effective, career-focused coding school in Southeast Asia. Real skills, real outcomes, and a team that moves fast, experiments boldly, and cares about student success above everything else.

Boxing, running, lifting, surfing, snowboarding, reading & tinkering with tech

Cassie Linh Ngan Huynh

Cassie Linh Ngan Huynh

Growth Marketeer

Here to learn, grow, and maybe panic a little, in a demure way.

More about Cassie

Why Sigmaschool

I was inspired by the young, open-minded people at Sigma School who genuinely care about shaping the future of education. I believe that learning should be accessible to anyone…

Why EdTech

Tech is everywhere, and it’s changing how we learn too. Traditional education doesn’t fit everyone, but technology can break down barriers, reach people anywhere, and let learners…

Off the clock

Badminton, pilates, reading, watching crime documentaries, arts and crafts like crocheting, clay, drawing and painting 🎨

Amiel Leong

Amiel Leong

Admissions Lead

Always looking for more side quest and areas for improvement.

More about Amiel

Why Sigmaschool

Deric's charisma, enthusiasm, and vision for where Sigma and his other ventures will go. To learn from someone who’s built something amazing in Malaysia, and surround myself with…

Why EdTech

Technology is fantastic because it is constantly evolving, requires continuous learning and adaptability to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive advantage.

Off the clock

Sports like running, gym, bouldering, and martial arts in general. I would love to try out Hyrox and Pilates.

Safa Yousif Abdalla Abakar

Safa Yousif Abdalla Abakar

Software Engineer & Instructor

Obsessed with learning more about the world, others and myself.

More about Safa

Why Sigmaschool

To help people learn the joy of programming.

Why EdTech

Education in the modern age has many opportunities for growth, especially in this dawn of AI. Video calling is accessible, making education much more affordable.

Off the clock

I enjoy reading and training for long distance running.

Daffi

Daffi

Video Editor

A video editor from Indonesia, happily married and a proud dad to one amazing son.

More about Daffi

Why Sigmaschool

I want to join the company that have direct and real impact to society, by providing accelerated pathways to tech careers, fostering skill development, and making education more…

Why EdTech

Education with technology has the potential to transform learning by improve accessibility and interactivity. The integration of online platforms, digital resources, and adaptive…

Off the clock

I like to create video just for fun, and other things is watching film and Series.

Eunice Chen Yun Yin

Eunice Chen Yun Yin

Software Engineer & Teaching Assistant (Intern)

A curious mind who loves turning ideas into impact, chasing meaning in the spaces between learning and creation.

More about Eunice

Why Sigmaschool

I’ve always been drawn to innovative environments, and Sigma School stands out for its fresh, practical take on tech education. I’ve also seen how it empowers people from all…

Why EdTech

I believe education, especially when blended with technology, has the potential to unlock creativity and imagination in ways that traditional methods often can’t. Technology…

Off the clock

Outside of work…

Khant Lin Tun

Khant Lin Tun

Software Engineer & Teaching Assistant

Take it slow, one line at a time.

More about Khant

Why Sigmaschool

- Gain experience in working with an international professional team. - Learning new technologies and trends, improving coding experience. - Making new friends and networking.

Why EdTech

It's going to evolve more. The world has become a village, and everything is connected. Everything is within a hand's reach. Education has become more accessible to everyone. Many…

Off the clock

Swimming, listening to music, learning random stuff

Suwanki

Suwanki

Software Engineer & Teaching Assistant

If I’m not debugging, I’m skating; if I’m not skating, I’m gaming; if I’m not gaming, I’m probably jamming on guitar.

More about Suwanki

Why Sigmaschool

Wanted to learn to code

Why EdTech

Education powered by technology can be incredibly effective—it’s more accessible, personalised, and engaging. But it works best when it complements, not replaces, good teaching…

Off the clock

Modding Video game consoles

Muhammad Danish bin Mohammad Rashidin

Muhammad Danish bin Mohammad Rashidin

Software Engineer

The engineer who never give up

More about Muhammad

Why Sigmaschool

I am inspired to join because Sigma School revolutionize education with tech

Why EdTech

Education with technology is actually a superpower. Nowadays, we have Youtube, udemy and more. Its never been easier to learn something new. Resources are ample, few keystrokes…

Off the clock

Hobbies are mainly gaming, and just build things endlessly

Adam Filchoir

Adam Filchoir

Software Engineer + Instructor

an avid overthinker but also a nerd with a knack for tech

More about Adam

Why Sigmaschool

I want to have the opportunity of sharing the skills and knowledge about something that I am highly passionate and enthusiastic about.

Why EdTech

Students of the current and newer generations will grow up with technology already present. The old way of learning is now outdated, instead of schools pushing away technology,…

Off the clock

I play a lot of rpg video games on my console…

Khansa Tsabitah Ariyani

Khansa Tsabitah Ariyani

Product & UIUX Designer

Hi, I’m a Product & UI/UX Designer who loves transforming ideas into user friendly digital products.

More about Khansa

Why Sigmaschool

I am inspired to join Sigma School because I truly enjoy being part of an education focused environment. There’s something meaningful about helping people grow from starting with…

Why EdTech

I think education, especially with technology is very important. Technology is evolving rapidly, and continuous learning is key to keeping up with these changes. In today’s fast…

Off the clock

Outside of work…

Kan Mun Juen

Kan Mun Juen

Programme Manager & Instructor

Hi! My name is Reagan, and yes it's the same Ronald Reagan name, except I'm not aiming to be the president. Excited to start this new journey with yall!

More about Kan

Why Sigmaschool

The culture and team bonding were what drew me in, and I’m also inspired by one of the company’s mission to give opportunities to people from underprivileged backgrounds.

Why EdTech

Hearing stories of how education in technology has made the younger generation to be less hardworking but at the same time technology has made it so much more acccesible to people…

Off the clock

Mainly volleyball, dog lover, movie buff and I'm a commitee member of a community service club helping underprivileged kids

06

Real Moments

We're a community,
not just a curriculum.

Demo days, meetups, retros, online Buildrooms — proof that Sigmaschool happens in the real world, not just in tabs.

Sigmaschool community gathering at HustleHub

HustleHub meetup

Sigmaschool team in deep discussion

Internal team retro

Sigmaschool team lunch at Lumi

Team lunch at Lumi

Sigmaschool cohort in a learning session

In-person cohort session

Sigmaschool students at HustleHub

Demo day · HustleHub

Sigmaschool live online cohort session

Live Buildroom · Online

Sigmaschool Batch 10 group photo

Cohort 10 graduation

Sigmaschool Batch 8 at IOI Boulevard

Cohort 8 · IOI Boulevard

07

Careers · We're Hiring

We hire
ambitious underdogs.

We're not looking for résumés. We're looking for people who aren't afraid of the unknown and are hungry to explore, learn, and execute. Every day is Day 1.

Day 1 attitudeBuilder, not bystanderAllergic to status quoOutput > opinionsSpeak directly. Move fast.
Apply to join the team

We read every application. We respond — even when it's a no.

Sigmaschool team at work

You read this far.

Now go build something
that proves it.

The next cohort is open. ~30% acceptance. We look for hunger and clarity, not a CV.