42 Belgium

42 Belgium is an innovative, free tech campus in Brussels and Antwerp that prepares people for careers in software, AI, cybersecurity, and other areas of the tech industry through peer-to-peer, project-based learning. It is not a traditional school: students learn at their own pace in a 24/7 environment, with no teachers, no classrooms, and no tuition fees. Admission does not require a diploma or prior coding experience, only motivation, and the campus is open to people aged 18+ who are allowed to work or study in the EU. 42 Belgium is part of the international 42 network, which connects learners across campuses worldwide. (42belgium.be ) What the company does 42 Belgium offers an immersive tech education model built around real coding challenges, collaborative learning, and gamified progression. The programme begins with the Piscine, a four-week, full-time selection sprint that introduces students to the peer-to-peer, project-based method. Students develop technical and soft skills by solving practical problems, and the campuses in Brussels and Antwerp are open around the clock so learners can set their own rhythm. (42belgium.be ) Who makes up the team According to 42 Belgium, students learn with and from each other rather than from appointed teachers. The team does not teach in the traditional sense; it supports, guides, and helps ensure that each student can grow in the best possible conditions. The wider 42 network is also described as an international community of peers, alumni, and changemakers, with more than 25,000 active students across more than 50 campuses worldwide. (42belgium.be ) Company mission 42 Belgium says its mission is to make digital skills accessible to everyone, regardless of prior education, background, or financial situation. The school is designed to be inclusive, free for all students, and supported by partners that help fund the programme and create additional opportunities such as internships, company visits, and workshops. (42belgium.be )