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The academies in Indonesia have welcomed students from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds . To date , the cohorts have comprised students from over 90 cities across Indonesia , ranging between 18 and 50-years-old , each of whom brings new ideas and life experiences to app designs and business plans .

Since Indonesia ’ s first Apple Developer Academy launched in Jakarta in 2018 , Apple has opened academies in Surabaya and Batam , and more than 2,000 aspiring developers have completed the programme . As a testament to the academy ’ s impact , 90 % of its graduates have gone on to find meaningful employment in various sectors spanning education , e-commerce , transportation , sustainability and more .

“ We ’ ve seen many times over that a line of code can change the world – and in Indonesia , we ’ re investing in the creativity and skills of people determined to prove it ,” said Tim Cook , Apple ’ s CEO . “ We ’ re excited by the growing developer community in Indonesia , and we look forward to investing in the success of even more coders with our fourth academy in the country .”

The academy ’ s nine-month programme covers the basics of coding , as well as areas such as design , marketing and project management , empowering students with the full suite of skills needed to become world-class entrepreneurs and developers .

To encourage cross-cultural exchange , the Bali campus will accept applications not just from Indonesia , but across the globe , regardless of educational background or coding experience .

Mary Santoso , who joined the academy in 2022 at the age of 38 , founded WonderJack , a neurodiverse-friendly iPad game that trains executive function and mental processes for children . Inspired by her experience witnessing members of her family with dyslexia , the iPad app includes a soothing soundtrack and tactile cards and objects so children can enjoy a stress-free , multisensory learning experience . The team is now collaborating with educational institutions , including an inclusive school in Surabaya , to research and assess the impact of the app .

“ As a stay-at-home mum , the Apple Developer Academy helped me transform and focus on my mission to help children facing learning challenges that are similar to ones my daughter faces ,” Santoso said . “ There , I found a team of learners from different backgrounds who shared my passion for education and inclusivity . The guidance from mentors helped us hone our problem-solving skills and equipped us with the tools to build WonderJack , an app that aims to unlock the potential of all children .”

The academy ’ s curriculum reflects Apple ’ s approach to Challenge Based Learning , encouraging students to address personal , community and global challenges , while designing inclusively to make a positive impact in the world . x

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