The test

The first step in the Codam journey is to create an account and to complete the online game. It's impossible to play the game on a mobile device because it only works on a laptop or desktop computer.

The game consists of 2 puzzles where applicants work their way through multiple levels. It takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete both tests. Since you cannot pause the games, please make sure you've scheduled enough time before starting. Create an account to find a more detailed explanation of the first level, or start your test right away!

The Selection Piscine

The last step in the application process is the Selection Piscine. The word Piscine means “swimming pool” in French. We believe that everyone can learn how to swim by jumping into the water; and are applying the same theory to programming. During the Selection Piscine, ‘Pisciners’ (candidates, you!) will dive into the world of coding. By working through challenging projects and solving daily assignments alongside and together with your peers, you can find out if Codam’s peer-to-peer learning methodology suits you.

The Selection Piscines take place every summer. It is an immersive program with the mission to bring you, together with over a hundred other candidates to Codam to spend four weeks, seven days a week, day and night (including weekends) coding your heart out.

After the selection month, Codam carefully evaluates each candidate to determine if they are a good match for the Codam curriculum. There is no way to prepare for a Piscine. We only recommended that you get plenty of rest beforehand and be ready to interact and learn a lot!

Cooperation and enthusiasm are two of the critical factors that will help you make it through the Selection Piscine. It is crucial to know that the Piscine is by no means a competition. There is no set number of places available at Codam up for grabs.


Already excited? Watch the Let's Dive in video to see how Codam students have experienced their Selection Piscine.

DISCOVER THE PISCINE WITH #CODAM

Discover it with #Codam

There’s a first time for everything—or at least, a first time for trying a new flavor. We are looking forward to this week: Wednesday because it’s Codam's bubble tea day tradition. Don’t Judge.🍭 #bubbleteawednesday

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Swimming is easier when you don't have to walk in wet clothes. 🙆 #amazingjune. 3rd week, 1.5 weeks to go! We can do it.

Here’s to summer and the amazing June 2021 group✌️🐠

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When you're neck deep in code and need a small mid-afternoon treat. Popsicles are always around when you need them most. #codelicios 🍧

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So many people, so many different personalities, just one thing in common: The desire to improve their coding skills. 🐱‍💻

On the first day of the piscine, we ask the students what they want to learn. At the end of the piscine, they receive their own card home.

¿Qué quieres aprender?

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Oh hey, what a line! Hard to believe today is already the July piscine! Whooop! This month, show us your at-the-poolside cool-and-calm self 🏊‍♂️ !

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No caption needed, right? 💯

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After the final exam, before the Pisciners leave, we ask them what they will take home from this experience. It’s always inspiring to see how candidates transform in so many ways—in their thinking and abilities, skills and relationships—within a one-month sprint.

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Congrats @riberellen!

We are so excited to see you back at CODAM! 👋🏼

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READY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN?

Don’t miss the Selection Piscines! Mark these dates in your calendar and start your application process as soon as possible.