Find out more.
Find out more.
The recording of the Swift Accelerator programme briefing is now available.
If you have any questions, email us at hello@swiftinsg.org.
Key Dates
Key Dates
22 January: Applications Open
8 February: Programme Briefing
15 February: Swift Design-athon
23 February, 11pm: Applications Close
25 February: Evaluation Activity Notification
28 February to 2 March: Evaluation Activity
5 March: Results Released
22 January: Applications Open
8 February: Programme Briefing
15 February: Swift Design-athon
23 February, 11pm: Applications Close
25 February: Evaluation Activity Notification
28 February to 2 March: Evaluation Activity
5 March: Results Released
Morning & Afternoon Cohort
Morning & Afternoon Cohort
Find a time that works for you.
Find a time that works for you.
Can’t make it for morning sessions? Starting in 2024, we opened a brand new lesson slot in the afternoon to accommodate you!
Do note: The programme runs for 180 hours, and requires an 80% attendance rate.
Can’t make it for morning sessions? Starting in 2024, we opened a brand new lesson slot in the afternoon to accommodate you!
Do note: The programme runs for 180 hours, and requires an 80% attendance rate.
*The schedule is subject to change.
*The schedule is subject to change.
3 Challenges.
180 hours.
A whole lot of fun.
3 Challenges.
180 hours.
A whole lot of fun.
App development goes beyond just writing code. It requires creativity, research, and design thinking to create an app that makes a difference.
This 180-hour course is divided into 3 exciting challenges. Each challenge is your chance to put your newly acquired skills into action, working alongside fellow students to dream up, design, build, and present your own app.
App development goes beyond just writing code. It requires creativity, research, and design thinking to create an app that makes a difference.
This 180-hour course is divided into 3 exciting challenges. Each challenge is your chance to put your newly acquired skills into action, working alongside fellow students to dream up, design, build, and present your own app.
Applying for Swift Accelerator
Applying for Swift Accelerator
Application Process
Application Process
Part 1
Part 1
Application Form
Application Form
Applications close on 23 February, 11pm.
The form will take about an hour to complete.
The form contains several questions to gauge your suitability for the programme. These questions include:
Coding and Logic: 4 questions
Design: 2 questions
Written: 2 essay questions
Please attempt these questions in examination conditions. Do not discuss the questions, look up answers, or share the answers.
This will allow us to best evaluate if Swift Accelerator is right for you.
Applications close on 23 February, 11pm.
The form will take about an hour to complete.
The form contains several questions to gauge your suitability for the programme. These questions include:
Coding and Logic: 4 questions
Design: 2 questions
Written: 2 essay questions
Please attempt these questions in examination conditions. Do not discuss the questions, look up answers, or share the answers.
This will allow us to best evaluate if Swift Accelerator is right for you.
Part 2
Evaluation Activity
Evaluation Activity
After reviewing your application, selected applicants will be asked to join us for an evaluation activity.
You will be notified by 25 February if we require you to join us for the evaluation activity.
This 45-minute activity will be conducted virtually, on Zoom, from 28 February to 2 March and is intended to help us better understand you and how you work.
Do note that an invitation to the evaluation activity is not an indication of acceptance to the programme. Application results will release on 5 March by the end of the day.
After reviewing your application, selected applicants will be asked to join us for an evaluation activity.
You will be notified by 25 February if we require you to join us for the evaluation activity.
This 45-minute activity will be conducted virtually, on Zoom, from 28 February to 2 March and is intended to help us better understand you and how you work.
Do note that an invitation to the evaluation activity is not an indication of acceptance to the programme. Application results will release on 5 March by the end of the day.
The Swift Accelerator Alumni Community
The Swift Accelerator Alumni Community
More than just a class.
More than just a class.
The Swift Accelerator Community Conference 2023 was an event planned and hosted by the alumni community for students in the programme in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates to connect and collaborate.
The Swift Accelerator Community Conference 2023 was an event planned and hosted by the alumni community for students in the programme in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates to connect and collaborate.
This programme is supported by our extraordinary alumni community. From planning events to mentoring groups, these alumni have played a pivotal role in the last 7 years, helping to shape Swift Accelerator.
This programme is supported by our extraordinary alumni community. From planning events to mentoring groups, these alumni have played a pivotal role in the last 7 years, helping to shape Swift Accelerator.
Your journey ahead.
Your journey ahead.
Designed by an incredible team of Apple Certified Trainers, refined over 7 years.
Designed by an incredible team of Apple Certified Trainers, refined over 7 years.
Unit 0
Intro to Project Journal
Get started prototyping and designing an app!
Unit 1
Intro to SwiftUI
Introduction to Xcode, Composing Views, Stacks, Modifiers
Unit 2
Swift Language 1
Variables, Types, Operators, Printing, Interpolation, Functions & Conditionals
Unit 3
Interactivity in SwiftUI
Buttons, States in SwiftUI, Conditional Rendering & Animations
Unit 4
Presenting Your Apps
Learn how to tell a story with your app!
Unit 5
Intro to Challenge 2
Get started prototyping and designing a project for Challenge 2!
Unit 6
Swift Language 2
Arrays, Structures & Closures
Unit 7
Array Apps with Structs
Create a project with Structures, Arrays, Sheets, Alerts, and more!
Unit 8
Version Control
Learn to make use of tools like Git and GitHub to keep track of project versions!
Unit 9
Intro to Challenge 3
The third and final challenge! Learn to come up with app ideas that make an impact.
Unit 10
Swift Language 3
Loops, Optionals, Computed Properties, Enumerations & Switch-Case
Unit 11
Further SwiftUI
ForEach, Refactoring, and even more views!
Unit 12
Intro to MVVM
Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM), Create-Read-Update-Delete (CRUD) & Persistence!
Unit 13
Swift Packages
Learn to integrate 3rd party libraries with Swift Packages.
What you'll need.
What you'll need.
What you'll need.
Curiosity & Imagination
Be ready to explore, experiment, and embrace new ideas!
Curiosity & Imagination
Be ready to explore, experiment, and embrace new ideas!
Curiosity & Imagination
Be ready to explore, experiment, and embrace new ideas!
Apple Silicon MacBook
Running on macOS Sonoma or later. If you do not have access to one, we will aim to loan one out to you.
Check your device.
Apple Silicon MacBook
Running on macOS Sonoma or later. If you do not have access to one, we will aim to loan one out to you.
Check your device.
Apple Silicon MacBook
Running on macOS Sonoma or later. If you do not have access to one, we will aim to loan one out to you.
Check your device.
Commitment
This is a 180-hour programme across 9 months, with an 80% attendance requirement. Check the schedule carefully.
Commitment
This is a 180-hour programme across 9 months, with an 80% attendance requirement. Check the schedule carefully.
Commitment
This is a 180-hour programme across 9 months, with an 80% attendance requirement. Check the schedule carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the programme cost anything to join?
What is the time commitment for the programme?
Must students be from the Infocomm/Media/AV Club to join?
Can Sec 4s/JC students join?
Do I need a Mac for the programme?
I'm from an international school/non-MOE school, can I take part in the programme?
What's the difference between this and Swift Explorers?
If I do not get an invitation to the evaluation activity does that mean I got rejected?
Does the programme cost anything to join?
What is the time commitment for the programme?
Must students be from the Infocomm/Media/AV Club to join?
Can Sec 4s/JC students join?
Do I need a Mac for the programme?
I'm from an international school/non-MOE school, can I take part in the programme?
What's the difference between this and Swift Explorers?
If I do not get an invitation to the evaluation activity does that mean I got rejected?
Does the programme cost anything to join?
What is the time commitment for the programme?
Must students be from the Infocomm/Media/AV Club to join?
Can Sec 4s/JC students join?
Do I need a Mac for the programme?
I'm from an international school/non-MOE school, can I take part in the programme?
What's the difference between this and Swift Explorers?
If I do not get an invitation to the evaluation activity does that mean I got rejected?
Any other questions? Drop us an email at hello@swiftinsg.org.
Any other questions? Drop us an email at hello@swiftinsg.org.
Applications are now open!
Applications are now open!
Applications for the Class of 2025 open from now till 23 February 2025 (11pm). If you have any questions, drop us an email at hello@swiftinsg.org or join us at our online briefing session.
There are three parts to the application form:
About You. These are questions about you and your school.
Application Test. Please attempt these under exam conditions — do not discuss, look up the answers, or share your answers. Thank you for ensuring the integrity of the selection process.
Coding and Logic: 4 questions
Design: 2 questions
Written: 2 essay questions
Evaluation Activity Availability. You'll be asked about your availability for an evaluation activity. This 45-minute activity will be conducted virtually, on Zoom, from 28 February to 2 March and is intended to help us better understand you and how you work. You will be notified by 25 Feburary if you are required to join the evaluation activity.
Applications for the Class of 2025 open from now till 23 February 2025 (11pm). If you have any questions, drop us an email at hello@swiftinsg.org or join us at our online briefing session.
There are three parts to the application form:
About You. These are questions about you and your school.
Application Test. Please attempt these under exam conditions — do not discuss, look up the answers, or share your answers. Thank you for ensuring the integrity of the selection process.
Coding and Logic: 4 questions
Design: 2 questions
Written: 2 essay questions
Evaluation Activity Availability. You'll be asked about your availability for an evaluation activity. This 45-minute activity will be conducted virtually, on Zoom, from 28 February to 2 March and is intended to help us better understand you and how you work. You will be notified by 25 Feburary if you are required to join the evaluation activity.