Apply Now➔
  1. Home
  2. News
  3. Take a dip in the Winter Piscine

Take a dip in the Winter Piscine

5.2.2024

A busy and collaborative coding lab at Hive Helsinki during the Winter Piscine 2024. Students are actively working on Apple iMac computers, with many engaged in peer-to-peer learning and discussions. This dynamic environment showcases the hands-on approach to tech education in Helsinki, Finland.

Due to high demand Hive Helsinki is this year hosting two Winter Piscines; one in January and one in February, with a total of 220 new applicants. These are already fully booked, but if you´re interested in studying at Hive there are several Piscines coming up during the summer of 2024.

What Piscine?

A long line of enthusiastic prospective students waiting to register for the Hive Winter Piscine 2024 in Helsinki, Finland. Two Hive staff members are at the check-in desks, assisting participants with laptops. This image captures the excitement and high demand for our immersive coding education program.

The Piscine (that’s French for swimming pool) is the final step of applying to Hive Helsinki. It is not just another coding bootcamp but an immersive four-week training on campus that will give you a taste of the way we work. You’ll be coding your heart out with other candidates, all hoping to earn the same prize: to enroll as a full-time student at Hive Helsinki.

A wide shot of an audience at the Hive Winter Piscine 2024 in Helsinki, attentively listening to a speaker on stage. The large screen behind the presenter displays "Welcome to the Piscine" and a DNA-like graphic. This image captures the engaging start of our intensive coding program in Finland.

Diversity in every byte

The Piscine is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and experiences. No matter where you come from or what your story is, you’re welcome. This diversity makes the learning environment rich, fun, and unique. For the February Piscine we are proudly welcoming an all time high of non-male applicants: 47,23%!

A diverse group of Hive Helsinki students engaged in a relaxed, circular discussion during the Winter Piscine 2024. They are seated on beanbags and chairs in a modern lounge area, highlighting the collaborative and community-focused learning environment at our Helsinki campus in Finland.

At Hive Helsinki we have no other application criteria than an age limit of 18 years. No prior experience, education or certification is needed. As long as you are 18 years old and ready to put in a real effort, you can apply.

A small group of Hive Helsinki students enjoying pizza and drinks around a table during a social break at the Winter Piscine 2024. They are smiling and interacting, showcasing the friendly and inclusive community atmosphere that complements the intensive coding education in Helsinki, Finland.

Peer-to-peer learning

Hive Helsinki is no ordinary school – there are no teachers, books or lectures. Instead our students work together on real life projects, helping each other advance by seeking and sharing knowledge.

ive Helsinki students gathered around Apple iMac computers during the Winter Piscine 2024, actively engaged in peer-to-peer learning and problem-solving. Some individuals are leaning in to observe a screen, demonstrating the collaborative and hands-on nature of our coding education in Helsinki, Finland.

This cultivates collaboration and fosters the proactive problem solving skills that enable our graduates to hit the floor running when they transition into work life after the studies.

Are you looking for a career change and want to learn to code? Read more about how to apply and get started on your journey to become a world-class coder!

How to apply
Feedback