#CodingLabStudents: Caleb Asher Kusumo, 12-Year-Old NOI 2025 Bronze Medallist!

At just 12 years old, Caleb has done something truly remarkable — earning a Bronze Award at the National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI) 2025, one of Singapore’s most challenging coding competitions! Tackling advanced algorithmic problems written for secondary and JC students, Caleb stood shoulder to shoulder with some of the nation’s brightest and came away with a medal to show for it.

Caleb’s journey has been all about trying a lot of things. As a homeschooled student, he’s had the freedom to explore his interests. He has over 1,500 books that his mum lovingly collected, and aside from robotics, he also loves business and economics, swimming, and trying new food. Through it all, Caleb enjoys taking on new challenges and sees something new to learn every day. His story reminds us that childhood is meant for exploring, and that learning, at its best, is filled with laughter, joy, and wide-eyed excitement. Let’s find out more about his coding journey in his blog here!