Meet Our Students
Meet the future leaders of technology
Coding Lab® Presents: Step into a world of innovation and boundless creativity with our extraordinary students from our coding classes. Witness the awe-inspiring journey of these young minds as they go from creating captivating games and mobile apps to achieving remarkable milestones, such as winning an Olympiad award in less than six months after learning to code. The next young talent could be your child, ready to embark on an extraordinary coding adventure. Join us and be part of their incredible success story!
Poh Aqil Abidin, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25
Poh Aqil Abidin, 11, showcases his App Inventor project, 'App Meng’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!
"App Meng is a fun educational game app inspired by the enrichment activities that Singapore zoo have done for the development of the orangutans. I was amazed by the amount of effort that Singapore zoo have put to it. The information I have learnt has definitely got me hooked into finding out more about the orangutans and what I can do to help them. Just like how Ah Meng helped paved the way for the Orangutan conservation efforts, I do hope my app will be able to do the same for the orangutans." - Poh Aqil Abidin
With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Aqil’s project and video presentation earned him the Gold, Most Creative, and Social Impact Award in the Senior Category! 🏆
Tan Hong Liang, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25
Tan Hong Liang, 11, showcases his App Inventor project, 'Zoo_Pedia’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!
"My project was created to help visitors navigate around the zoo, educate them about the animals in different zones of the zoo, and provide them with information about certain animals in the zoo. It has a detailed map, information about the animal zones in the zoo, information about some of the animals in the zoo, and a fun game to play!" - Tan Hong Liang
With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Tan Hong Liang’s project and video presentation earned him the Silver Award in the Senior Category! 🏆
Nakamura Shinji, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 24/25
Nakamura Shinji, 11, showcases his App Inventor project, 'Catch the Poachers!’, for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 24/25!
"Many animals are going extinct because of illegal poaching. As a player, you are tasked with an important mission to protect the animals by catching the poachers. When playing my game, you will be introduced to the animals which are under the care of Singapore Zoo and learn interesting facts about them. This game covers the topics - Animals Under Care, Education and Singapore Zoo. Through “Catch the Poachers”, I hope you will learn more about many different animals and try to protect them." - Nakamura Shinji
With a passion for coding and protecting animals, Shinji’s project and video presentation earned him the Gold and Most Innovative Award in the Senior Category! 🏆
National Microsoft Minecraft Cup Tokyo 2024 (Ages 10-12) - Encouragement Award
We're proud to announce that our Ages 10-12 Coding Lab Creators of the Future team has won the Encouragement Award!
#CodingLabStudents: Isaac Guan Bozhang, HCIC 2024 Platinum Winner
From flipping through a Scratch book at age eight to winning the top prize at the Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 - only awarded to the top 1.5% of participants, Isaac’s coding journey has been nothing short of remarkable!
What started as simple experimentation quickly turned into an insatiable passion for programming. Whether he's building games or tinkering with code to understand how things work, Isaac has developed a deep appreciation for coding that extends beyond competition wins. His ability to push himself, experiment, and problem-solve makes him an inspiring young coder to watch. Learn more about Isaac through this interview here!
#CodingLabStudents: Ong Zi Xun, HCIC 2024 Bronze Winner
At just a year into his coding journey, Ong Zi Xun has already proven his mettle by clinching the Bronze award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024.
Zi Xun’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and the pursuit of his passions. Initially introduced to coding during a school holiday camp, he quickly developed a deep interest in it, fueled by his love for games and creativity.
Despite facing challenges, like not getting into his first-choice robotics club, Zi Xun didn’t let setbacks deter him. Instead, he turned to coding as an outlet to explore his love for technology and problem-solving.
#CodingLabStudents: Yii Kia Shian, HCIC 2024 Silver Winner
Meet Kia Shian, a passionate young coder who has been exploring the world of programming since the age of 7!
His dedication and creativity have led him to achieve remarkable milestones, including winning the Silver Award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 as well as the Gold and Judge’s Choice - Best Presentation Award at the International Coding Showcase 2023.
#CodingLabStudents: Alicia Khong, 12, MIT AI & Education Summit 1st Prize Winner
Meet Alicia, an inspiring young coder whose dedication to STEM has earned her a Direct School Admission (DSA) offer to her preferred schools and won her various awards in both the local and global stage - the 1st Prize in the prestigious MIT AI & Education Summit, and the Silver Award in the International Coding Showcase 2023!
Starting her journey in coding out of curiosity at the age of 7, Alicia’s passion has evolved into a creative pursuit that allows her to explore new ideas and make a difference.
From coding impactful projects to advocating for environmental change through her games, Alicia exemplifies the resilience, creativity, and critical thinking skills that coding brings. Read her blog here as she shares her journey and advice for young learners preparing for DSA or just beginning their coding adventures.
#CodingLabStudents: Lim Chen Kai, 12, HCIC 2024 Bronze Winner
Meet Chen Kai, a talented young coder whose determination and passion for learning have led him to significant accomplishments, including the Bronze Award at the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) and a successful DSA offer to the School of Science and Technology (SST) for 2025!
From his early days with Scratch to his dedication to mastering coding languages like Python, Chen Kai’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and curiosity. Read his blog to learn more about how Chen Kai overcame challenges, honed his skills, and continues to follow his coding dreams.
#CodingLabStudents: Tan Yap, 12, HCIC 2024 Platinum Winner
Tan Yap’s coding journey began when she was just in preschool, sparked by a robotics class that piqued her curiosity. Since then, her passion for coding has grown immensely, from Scratch to Python, and now exploring languages like JavaScript and C++. She has even competed in the prestigious Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024 and won the Platinum award in her first-ever competition, only awarded to the top 1.5% of participants — an achievement that speaks volumes about her dedication and drive!
Learn more about Tan Yap’s journey and her inspiring insights into the world of coding here!
#CodingLabStudents: Aiden Breva, 12, HCIC 2024 Silver Winner, NJCO Bronze Winner
Aiden’s coding journey began at a young age and has led him to remarkable achievements, including winning a Silver award at the Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2024, as well as a Bronze award at the National Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (NJCO), ranking high despite competing against many other older participants in secondary school level and above!
Read more about his story here!
#CodingLabStudents: Prabir Balchandani, 13, HCIC 2023 Platinum Winner
Today, we are introducing Prabir, an aspiring 13-year-old coder who clinched the Top Platinum Award for the Hwa Chong Info-Communications Challenge (HCIC) 2023, which is only awarded to the top 1.5% of the participants!
Read more about his coding journey here!
#CodingLabStudents: Winston Ang, 13, St. Andrew’s Secondary School
Today, we are introducing Winston, an aspiring 13-year-old coder who kickstarted his coding journey with us and got into St. Andrew’s Secondary School via DSA with coding, right here at Coding Lab!
Winston started coding at the tender age of 7. The passage of time stands as a testament to his unwavering determination and perseverance throughout the years. It is with great pride that we celebrate his remarkable achievements, as his consistent effort culminated in a well-deserved Distinction and Judges’ Choice (Most Creative) Award in the International Coding Showcase (ICS) 2022!
Learn more about Winston’s coding journey with us at Coding Lab here!
#CodingLabStudents: Lucas Tan, 13, St. Joseph’s Institution
At Coding Lab, we are passionate about empowering our students to reach new heights and commemorating the remarkable achievements of our students. Introducing our #CodingLabStudent of the month, Lucas Tan, 13, who is currently attending St. Joseph’s Institution after successfully gaining an offer through DSA via coding!
Lucas also has gained various coding achievements, such as the Silver Award in the Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2023 and the Judge’s Choice Award in the International Coding Showcase (ICS) 2022.
Read more about his coding journey here!
#CodingLabStudents: Chen Feng, 12, Rosyth Primary School
At Coding Lab, we are passionate about empowering our students to reach new heights and commemorating the remarkable achievements of our students. Prepare to be inspired as we introduce you to Chen Feng, 12, from Rosyth Primary School.
Distinction and Judges' Choice (Most Promising Coder) Award at the International Coding Showcase (ICS) 2022? ✅ Silver award at the reputable Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC) 2023? ✅ There’s nothing our amazing coder cannot do!
Read more about his coding journey here!
#CodingLabStudents: Jacob Xu, 13, NUS High School, HCIC 2023 Gold Award Winner
Meet Jacob, a diligent 13-year-old coder who won the Gold Award in the Hwa Chong Infocomm Challenge (HCIC 2023), achieved a Distinction and Judges’ Choice (Best Presentation) Award at the International Coding Showcase (ICS) 2022, and is currently attending NUS High School, which he got into via DSA!
Earlier in February 2024, Jacob’s team - Team Coding Lab Urban Coders (Ages 13 to 18) -comprising students from Singapore and Japan beat more than 500 teams (and 10,000 participants) to snag the Best Programming Award in the final competition! Jacob was selected to represent his team and share about their project at the final competition, and even had the chance to tour the Microsoft Japan HQ in Shinagawa, Tokyo. 🤩
Read more about his coding journey here!
Shinji Nakamura, 10 | Senior Category | ICS 2023
Shinji Nakamura, 10, presents his App Inventor coding project ‘The Math Game’ for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 2023.
"The Math Game is in line with UN’s SDG4 (Quality Education). Your addition and multiplication skills will improve when you play this intensely fun and exciting game. Collect numbers by catching them with your game character. Add or multiply the numbers caught to clear the level. It gets more challenging as you proceed to a higher level. Avoid touching the durian. Personalise your game by changing characters or uploading your own picture. You are the winner after clearing all 15 levels. Have fun!" - Shinji Nakamura
Shinji Nakamura’s project and video presentation earned him a Platinum and Judges' Choice (Most Innovative) in the Senior category.
Jaelyn Chng, 10 | Senior Category | ICS 2023
Jaelyn Chng, 10, presents her App Inventor coding project ‘Cinnamoroll Conserves Water’ for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 2023.
"A captivating, educational game fostering water conservation awareness. Players control Cinnamoroll using the Accelerometer to save every droplet of water. Through engaging gameplay, this game aims to illuminate the importance of water conservation, inspiring real-world action for a more sustainable future." - Jaelyn Chng
Jaelyn Chng’s project and video presentation earned her a Silver and Judges' Choice (Best Design) in the Senior category.
Trinity Han Jie Xin, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 2023
Trinity Han Jie Xin, 11, presents her App Inventor coding project ‘Exercise App for the Elderly’ for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 2023.
"My app encourages the elderly to take daily walks and exercise more." - Trinity Han Jie Xin
Trinity Han Jie Xin’s project and video presentation earned her a Silver and Judges' Choice (Most Promising Coder) in the Senior category.
Ang Pei Yee, 11 | Senior Category | ICS 2023
Ang Pei Yee, 11, presents her Python coding project ‘Math Quiz2’ for Coding Lab’s International Coding Showcase 2023.
"The project offers an engaging math quiz designed to test your skills in multiplication, division, subtraction, and addition. Additionally, you have the flexibility to choose the difficulty level that best suits your abilities." - Ang Pei Yee
Ang Pei Yee’s project and video presentation earned her a Silver award in the Senior category.