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General Assembly

General Assembly

Introduction

At General Assembly, anyone can become job-ready to start a career in coding or data or UX design, by getting the in-demand tech skills in three or eight months. The General Assembly bootcamps are led by instructors who are expert practitioners in their field, supported by a career services platform to find a job you can love, and enhanced by a network of 100,000+ grads across the world.

The bootcamps are beginner-friendly programs with little or no prerequisites. Students talk to the General Assembly admissions team to explore their background, career goals, learning style, scholarship eligibility, and financing options that best fit their needs. As a graduate, you’ll have a portfolio of individual and team-based projects that show your job readiness to hiring managers a career services platform to guide you on your job search, and a network of professionals that have transformed their careers.

Mission

The General Assembly mission is to foster a global community of individuals empowered to pursue the work they love. Our vision is to become a company recognized around the world for building transparent pathways to the industry’s most transformational work. We do so by:

  • Delivering best-in-class, practical education in technology, business, data, and design.
  • Providing access to opportunities that build skills, confidence, and freedom in one’s career.
  • Growing a worldwide network of entrepreneurs, practitioners, and participants who are
    invested in one another’s success.

Your Best Path to a New Tech Career

Make the Right Connections

Tap into a nearly 100,000-strong network of alumni from top tech companies around the world — plus a global hiring partner network of nearly 20,000 top employers that trust GA grads. As part of the Adecco Group, we have unmatched reach — for unmatched career opportunities.

Be Job-ready From Day One

Get the real, hands-on tech skills you need to start a new career or move into a new role — plus the soft skills you need to be job-ready before your first day even hits.

Learn From Industry PROS

Learn from instructors with real-world experience at top tech companies. They’ve been there — and they know what top employers are looking for in tech talent.

Get Career Coaching to Fuel Success

Work one-on-one with a dedicated career coach — and get the guidance you need to crush your career goals.

Admissions

Admissions Policy and Procedure

Admission into any General Assembly course, except for those offered in Georgia, requires that the student have a high school diploma or equivalent (General Education Diploma — GED) or a diploma from an institution of higher education accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. General Assembly does not admit ability-to-benefit students.

International Students and English Language Services

General Assembly does not offer visa services to prospective students from other countries or English language services. General Assembly also does not vouch for student status or any associated charges. General Assembly does not offer English as a Second Language instruction. All instruction occurs in English. English language proficiency is documented by:

  • The Admissions interview.
  • Receipt of prior education documentation, as stated in the Admissions Policy.
  • Receipt of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination score of 80 or higher for the Internet-based test and 550 or higher for the paper-based test.

Admissions Procedure

Our Admissions process is designed to elicit the core traits we’ve seen help students succeed in and after the program. After you apply, we review it and move select applicants forward to a phone interview. During this interview, we’ll learn more about your background, and you’ll have the chance to ask questions. If the phone interview is successful, we’ll move you on to a diagnostic assessment and/or pre-admit work (if applicable to your chosen course).

Once you have completed all requisite steps in this process, you will receive confirmation of your admission from your Admissions representative.

Scholarships and Funding

How to Afford GA

Potential is not defined by financial status — opportunity should be no different. At the General Assembly, we believe everyone should be able to access a high-growth tech career. Investing in education is a big step, that’s why we offer a range of financing.

Options at a Glance

Financing should never prevent you from starting a fulfilling career. Regardless of where you are in your education journey, our financing options were designed with you in mind. Here is a breakdown of our options:

Installment Plan

Spread out your tuition payments throughout your course in installments.

Loans

Apply for a loan with one of our industry-best lending partners.

Income Share Loan (ISL)

Defer tuition payment and repay as a percentage of your income once you land a job earning at least $40,000/year.¹

GI Bill® Benefit

Veterans can use their GI Bill® benefit to learn at select U.S. campuses.

Employer Sponsorship

Have your employer cover the cost of your program with workplace education benefits.

Scholarships

Social impact programs and tuition discounts level the field for underrepresented communities.

Student Testimonials

Why study at General Assembly

Inspiration

Shape how people think and learn, from junior developers to employees of Fortune 500 companies.

Community

Collaborate with smart, passionate peers to achieve goals and grow our business.

Growth

Develop professional skills through mentorship, career development, and free GA classes.

Benefits

Balance work and life with generous paid time off, parental leave, and more.

English Language Requirements

Certify your English proficiency with PTE. The faster, fairer, simpler English test, accepted by thousands of universities around the world. PTE, Do it worry-free!

Locations

  • Toronto

    Adelaide Street West, 331, M5V 1R5, Toronto

  • London

    GA London, The Relay Building 1st Floor, 114 Whitechapel High Street London, E1 7PT, London

  • Manama

    Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance Building 1306, 346 Rd 4625, Manama, Bahrain, 4625, Manama

    • New York

      GA NYC (Manhattan), Classrooms 10, East 21st Street New York , 10010, New York

    • Paris

      3 rue de Rossini , 75009, Paris

    • Sydney

      1 Market Street, Podium Building (entry via Kent Street, to the red-brick building, next to My Lua) Sydney, NSW, 2000, Sydney

    • Singapore

      79 Anson Rd, Level 20, 079906, Singapore

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