Why Choose Us?

From humble beginnings in a small co-working space, Dewa Coach emerged in 2015 when three passionate educators noticed a critical gap between traditional learning methods and the digital fluency needed in today's world. They envisioned an educational center where students could learn complex concepts through engaging mobile game development, combining creativity with technical skills in an environment where curiosity thrived. Starting with just twelve students and two basic game development courses, the center quickly gained recognition for its unique approach of placing students at the heart of the learning process. Dewa Coach's educational platform evolved substantially over the years, now featuring a comprehensive ecosystem called "GameLearn" that integrates project-based learning with real-world applications. Students progress through carefully designed modules that teach everything from basic coding concepts to advanced game mechanics and user psychology, all while building their own functional games. The platform uniquely combines synchronous workshops with asynchronous learning tools, allowing students to collaborate in virtual development studios mimicking professional environments. What truly distinguishes GameLearn is its adaptive feedback system that responds to each student's learning pace and style, offering personalized guidance rather than standardized instruction. Partnerships with local universities and tech companies have been instrumental in Dewa Coach's growth trajectory. Their collaboration with Jakarta Technical University led to the development of accredited game design curricula now used across three provinces, while their work with Gamelab Indonesia created internship pipelines that have helped over 200 students transition into professional roles. Perhaps most impactful was their 2019 partnership with the Ministry of Education, which brought their mobile game development workshops to underserved rural schools, effectively democratizing access to digital literacy education beyond urban centers. When the pandemic struck in 2020, Dewa Coach faced an existential crisis as their hands-on, collaborative teaching model seemed impossible to maintain in a remote environment. Rather than merely surviving this challenge, the team fundamentally reimagined their approach, developing "GameJam Pods" – small, connected learning communities where students collaborated virtually on game projects while receiving mentorship from industry professionals working remotely. They distributed hardware kits to students without access to necessary technology and created low-bandwidth versions of their teaching materials. This adaptation not only preserved their educational model but unexpectedly expanded their reach to seven new regions previously inaccessible due to geographic limitations. Today, Dewa Coach stands as a testament to educational innovation, having guided over 7,000 students through their programs with a remarkable 78% going on to careers in game development, software engineering, or related creative technology fields. Their once-small collection of educational games has grown into a library of over 200 student-created applications, many addressing real community challenges – from environmental education games used in elementary schools to healthcare applications supporting rural clinics. As they look toward their next chapter, Dewa Coach continues expanding their "GameForChange" initiative, where students develop games addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, proving that education centered on creativity and purpose can transform not just students, but communities at large.