Alpha and Beta, every year.

Two cohorts run each calendar year. Alpha classes learn from March to May; Beta classes from September to November — 24 programme weeks within one calendar year. Each cohort is named for the year it runs — for example, Alpha Class of 2027 and Beta Class of 2027.

Cohort 2027-A

Alpha Class of 2027

Applications opening soon

The pilot cohort. Alpha classes run for 12 weeks from March to May, with graduation in June. Applications are open for three months so that every application receives a rigorous, unhurried review.

Applications open: 2 November 2026 at 09:00 CET (Europe/Rome)
Application deadline: 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Rome)
Decision period: 1 February 2027 – 12 February 2027
Onboarding: 22 February 2027
Programme starts: 1 March 2027
Programme ends: 23 May 2027
Graduation: 5 June 2027
Cohort size: Up to 40 learners
Tuition: Published before applications open

All times are shown in the cohort time zone (Europe/Rome). Dates may change; this page always shows the current schedule.

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Cohort 2027-B

Beta Class of 2027

Applications opening soon

Beta classes run for 12 weeks from September to November, with graduation in December — so both cohorts' 24 weeks fall within the same calendar year. Applications are open for three months.

Applications open: 3 May 2027 at 09:00 CEST (Europe/Rome)
Application deadline: 31 July 2027 at 23:59 CEST (Europe/Rome)
Decision period: 2 August 2027 – 13 August 2027
Onboarding: 30 August 2027
Programme starts: 6 September 2027
Programme ends: 28 November 2027
Graduation: 11 December 2027
Cohort size: Up to 40 learners
Tuition: Published before applications open

All times are shown in the cohort time zone (Europe/Rome). Dates may change; this page always shows the current schedule.

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