From First Student at Beyond Code Academy to Phillips Exeter Academy

Congratulations to Krittidej Wittayavanichai (Max)!

We proudly congratulate Krittidej Wittayavanichai (Max)—Beyond Code Academy's very first student—on his exceptional achievement of being accepted into Phillips Exeter Academy, one of the world's most prestigious college-preparatory schools, widely recognized as an unofficial feeder school for Harvard University for decades.

Since his first trial class at Beyond Code Academy with Mr. Teerapat (Dew), co-founder of Beyond Code Academy, Max has inspired and significantly shaped our educational journey. His passion, creativity, and commitment to coding have deeply influenced his peers as well as his teacher, Mr. Teerapat, who has often highlighted how much he learned from Max.

Max’s success is truly a testament to his grit, curiosity, and perseverance. He consistently goes beyond coding by creating impactful projects that improve people’s lives, particularly in healthcare, leading to meaningful technological advances in his community.

Currently, Max’s primary focus at Beyond Code Academy is on deepening his knowledge and skills in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Driven by a desire to conduct cutting-edge AI research, Max aims to develop innovative solutions that positively transform healthcare.

Reflecting on Max’s journey, Mr. Teerapat remarked, “I will genuinely miss our weekly nerdy discussions—whether it's about challenging coding competitions or exploring exciting new areas in AI research. Max consistently demonstrated genuine intellectual curiosity, always bringing insightful perspectives and endless enthusiasm to our conversations. Remarkably, since Beyond Code Academy was founded, Max has almost never missed any classes throughout the entire past years. His continuous effort and dedication have truly paid off, reflecting his commitment and discipline.”

Max’s journey has also been fundamental in shaping Beyond Code Academy into an institution dedicated to providing high-quality education for students in Southeast Asia who are passionate about computer science and AI, and committed to creating a positive impact through technology.

Congratulations again, Max—we proudly celebrate your achievements and eagerly anticipate your continued success at Phillips Exeter Academy as you continue working on research projects in AI that will positively transform healthcare and change the world.

Go Big Red!