Established in 1997, the group started as MIS Technologies and was fast became one of the fastest growing technology training and education network with more than 200 staffs and 15 centres. The centres were located at 7 countries in the Asia Pacific region: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China and Australia. World Degree Academy Pte. Ltd. was established in 2003 as TEC International College Private Limited. has transformed through the years into a leading digital talents and entrepreneurship development providers. In 2006, MIS Technologies was acquired by a public listed company for S$15 million.
The group became the fastest growing Entrepreneur Developer in Asia and successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on 30 September 2015 and with AUD $40 million market cap in 2017. The group was privatized on 3 February 2020.
World Degree Academy continues to grow and build the new generation of digital talents with the new education model at most affordable cost.
Milestones
2025
BAIS is launched with the YEAR 0 of AI based on more functions and technologies such as Vibe coding, AI Agents, and we are happy to teach and guide more people to be successful in AI Age.
2024
- World Degree’s AI branch company, Extran AI PTE LTD, was admitted as a member of the UNU Global AI Network.
- Launched AI Training in Technologies, Entrepreneurship, and Certification.
- Serving New Asia—China, Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore).
- Over 8,000 students and 200+ courses in the system.
2022
- Launched the Global Education Foundation Token (GeFT) to support sustainable world-class education development.
2020
- Transitioned to online training and project-based consultation.
- Privatized from the Australia Main Board Stock Exchange.
2017
- Shifted focus to offline training programs.
2015
- Listed on the Australia Main Board Stock Exchange.
2014
- Developed the Entrepreneurship Maturity System for tailored startup services.
- Published the Entrepreneurship Book.
- Expanded across Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, training 2,200+ students and supporting 20+ startups.
2006
- Sold 7 regional centers for S$15 million.
2005
- Received in-principle approval for IPO on Bursa Malaysia.
2004
- Launched accredited IT courses in Australia as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- Partnered with Microsoft Learning to promote .NET training in Asia.
- Expanded franchises to Indonesia, China, Vietnam, and Australia.
2003
- Collaborated with UK and Australian universities for postgraduate programs.
- Established master franchises in Indonesia and Australia.
2002
- Appointed as an EC-Council Accredited Training Center.
- Launched Skills Development Fund programs in Singapore.
2001
- Launched e-Learning and e-School systems to automate operations.
- Expanded franchises across Asia-Pacific.
2000
- Partnered with Hong Kong’s Education Bureau for school-based training.
1999
- Became a Microsoft Certified Partner and Pearson Testing Center.
1998
- Opened first IT training centers in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
1997
- Pivoted to IT training during the Asian financial crisis.
1993
- Roots trace back to Machine Intelligent System, founded in Singapore.