Meet Our Students
See what our alumni and students have to say about their experience at SDI Academy
Our Partners
We've got a top-notch group of partners without whom we could not have made this journey!
We are grateful for their funding and support.
As Featured In
CNBC
"SDI Academy empowers migrant workers through education"
My Paper
"Aspiring young social entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the community"
The Straits Times
"Youth on a mission to ease foreign workers woes"
TODAY
"Dr English wants to train more than 10,000 Migrant Workers to build bridges between locals and Migrants"
Digital News Asia
"Seeks to champion the welfare of migrant workers in Singapore, as well as to create a more inclusive society, by empowering them with improved communication skills."
Asia One
"Making the world suck less"
Channel News Asia
"Championing the cause of the under-represented migrant worker community through English language training"
Obama Leader
Our Founder & CEO Sazzad Hossain is a Obama Leader of the Obama Foundation Asia-Pacific.
A leadership development and community engagement program that seeks to inspire, empower, and connect 200 young emerging leaders from 33 nations and territories across the Asia-Pacific region to help create the change we all want to see in our communities.
About Us
We're on a mission.
Sazzad Hossain
Founder & CEO
Sazzad had a first hand experience of not being able to speak English when he arrived in Singapore. His own struggle has inspired him to launch an initiative to teach English to migrant workers.
Anika Bte Kasem
Head of Curriculum Development
Anika is SDI's in-house grammar nazi and designs the proprietary curriculum and class plans which make SDI the preferred choice for students and employers.
Towfiq A Chowdhury
Manager, Business Development
Towfiq is our sales guru, whether its face-to-face or digital, B2B or B2C, Towfiq successfully manages client expectations to increase SDI's reach.
Yu Ann Tan
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Ann is a master matchmaker who manages our relationship with key partners besides helping us form important alliances with key stakeholders.
Loo Zhiyuan Natalie
Manager, Training & Development
Nat's experience and enthusiasm for curriculum development adds a creative touch to our teaching methodology.
Raisa Islam
Executive, Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships
Raisa manages our efforts to drive stakeholder engagement and raises awareness about problems faced by migrant workers and refugees
Manas Punhani
Advisor
Manas played an pivotal role in helping SDI Academy reach this stage before heading to pursue a profession in consultancy.
Valerie Pang
Advisor
Valerie played an instrumental role in helping SDI Academy reach this stage before departing to pursue other passions.
Syahir Najwan
External Relations & Human Resource
Syahir deepens the impact of our relational efforts by ensuring seamless events management and strengthening the camaraderie of the team.
Ashiq Sadee
Head, International Marketing
Ashiq goes around the globe to increase the impact of our work beyond the borders. He helps to establish new branches in new territories.
