UAE Launches AI Education in Public Schools

News Desk - 25/08/2025

The global education sector is witnessing a major transformation as artificial intelligence, AI Education becomes part of school curricula.

Beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year, UAE public schools will introduce AI education as a formal subject across all grades, from kindergarten to grade 12.

The Ministry of Education announced that around 1,000 teachers will deliver the new AI curriculum. This will ensure full coverage across all educational stages.

Officials revealed that the UAE’s AI curriculum will focus on seven key areas:

Fundamental AI concepts, data, and algorithms
Software usage and ethical awareness
Real-world applications, innovation, and project design
Policies and community engagement

The programme is tailored to different age groups, gradually building AI knowledge and skills as students progress.

This move positions the UAE among the first nations to embed artificial intelligence as a dedicated subject in school education. At the global level, several countries are also advancing AI education in schools as standalone or integrated subjects.

The new academic year officially begins on Monday, August 25, 2025, across all schools in the country. The Ministry reported that it brings important updates to strengthen the UAE’s education system and global competitiveness.

In parallel, mandatory guidelines for teaching Arabic, Islamic Education, and social concepts in kindergarten stages at private schools are being implemented. The initiative aims to instill national values, strengthen language proficiency, and build cultural identity in early learners.

Additionally, the Ministry announced a new standardized proficiency test for grades 4 to 11 in public schools. The test will cover Arabic, Mathematics, and English. The first phase will include 26,000 students.

The assessment is designed to measure core skills, identify weaknesses, and provide insights to bridge learning gaps. It will also give the Ministry a clearer view of students’ proficiency in critical subjects.