Jamie Efford

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UAE makes AI literacy a required school subject from kindergarten

Implementing the AI curriculum at school level

The United Arab Emirates became the first country to make AI a required school subject, from kindergarten through 12th grade. The curriculum began in state schools in September 2026, with the youngest pupils learning through stories and play instead of screens.

Updated Oct 31

Notable Quotes

"For younger students, learning is through stories, play, sorting, discussion and simple ideas such as understanding that humans create AI and machines follow instructions."

from UAE makes AI literacy a required school subject from kindergarten · Updated Oct 31

"Success would not be every classroom using AI every day. It would be students using it purposefully and selectively."

from UAE makes AI literacy a required school subject from kindergarten · Updated Oct 31