# Integration of AI into UAE Public-School Curriculum
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced the **integration of artificial intelligence (AI)** as an official subject in the public-school curriculum for **kindergarten to Grade 12**, starting from the **2025-2026 academic year**.
This initiative aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills to understand AI concepts and apply them in everyday life, aligning with the UAE’s vision to empower youth to adapt to evolving global trends and drive innovation. The UAE joins the ranks of the first countries to introduce AI in school curricula.
## National Initiative for Digital Transformation
This initiative supports the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in AI and digital transformation. In partnership with **Presight**, a G42 company, **AI71**, **Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence**, and **Emirates College for Advanced Education**, the MoE aims to accelerate tech adoption in education. This move reinforces the country’s commitment to investing in people and creating a future-ready education system that drives sustainable national development.
### Statement from the Minister of Education
Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, stated:
> “Introducing AI across all public school levels is a strategic step that modernizes teaching tools and supports a generation of young people who understand tech ethics and can create smart, locally relevant solutions to future challenges. The integration of AI into classrooms reflects the UAE Government’s future-focused vision, reinforcing its global leadership in innovation-driven education and supporting its goal of building a knowledge-based society and a competitive digital economy led by skilled national talent.”
## Key Areas of the AI Curriculum
The UAE’s AI curriculum spans **seven key areas**:
1. Foundational concepts
2. Data and algorithms
3. Software use
4. Ethical awareness
5. Real-world applications
6. Innovation and project design
7. Policies and community engagement
This curriculum is designed to ensure all public school graduates are well-versed in AI fundamentals and can apply them in everyday life.
### Tailored Learning for Each Age Group
The curriculum offers tailored units for each age group, starting with **kindergarten**, where children engage in visual and interactive activities to discover AI and other digital technologies through stories and play.
– **Cycle 1:** Students compare machines to humans, develop digital thinking skills, and explore AI applications.
– **Cycle 2:** Students design and evaluate AI systems, learn about bias and algorithms, and focus on ethical AI use.
– **Cycle 3:** Students prepare for higher education and careers by learning command engineering and simulating real-world scenarios.
## Integration and Support for Teachers
The new AI curriculum will be seamlessly integrated into existing school schedules without requiring additional teaching hours. It will be taught by designated teachers as part of the **Computing, Creative Design, and Innovation** subject.
The MoE will also provide comprehensive guides, including activities, models, and lesson plans that are adaptable to various classroom settings.
