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UAE makes AI a mandatory subject from kindergarten to Grade 12 from 2025-2026

RegionUnited Arab Emirates
DateSeptember 1, 2025
StatusActive
Sourcehttps://www.moe.gov.ae/En/ImportantLinks/Documents/Files2025/Assessment%20Policy2025-2026-EN.pdf
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The UAE Ministry of Education announced that artificial intelligence becomes a mandatory subject across all public schools from kindergarten to Grade 12 starting 2025-2026, reaching approximately 400,000 students. AI is integrated into existing subjects with age-appropriate lessons, supported by teacher training and ready-made materials. Extension to private schools is planned for 2026-2027.

Who it affects: Approximately 400,000 students in UAE public schools and their teachers; private school students from 2026-2027.

What is notably missing: Implementation is phased; private schools are not yet covered. No ethics-specific component of the curriculum is separately documented, though responsible AI use may be implicit. Teacher training standards and verification before rollout are not specified in public materials.