🧠 AI Is Now a School Subject in Dubai: What It Means for Students
- Simone Dahkoul
- May 8
- 2 min read

Dubai has introduced a major shift in education: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will now be taught as a formal subject in schools from Kindergarten through Grade 12 starting in the upcoming academic year.
This exciting development reflects a growing global awareness that digital skills—and particularly AI literacy—are essential for preparing students to succeed in the future. The introduction of AI into the curriculum is designed to give young learners the tools to understand and shape the technology that’s rapidly changing the world around them.
🚀 Why Add AI to the School Curriculum?
As digital transformation reshapes how we live and work, today’s students need to move beyond basic computer skills. The inclusion of AI in the classroom helps develop:
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Digital literacy
Creativity
Awareness of technology’s social and ethical impacts
The goal is to prepare learners not just to use AI but to understand how it works—and how it influences the world.
📘 What Will Students Learn?
The AI curriculum is being introduced in an age-appropriate way, progressing in complexity as students advance through the grades. Some key topics include:
What is AI? Understanding how machines “think” and learn
Machine learning basics
Data and patterns
Algorithms and decision-making
Real-world AI examples: from virtual assistants to self-driving cars
Ethical questions: How should AI be used responsibly?
Younger students will start with foundational digital thinking and logic, while older students will begin exploring real applications of AI through coding, simulation, and problem-solving tasks.
🎓 A New Era of Learning
The inclusion of AI as a core subject is a major step forward in aligning education with the demands of the modern world. This initiative aims to spark curiosity, build confidence with technology, and empower students to be thoughtful innovators.
Whether your child dreams of working in tech, medicine, art, or business, understanding AI will become an increasingly valuable skill in any field.
References:
Gulf News: AI to become a school subject across UAE
The National: AI to be taught from KG to Grade 12
Gulf Business: AI curriculum introduced from Kindergarten

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