Saudi Arabia Integrates Artificial Intelligence Education into Public School Curriculum
Nationwide initiative aims to enhance students' technology skills and bolster the kingdom's competitiveness in artificial intelligence.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will introduce a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) education program across its public school system starting from the upcoming academic year.
This curriculum expansion aligns with the Human Capability Development Program under Vision 2030, an ambitious national strategy focused on economic diversification and societal advancement through enhanced educational infrastructure.
The initiative encompasses AI training from elementary to secondary education levels, extending into university studies and technical vocational programs.
As part of this effort, students will be engaged in developing technology-driven solutions tailored to their educational stage.
The curriculum is designed by the National Curriculum Center in collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
Curriculum components include age-appropriate interactive modules that aim to progressively enhance students' AI competencies through continuous skill development.
An integral part of this curriculum is a student evaluation system designed to assess learning progress across various grade levels.
This announcement follows SDAIA's earlier plan revealed in April 2023, to offer an 'Introduction to Artificial Intelligence' course for high school juniors in the general track.
This foundational course sets the stage for integrating AI principles into broader academic curriculums, thereby establishing a robust educational framework that fosters innovation and technological literacy.
The integration of AI education at such an early stage reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to cultivating a generation of tech-savvy citizens who can contribute effectively to the global digital economy.
The curriculum aims not only to equip students with practical skills in AI technology but also to instill critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurship qualities necessary for future leaders in artificial intelligence.
This curriculum expansion aligns with the Human Capability Development Program under Vision 2030, an ambitious national strategy focused on economic diversification and societal advancement through enhanced educational infrastructure.
The initiative encompasses AI training from elementary to secondary education levels, extending into university studies and technical vocational programs.
As part of this effort, students will be engaged in developing technology-driven solutions tailored to their educational stage.
The curriculum is designed by the National Curriculum Center in collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
Curriculum components include age-appropriate interactive modules that aim to progressively enhance students' AI competencies through continuous skill development.
An integral part of this curriculum is a student evaluation system designed to assess learning progress across various grade levels.
This announcement follows SDAIA's earlier plan revealed in April 2023, to offer an 'Introduction to Artificial Intelligence' course for high school juniors in the general track.
This foundational course sets the stage for integrating AI principles into broader academic curriculums, thereby establishing a robust educational framework that fosters innovation and technological literacy.
The integration of AI education at such an early stage reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to cultivating a generation of tech-savvy citizens who can contribute effectively to the global digital economy.
The curriculum aims not only to equip students with practical skills in AI technology but also to instill critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurship qualities necessary for future leaders in artificial intelligence.
