ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Islamabad public schools and colleges will formally start teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the upcoming academic session starting in April this year.
According to the National Curriculum Council, students from class six to eight will be given a choice for opting either for computer science or AI. From class 9 to 12, students can opt for AI as an elective subject.
Similarly, students from nursery to class 5 will be taught AI as a non-credit subject as no exams will be conducted for them.
“The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics into Pakistan’s national education system marks a strategic milestone in preparing learners for a rapidly evolving digital and technological landscape,” read a statement issued by the education ministry.
AI & Robotics Curriculum
It said National Curriculum Council (NCC) with input from experts, had finalised and notified the AI & Robotics Curriculum for Grades 1–12.
According to the ministry, the policy is designed to develop students’ competencies in computational thinking, automation, intelligent systems, robotics design, ethical and responsible use of technology, and real-world problem solving through structured, progressive and application-oriented learning pathways aligned with national priorities and international best practices.
“The curriculum will be disseminated to relevant stakeholders to support orientation, capacity building and phased implementation nationwide empowering our students not just for today but for the world of tomorrow,” the ministry statement said.
According to officials, there was need of making this important and emerging subject part of school curriculum.
For the first time students from upcoming session in Islamabad will have the choice to opt AI as a subject. The officials said provinces were on board in finalising the new curriculum. They however, said that since education was a devolved subject, it was up to provinces whether they adopt the policy or not.
