Sri Lanka to begin AI curriculum from March 19th in schools


The Ministry of Education says arrangements have been made to revise the IT curriculum in state schools.

Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha announced that the pilot project in this regard will be launched on March 19, 2024.

He further said that under the pilot project, steps have been taken to introduce Information Technology, including Artificial Intelligence, in the education system of state schools from Grades 08 to 13.

Minister Premajayantha said that Microsoft has partnered with the ministry to provide the necessary assistance in this regard.

He pointed out that the introduction of the new IT Curriculum will enable imparting the subject knowledge according to international standards.

“When making changes in the field of education, it is essential to provide children with modern technical knowledge. Especially in the fields of Nano Technology, Biotechnology, genetic Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence,” the Education Minister added.


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