Vietnam Introduces AI Curriculum in Secondary Schools

Vietnam plans to introduce AI courses in primary and secondary schools starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, including 12 core lessons covering human-centered thinking, AI ethics, techniques, and system design. A suitable roadmap is needed to address infrastructure gaps between urban and rural schools.

Vietnam is incorporating AI education into its basic education system, involving curriculum design, urban-rural resource distribution, and teacher capacity building. The curriculum includes four core modules, but implementation requires addressing infrastructure gaps. Teaching AI requires teachers to have technical understanding to ensure age-appropriate instruction. The urban-rural digital divide affects AI education accessibility, necessitating targeted investments to improve equipment and internet conditions in under-resourced schools. Curriculum design must balance foundational skills with AI knowledge to avoid negatively impacting core ability development Urban-rural infrastructure disparities may exacerbate educational inequality, requiring targeted funding to improve equipment and network conditions in under-resourced schools