Viet Nam rolls out AI education in primary schools with strict safety rules
Viet Nam is preparing to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into primary school education. The initiative will start with a pilot phase before expanding across the country, aiming to teach children key skills in technology and safety. From the 2024/2025 school year, around 1,200 schools have already added AI modules to their lessons. The most active regions include Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and the provinces of Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai. According to a 2026 report from the Ministry of Education and Training, these early steps focus on embedding AI learning into existing subjects, with pupils receiving about 5-10 hours of instruction per year from grade 1.
A core team of roughly 1,000 specialist AI teachers will be trained to lead the programme. These educators will share their expertise across schools, ensuring consistent teaching standards. Alongside education, the government is drafting a Law on AI to regulate its use. The law will classify AI systems by risk level, imposing strict controls on high-risk applications. Safety measures, such as supervision and age restrictions on AI tools, will be mandatory. High-risk systems must pass evaluations before entering the market. Violations of the law will face heavy penalties. The pilot phase will run for 18-24 months before a full nationwide rollout. The goal is to develop three core skills in children: understanding AI, using it safely and responsibly, and applying creative thinking with technology.
The programme will train teachers and test AI education in selected schools before expanding. If successful, it will prepare young learners for a technology-driven future while ensuring strict safety standards. The government's new law will enforce these measures through risk-based regulations and penalties.
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